Best value hay for rabbits on a budget

Hay isn't a nice extra for rabbits — it needs to make up around 80% of their diet. It keeps the gut moving, prevents dangerous blockages, and wears the teeth down naturally so they don't overgrow. Pellets are a small supplement at most. Since you're here looking at value options, the good news is that hay is already the cheapest part of a rabbit's diet when you buy it right. Quick questions: how old is your rabbit, is he in good health generally, and what's he eating at the moment?

That makes complete sense — those small pet shop bags are genuinely poor value. You're paying for packaging more than hay. At six, your English rabbit is solidly middle-aged and hay is absolutely still his most important food, so getting a reliable bulk source matters. One thing worth knowing: at his age you want good quality timothy hay or meadow hay rather than anything too rich, as older rabbits don't need the higher protein of some specialist blends. What size bag are you currently buying, and roughly how often?

Yes, at that rate you're paying a lot more than you need to. My recommendation is Burgess Excel Timothy Hay — get the 1kg or ideally the 2kg bag from Amazon. It's consistently good quality, dust-extracted which matters for respiratory health, and the price per kilo drops significantly when you go bigger. A single English rabbit won't need enormous quantities, but having a proper supply on hand means you're not caught short. It stores fine in a dry spot in a breathable bag or box. For a rabbit his age, this is exactly the right type of hay — not too rich, good fibre, and he'll likely eat it well. Do you have any concerns about storage or is the main thing just keeping the cost manageable?

Exactly that. Go for the 2kg on Amazon — search 'Burgess Excel Timothy Hay 2kg' and it comes up easily. Check the Subscribe & Save option too if Amazon offers it on that listing, as you can sometimes knock another 15% off on repeat deliveries, which adds up over a year. Your rabbit should have hay available at all times, so you'll work through it steadily. One small tip: a handful of good quality meadow hay mixed in occasionally gives him a bit of variety and both types are equally good for him.