This is a specific conversation about Rabbit food and hay — getting the diet right — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
Hay isn't a supplement for rabbits — it's the whole point. It should make up around 80% of your rabbit's diet, and that's not negotiable. It's what keeps the gut moving and what physically wears down teeth that never stop growing. Pellets have a place, but only as a small top-up, not the main event. So — how old is your rabbit, is he or she in good health, and what are you currently feeding?
She's 2 years old, a Giza rabbit — it's an Egyptian breed, I imported her. She's healthy, no issues. I'm already giving her some hay but I want to make sure I'm doing it properly and using the best quality I can find.
inparticular.ai
Great that you're being proactive — this is exactly the right time to get it locked in. A Giza rabbit is essentially a domestic breed adapted to a warm, dry climate, but their gut physiology is the same as any rabbit: they need long-strand fibre constantly moving through. What hay are you currently using, and roughly how much would you say she's eating per day?
I'm using a supermarket bag of hay, not sure of the brand. She eats a decent amount but I don't really measure it. I just top up her rack when it looks low.
inparticular.ai
Topping up the rack constantly is exactly right — hay should be available 24/7, not rationed. The issue with supermarket hay is consistency: it's often dusty, low in nutrients, and cut late, which means less of the good stuff. For a healthy 2-year-old you want a premium Timothy hay — it's the benchmark for adult rabbits. High fibre, low calcium, the right abrasiveness for dental wear, and grown at first or second cut so it's actually nutritious rather than just bulk.
That makes sense. What would you actually recommend I switch to?
inparticular.ai
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay is the one I'd point you to. It's consistently cut young, so it's softer and more palatable than a lot of hays while still being high in fibre — rabbits who've been sceptical of hay before will often take to it well. It's dust-extracted, which matters for respiratory health, and it comes in a good range of bag sizes so you can buy in bulk without it going stale. It's widely trusted by rabbit rescues and vets in the UK and it's the clearest upgrade from generic supermarket hay you can make right now.
Perfect, I'll order some. Should I change anything else in her diet at this point?
inparticular.ai
If she's healthy and 2 years old, the hay upgrade is the most impactful thing. Beyond that: pellets should be no more than an egg-cup-sized amount per day of a good quality timothy-based pellet, fresh leafy greens daily — think romaine, herbs, dark leaves — and unlimited fresh water. Keep fruit and root veg minimal, they're high in sugar. You're in a good position — you're asking at an age where prevention is easy. Get the hay right and the rest follows.
