Floor hay feeder for large rabbits

A hay rack that keeps getting tipped off the bars is a really common frustration, especially with bigger, stronger rabbits who lean into everything with their full weight. Rabbits are more complex than most people expect — hay needs to make up around 80% of their diet, so having a feeder that actually stays put isn't a minor convenience, it's genuinely important for their health. Before I point you toward something that should solve this properly: is this one rabbit or more, are they housed indoors or out, and is the main issue just the tipping, or is hay wastage a problem too?

That makes total sense — Americans are a solid, hefty breed and they can really put force through a rack when they're pulling hay out. Anything that clips or hooks onto bars is always going to be vulnerable with a rabbit that size. What you need is something freestanding that sits on the floor and doesn't rely on the enclosure for support at all. Can I ask — does she tend to scatter hay around a lot as she eats, or does she feed fairly tidily?

Good to know — that actually narrows it down nicely. I'd go with the Niteangel Wooden Hay Feeder Stand. It's a proper freestanding unit, so there's nothing to clip or hook — it just sits on the floor inside the enclosure and stays where it is regardless of how hard she pulls. It has a wide base which is important for a large rabbit, and the design keeps the hay contained enough that it significantly reduces scatter compared to a simple rack. It's made from untreated wood so it's safe if she chews it, and it's roomy enough that you can pack in a decent amount of hay so she won't run out overnight. It's widely available on Amazon UK and reasonably priced given how much use it'll get.

Yes — the wide flat base is specifically what makes it work for bigger rabbits. It's not going to tip from leaning or pulling the way a hooked rack does. Some owners with very determined larger breeds do place it in a corner of the enclosure so there are two walls behind it, which gives it even more stability, but most find it holds its own without that. The one thing to note is that it's wood, so over time with a heavy chewer it will show wear — but that's true of any wooden feeder and it's far better than having her go without hay overnight because the rack's on the floor again.

Great — it should make a real difference. If you do want to cut down on scatter even further once you have it, placing a small fleece mat or litter tray underneath catches the loose bits and makes cleaning up much easier. Hope she approves of the upgrade.