How much pellet feed does a rabbit need per day?

Many adult pet rabbits eat about one quarter cup of pellets per 5 pounds of body weight per day, along with unlimited grass hay. Growing rabbits, nursing does, and rabbits on veterinary diets may need different amounts.

How much hay does a rabbit eat each day?

A practical planning estimate is about 5 percent of the rabbit's body weight in hay per day before waste. Hay should usually be available at all times, so buying a little extra is safer than running short.

How long will a 5 pound bag of rabbit pellets last?

Divide the bag weight by your rabbits' daily pellet use. For example, two 5 pound adult rabbits eating about 0.25 cup each per day use roughly 0.30 pounds of pellets per week, so a 5 pound bag may last about 16 weeks before extra waste or diet changes.

Rabbit Feed Calculator

Calculate pellets, hay, bags, and feed cost for rabbits

Estimate daily and monthly rabbit feed from the number of rabbits, average weight, life stage, hay waste, pellet bag size, and local prices.

Estimated monthly cost $27.48 For 2 adult rabbits

Number of rabbits Average rabbit weight (lb)

Life stage Pellets per 5 lb adult rabbit

Hay waste buffer Planning period

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Hay bale or box weight (lb) Hay bale or box price ($)

How to use the rabbit feed calculator

Enter your number of rabbits and their average body weight. Choose the closest life stage, then adjust pellet and hay-buying assumptions to match your feed label, veterinarian guidance, or the way your rabbits actually eat.

For many adult rabbits, a common starting point is about ¼ cup of pellets per 5 pounds of body weight per day, plus unlimited grass hay. The calculator converts that into daily ounces, period totals, bags, bales, and cost.

Quick rabbit feed planning examples

One 5 lb adult rabbit: about ¼ cup pellets per day and roughly 0.3 lb hay per day with a normal waste buffer.
Two 5 lb adult rabbits: about ½ cup pellets per day and roughly 18 lb hay for 30 days with a typical buffer.
Three 8 lb rabbits: about 1.2 cups pellets per day before life-stage adjustments and more than 40 lb hay per month with waste.

Rabbit feeding notes

Hay should usually be the main part of a rabbit's diet, with fresh water available at all times. Pellets vary by brand and age group, so use this as a buying planner and follow your feed label or rabbit-savvy veterinarian for medical or weight-loss diets.

FAQ

How much should I feed a rabbit each day?

Many adult rabbits get measured pellets, unlimited grass hay, fresh water, and leafy greens. A common pellet planning amount is about ¼ cup per 5 lb adult rabbit per day, but the right amount can change with age, weight, activity, and health.

How much hay should I buy for rabbits?

Plan for about 5% of body weight in hay per day, then add a waste buffer. A 5 lb rabbit may go through roughly 0.25 to 0.35 lb of hay per day once scattered hay and uneaten stems are included.

Can young rabbits eat more pellets?

Growing rabbits often eat more pellets than mature adults. The calculator includes a growing-rabbit setting, but young rabbits still need appropriate hay and should be transitioned carefully when their diet changes.