No pellet diet.

[Lauri&Chanel]

Hey! So I have 2 rabbits , each around 2 years old. I heard that pellets were made only for meat rabbits. Do you think a no pellet diet is better then a diet with pellets? Do you like a no pellet diet? Does your bunny(s) like a  no pellet diet? Have you ever tried a no pellet diet? Do you need to increase the amount of veggies you give them if you take them off pellets? ( Each day they get 4 cups of veggies) By the way i give them 1/4 a cup of pellets each daily. Thanks.

[Sarita]

There are many different thoughts on the no pellet diet and I really think it depends on each particular rabbit and many vets do think that pellets are not necessary and they are certainly the very smallest part of a healthy adult rabbit’s diet.

The majority of my rabbits are on a no pellet diet and they do get alot of veggies. However, I always always recommend that any rabbit owner discuss this with their vet. Most vets are on board with the no pellets but it’s always good to get your vet’s consent.

[LoveChaCha]

My bunny is 2 1/2 years old, is on a pellet diet, but she only gets 1 teaspoon a day, hay all day, and 3-4 cups of veggies a night. I consider pellets a vitamin supplement to a rabbit’s diet.

If you wish for your bunnies to be on a pellet less diet, I would discuss it with your vet. If the vet gives the green light, you will need to feed your rabbit many types of vegetables a day, so that they get all the nutrients they need. The forum owner, BinkyBunny, had her bunny on a pellet less diet, and fed her bun about 10-14 different types of veggies a day.

[Beka27]

Describing pellets as a vitamin supplement is very accurate. Lots of people give just a small amount of HIGH QUALITY timothy pellets so they have all the nutrients they need (plus most buns like pellets). If you were to go completely pellet-free, you’d need a very wide variety of veggies. I second what Sarita said about asking your vet about the pros and cons.

[RabbitPam]

I think if you cut it down to 1/8th cup a day it would be very much like the vitamin supplement comparison. Then you would not have to have as great a variety of veggies to compensate. BB’s bunny went off pellets due to a sensitive GI condition. Many bunnies are taken off them after an illness or problem, but a healthy bunny can have a small daily amount to insure the nutrients are all getting in.

And yes, discussing with your vet is a great way to get a healthy and steady meal plan.

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