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Rabbit Food, Feeding Hay & Treats

Rabbits need a variety of food in their diet, and this includes good quality hay or grass measured to the equivalent of their body size, every single day. Beyond this, rabbits need nutritious nuggets for vitamins and minerals, nature snacks to encourage bonding, and leafy greens to provide variety. Fresh water should be provided too. Together, this diet can help to provide the right amount of nutrients, fibre, protein and calcium required for digestive health.

Burgess rabbit nuggets, feeding hay and treats are made using only the finest ingredients. Our wide range has rabbit food for all ages, from junior to mature, in tasty flavours with something for indoor rabbits too.

Excel Junior & Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets with Mint

Excel Junior & Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets with Mint 2kg from £7.49

Excel Adult Rabbit Nuggets with Mint

Excel Adult Rabbit Nuggets with Mint 2kg from £7.49

Excel Adult Rabbit Nuggets with Oregano

Excel Adult Rabbit Nuggets with Oregano 2kg from £7.49

Excel Light Rabbit Nuggets with Mint

Excel Light Rabbit Nuggets with Mint 2kg from £7.49

Excel Indoor Rabbit Nuggets

Excel Indoor Rabbit Nuggets 1.5kg from £6.98

Excel Nature’s Blend

Excel Nature’s Blend 1.5kg from £6.99

Excel Mature Rabbit with Cranberry & Ginseng

Excel Mature Rabbit with Cranberry & Ginseng 2kg from £7.49

Excel Long Stem Feeding Hay

Excel Long Stem Feeding Hay 1kg from £6.99

Excel Feeding Hay with Dandelion & Marigold

Excel Feeding Hay with Dandelion & Marigold 1kg from £5.99

Excel Feeding Hay Dried Fresh Grass

Excel Feeding Hay Dried Fresh Grass 1kg from £5.99

Excel Feeding Hay with Hedgerow Herbs

Excel Feeding Hay with Hedgerow Herbs 3kg from £16.99

Excel Fruity Feasts

Excel Fruity Feasts 60g from £1.99

Excel Herby Hearts

Excel Herby Hearts 60g from £1.99

Excel Meadow Munchies

Excel Meadow Munchies 1kg from £7.00

Excel Springtime Snacks

Excel Springtime Snacks 60g from £1.99

Excel Apple Snacks

Excel Apple Snacks 80g from £2.99

Excel Snacks Gnaw Sticks

Excel Snacks Gnaw Sticks 90g from £2.99

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Excel Feeding Plan For Rabbits

The Excel Feeding Plan

Following our Excel feeding plan will ensure that your rabbits get the correct balance of fibre, vitamins and minerals. 85-90% of a rabbits’ diet should be high quality, dust extracted feeding hay or fresh grass. This should be supplemented with a small portion of Excel nuggets, the occasional Excel Nature Treat, a small handful of fresh greens and plenty of fresh water.

Rabbits are herbivores who live on a plant-based diet. However we like to call them ‘fibrevores’ as fibre is by far the most important part of their diet and is essential for their gut and dental health.

Rabbits remain one of Britain’s favourite animals, but they are also one of the most misunderstood. A single bunny is a lonely bunny, as rabbits are social creatures that are happiest in the company of their own kind, and their guardians too of course. Space to run around and toys to keep them stimulated are also important, as is a suitable diet to keep them healthy and happy throughout their life.

Understanding rabbit digestion

The rabbit gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a highly complex structure that processes and digests food, helped by the cecum at the end of the tract.
Food travels from the stomach to the small intestine, where it encounters enzymes which aid in digestion and absorption of nutrients from proteins, sugars and starches.
As herbivores, rabbits have nutrient requirements that are varied, but no less important. For example feeding hay provides a source of fibre, whereas nuggets provide extra vitamins and minerals to help supply a balanced diet.

A pair of ginger rabbits

The Burgess Excel Rabbit range – premium quality food for all rabbits

At Burgess, all of our nuggets and nature snacks are created with the highest quality of ingredients to ensure great quality and fantastic taste. Along with our 100% natural feeding hay that is dust extracted for respiratory health purposes, we provide an array of options to help create a comfortable environment for your animals.

The science of animal nutrition has come a long way, and we are committed to not only staying abreast of developments in this field, but being part of it. We have actively been involved in research that highlights the risks associated with muesli diets – for example – and the negative impact these have on hay intake, which is imperative for a rabbit’s health.

A suitable diet for your rabbit comprises the correct amount of hay, nuggets, leafy vegetables and water, based on their size, age and lifestyle. We understand the difficulty that comes with calculating this – especially when your animals may vary along different characteristics.

Our team of nutritionists can help, and you can also find recommendations on all of our packaging.

Burgess Excel hay, such as Excel Feeding Hay Dried Fresh Grass, Excel Feeding Hay with Dandelion & Marigold and Excel Long Stem Feeding Hay can help provide your rabbits with the fibre they need.

Burgess Excel nuggets, such as Excel Tasty Nuggets for Junior & Dwarf Rabbits, Excel Tasty Nuggets for Adult Rabbits (Mint, Oregano, Light and Nature’s Blend), Excel Tasty Nuggets for Mature Rabbits and Excel Indoor Rabbit Nuggets can help provide your rabbits with vitamin and mineral requirements based on their age and lifestyle.

Burgess Excel treats and snacks, such as Excel Apple Snacks, Excel Gnaw Sticks are made with 100% natural ingredients and therefore can be fed daily.

What’s in our nuggets?

Beneficial Fibre – High in fibre content for natural herbivores.
Natural Prebiotic – To aid digestive health.
Vitamins & Minerals – For healthy eyes, skin and coat.
Natural Antioxidants – To support the immune system.

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Why choose Burgess Rabbit Food?

At Burgess, we understand the complexity of the rabbit’s digestive system, and the importance of good nutrition for health and wellbeing. Research supported by Burgess has shown that a high intake of feeding hay is essential and actively encourages owners to feed more hay. Similarly, nuggets are required for the right nutrients, which aids digestion and the consistency of rabbit droppings. We work with farmers in the UK to help ensure our range is the best quality, and one that rabbits can enjoy again and again.

Such is our dedication to rabbits that we created Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) back in 2006, in partnership with the RSPCA, PDSA and Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF), among others. With the goal of increasing rabbit welfare, RAW brings together hundreds of retailers, vets and charities to promote the right rabbit diet, health and environment, as well as educate rabbit owners on the need for company and risks relating to unsuitable housing, space and diet. There is always more to learn, and you are always welcome to join us and to find out more information.

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Our Rabbit Food Range

Burgess rabbit food is the first range to offer a complete feeding plan which provides all the essential fibre, nutrients, vitamins and minerals that rabbits need to live a healthy life. Developed by our in-house veterinary surgeon, animal nutritionist and food hygiene and quality team, our range includes feeding grass and hay, tasty nuggets and nature snacks that are high in fibre, rich in nutrients and 100% natural. With 85% – 90% of a rabbit’s diet being feeding hay and fresh grass, and muesli style diets leading to obesity and dental issues, Burgess rabbit food provides a high quality and healthy alternative.

Two angora rabbits

The Burgess Rabbit Food Range Includes:

Rabbit Feeding Hay

Rabbit feeding hay plays a vital role in the digestive and emotional health of your rabbits, as it provides the bulk of the diet’s indigestible fibre and encourages foraging. Feeding hay also promotes emotional well-being, as well as the grinding action needed by rabbits to bite, chew and eat. At Burgess Pet Care, our rabbit feeding hay and grass products are 100% natural, dust extracted for respiratory health, and are great sources of beneficial fibre, helping to maintain digestive and dental health.

Our Rabbit Feeding Hay Range Includes:

Excel Feeding Hay Dried Fresh Grass: Suitable for rabbits of all ages, this rabbit food is a barn-dried Timothy grass harvested straight from the field that’s naturally high in beneficial fibre.
Excel Feeding Hay with Dandelion & Marigold: A sweet smelling hay made from fresh Timothy hay with dandelion and marigold. High in beneficial fibre (63%) and helps to support a healthy immune system.
Excel Long Stem Feeding Hay: Our Long Stem Feeding Hay is a Timothy hay that’s high in beneficial fibre (63%) and is especially great for dental health. The time of cutting and the drying process help to maintain nutritional goodness, and this includes protein, crude oil and fats.

Learn more about our rabbit hay range.

Rabbit Nuggets

A great complimentary food to rabbit hay, all of our rabbit nuggets are fortified with vitamins and minerals to support healthy eyes, skin and coats.

Our Rabbit Nugget Range Includes:

Excel Tasty Nuggets for Junior & Dwarf Rabbits: Young rabbits and dwarf rabbits have higher metabolic rates than adult rabbits, so our Excel Junior & Dwarf accounts for this through its higher protein level. This range includes the ‘Excel Junior & Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets With Mint’.
Excel Tasty Nuggets for Adult Rabbits: With four varieties to choose from – Mint, Oregano, Light and Nature’s Blend – rabbits can enjoy variety in their diet, while still getting all the key nutrients they need for a happy and healthy life.
Excel Tasty Nuggets for Mature Rabbits: Contains special ingredients to help rabbits cope with some of the problems that age brings, such as joint stiffness and a lack of energy, as well as weight control.

Along with the ‘Excel Indoor Rabbit Nuggets’, your rabbits have lots of choice with Burgess rabbit food.

Rabbit Treats & Nature Snacks

Every rabbit likes a treat every now and then. Our rabbit treats and nature snacks are made with 100% natural ingredients and therefore, can be fed daily.

Our Rabbit Treats & Nature Snacks Include:

Excel Apple Snacks: Delicious dried apple pieces, covered in parsley and thyme for extra taste.
Excel Gnaw Sticks: Gnaw Sticks are a great snack which helps to replicate rabbits’ natural environment and encourage their natural behaviour.

Along with our ‘Excel Country Garden Herbs’ and ‘Excel Mountain Meadow Herbs’ which rabbits of all ages will enjoy foraging for, your small furries have much to choose from.

If you’re at all unsure about the best way of feeding your animal or have any concerns about specific nutritional requirements at different times of their life, ask your local veterinary practice for advice.

You can also call our expert team on 0800 413 969 who’ll be happy to help. They’re available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

Alternatively, you can use our online form to get in touch.

Matching rabbits

How To Choose The Best Food For Your Rabbit

Many of the common problems seen in rabbits develop from them being fed an inappropriate diet. Therefore, it’s vital your rabbits are fed correctly to avoid health concerns, which include:

Obesity: Rabbits need plenty of exercise or they can quickly become obese. Muesli style diets have been shown to increase the risk of obesity as rabbits are able to pick out easily digestible carbohydrates and fats. Our food contains no muesli, and we provide feeding guides to ensure appropriate portion size based on age, weight and dietary requirements.

Gut Stasis: Gut statis is where a rabbit’s digestive system slows down or stops. This can result in a buildup of gas and toxins which can be fatal to the affected animal. Gut stasis has been linked to selective feeding and reduced hay intake which can occur when rabbits are fed muesli based diets, or the wrong type of feeding hay. Burgess rabbit hay is not only tasty and nutritious, but due to its type, has a higher fibre content for ease of digestion too. Barn-dried and dust-extracted to help maintain respiratory health, our rabbit feeding hay is also packaged in a resealable bag to keep it fresh and fragrant.

Dental Disease: A common health problem with rabbits, dental disease is linked to selective feeding. Dental disease can be caused by a lack of abrasive fibre in a rabbit’s diet, with their teeth becoming overgrown making it too painful for them to eat properly. Calcium imbalance in a rabbit’s diet can also contribute to dental issues. In order to help prevent dental disease, you should feed your rabbits the appropriate diet with 85% – 90% feeding hay, supplemented by a small portion of nuggets. We have a superb range here at Burgess Pet Care, and are always happy to recommend the right one for your rabbits. Our in-house veterinary surgeon is always happy to help with any pet food queries, and is trusted by retail chains, customers and the general public alike for her expertise and advice.

A pair of grey rabbits

How To Measure Rabbit Food Portions

When it comes to feeding your rabbit, a healthy diet of feeding hay, tasty nuggets, rewarding rabbit treats, fresh greens and fresh water is needed for complete nutritional uptake. But knowing how much to give your small furries can be a little confusing. The amount of these diet essentials varies with the age of the rabbit, and there’s also weight, size, health issues and dietary requirements to take into account too. Therefore, we offer these basic guidelines for rabbit food portions:

Rabbit Food Pellets: A quality pelleted food should be high in fibre and nutritionally balanced. However, as a rabbit reaches maturity rabbit food pellets should make up less of the diet and be replaced with higher quantities of hay and vegetables. Overfeeding pellets in mature rabbits can lead to obesity and other medical conditions.

Rabbit Feeding Hay: Rabbits should have fresh hay available 24 hours a day. Rabbits less than 7 months old may have alfalfa hay, but older rabbits should have grass hays such as timothy or oat hay. Hay is essential to a rabbit’s good health, providing the roughage that helps reduce the danger of furballs and other blockages.

Water: Fresh water should always be available to your rabbits too. On a weekly basis, sanitise the water dish or rabbit bottle with a mild dish detergent and rinse thoroughly before adding drinking water.

Vegetables: Vegetables provide valuable roughage, as well as essential vitamins. As early as 3 months of age, you can begin to offer vegetables, but only offer one at a time in case of digestive issues. Once your rabbits are used to several vegetables, feed them at least three different kinds daily for a mix of nutrients.

Please note that there are various vegetables that rabbits can and can’t eat, and you can find more information on this, here.

Rabbit Treats: Unless they are 100% natural, treats should be given infrequently because of their high calorie content.

For feeding tips, nutritional information and more information on how to care for your rabbits, we encourage you to get in touch with us today on 01405 862241. Helping rabbit owners across the UK, in areas including York, Manchester, London and Liverpool, we can help you better understand your buns, and help give them a better life.

A bunny eating grass

FAQs

Which healthy rabbit treats do you recommend?

We have a delicious range of rabbit treats here at Burgess Pet Care, and this includes our, ‘Excel Apple Snacks’, ‘Excel Gnaw Sticks’. Tasty, nutritious and great for digestive health, our treats also help to replicate a rabbit’s natural environment, great for their wellbeing too.

What kind of hay do rabbits eat?

According to the RSPCA, ‘’Providing grass or grass hay to pet rabbits is critical to maintain health. Eating grass/grass hay encourages long periods of chewing, which is necessary to wear down their continuously growing teeth, thereby helping to prevent dental disease (a common health problem in pet rabbits).’’ There are various types of hay available, and these include Timothy, Oaten, Wheaten, Pasture, Paddock, Meadow or Ryegrass hays. We use fresh Timothy hay in our rabbit food, which includes the, ‘Excel Feeding Hay Dried Fresh Grass’, ‘Excel Long Stem Feeding Hay’ and ‘Excel Feeding Hay with Dandelion & Marigold’.

What is the best food for rabbits’ teeth?

As the RWAF states, “[rabbit] owners often don’t realise how crucial it is to look after their rabbits’ teeth, or the wide range of painful conditions that tooth problems can cause’’. Rabbits’ naturally fast-growing teeth combined with the wrong diet causes problems, rather than simply gum disease or decay. Fortunately, there is plentiful food for rabbits’ teeth, and these include healthy feeding hay and leafy vegetables, as well as twigs from trees such as hazel, willow, hawthorn and apple trees.

We also have treats for rabbits’ teeth, which are just as tasty as they are healthy.

A black and ginger rabbit sitting on hay

Buy Your Rabbit Food Online Today

With a wide range of treats, feeding hay and nuggets to choose from, and deliveries available across the UK – to areas including Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff and Birmingham – your rabbits can enjoy a diet filled with the right mix of vitamins and minerals, as well as other healthy ingredients. Get those food bowls filled today by browsing our selection or calling us on 01405 862241 for more information.

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