How Long will 20 pounds of Pellets last and a 25 pound box of hay?

[catneedham1994]

So I'm getting 3 Holland Lops they're 6 months old as of Friday December 6th and they are about 2.7 pounds and get a half cup each of pellets daily I was curious how long a 25 pound box of hay will last and between 20 and 25 - 50 pounds of Pellets should last the Trio I'm planning on feeding them Oxbow Garden Select Young Rabbit pellets since they're still under a Year old then I plan on feeding them once a year old 1/4 cup of pellets each in the Adult garden select pellets so I'm just curious how long it will last? I want enough to last 2-4 months at least thanks they're all Bonded Sisters.

 

[Blue eyes]

They are considered adults at 6-7 months of age, so they can be transitioned to adult pellets a week after you bring them home (giving them a week of no changes to their diet during their settling in period).

Hay can't be figured accurately since they like to pick through it for their choicest pieces. You want them to eat their body size in hay every day (fluffed, not compressed). It should also be refreshed a couple times per day in an easily accessible way. (see below)
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/hay.html
Do you know if they have been fed any greens? If so, you'll want to find out what kinds and how often/how much. If not, that will be something you can introduce to them (again, waiting at least a week after you bring them home so that they have time to get settled and adjusted first).
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/greens--veggies.html

 

[catneedham1994]

They are considered adults at 6-7 months of age, so they can be transitioned to adult pellets a week after you bring them home (giving them a week of no changes to their diet during their settling in period).

Hay can't be figured accurately since they like to pick through it for their choicest pieces. You want them to eat their body size in hay every day (fluffed, not compressed). It should also be refreshed a couple times per day in an easily accessible way. (see below)
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/hay.html
Do you know if they have been fed any greens? If so, you'll want to find out what kinds and how often/how much. If not, that will be something you can introduce to them (again, waiting at least a week after you bring them home so that they have time to get settled and adjusted first).
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/greens--veggies.html

They have not been fed any greens. I know they've been fed apples as treats and hay they're currently being fed Mana Pro Select Series Show formula. I already ordered them the Young Rabbit Pellets from the Oxbow Garden Select Formula especially since I've been told to wait until they a year old to switch to adult pellets from the rescue I Volunteer at. I've read on Oxbow that once they're a year old to switch them to adult pellets. They're already eating an Organic grass hay that the breeder who also happens to be a Farmer grows. Thanks for the info that makes a ton of since.i really appreciate the help

 

[catneedham1994]

They are considered adults at 6-7 months of age, so they can be transitioned to adult pellets a week after you bring them home (giving them a week of no changes to their diet during their settling in period).

Hay can't be figured accurately since they like to pick through it for their choicest pieces. You want them to eat their body size in hay every day (fluffed, not compressed). It should also be refreshed a couple times per day in an easily accessible way. (see below)
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/hay.html
Do you know if they have been fed any greens? If so, you'll want to find out what kinds and how often/how much. If not, that will be something you can introduce to them (again, waiting at least a week after you bring them home so that they have time to get settled and adjusted first).
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/greens--veggies.html

Do you have any recommendations for good first time veggies and greens and herbs to start introducing to them? I know some are gentler and just easier on the digestive system then others, So I want to give them some good first time veggies herbs and greens to start introducing them to once they've been here at least a week.

 

[JJOliveMom]

Do you have any recommendations for good first time veggies and greens and herbs to start introducing to them? I know some are gentler and just easier on the digestive system then others, So I want to give them some good first time veggies herbs and greens to start introducing them to once they've been here at least a week.

Dandelion geens, parsley, broccolini, dark leaf lettuce (NOT iceberg). These are usually easy to find and not too expensive. Occasionally (1-2 x per week): kale, spinach, a brussels sprout. Clover from outdoors IF you're 100% certain it's Clover and that it's not ever sprayed with chemicals. Theoretically and ideally imo the pellets could last forever because you'd transition them off of them. Pellets don't allow the bunny digestive system to do its job properly or to chew enough to keep the teeth in shape like real hay can. Rule of thumb for hay is to give them a mound of hat at least as big as their body every day, but my bun goes through way more than that. Have fun caring for your new little ones!

 

[Blue eyes]

Do you have any recommendations for good first time veggies and greens and herbs to start introducing to them? I know some are gentler and just easier on the digestive system then others, So I want to give them some good first time veggies herbs and greens to start introducing them to once they've been here at least a week.

The lists on the link I provided will show which ones are good for intro. Anything on the "Daily" list is a good option. The ones on the "Occasionally" list could just be skipped during the intro period.

Romaine lettuce, red-leaf or green-leaf lettuce, mint, basil, cilantro...all are good options. Some rabbits can be picky and their tastes can vary as well. Just be sure to follow the how-to for safely introducing. During the intro period, don't buy a bunch of different greens at one time or they will go bad before they can be used. Only one type should be offered at a time during the intro period, so a single bunch of cilantro (for example) will last over a week (assuming the buns are tolerating it per the link instructions).

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Ours love cilantro and arugula--we got a listing from our vet a couple decades ago--also most rescues/guide books will have a complete listing--good luck.

 

[catneedham1994]

Dandelion geens, parsley, broccolini, dark leaf lettuce (NOT iceberg). These are usually easy to find and not too expensive. Occasionally (1-2 x per week): kale, spinach, a brussels sprout. Clover from outdoors IF you're 100% certain it's Clover and that it's not ever sprayed with chemicals. Theoretically and ideally imo the pellets could last forever because you'd transition them off of them. Pellets don't allow the bunny digestive system to do its job properly or to chew enough to keep the teeth in shape like real hay can. Rule of thumb for hay is to give them a mound of hat at least as big as their body every day, but my bun goes through way more than that. Have fun caring for your new little ones!

Thank you so much this is extremely helpful I'll try one green at a time and gradually I introduce them to greens veggies and herbs I plan on having pellets just to make sure they get all there needed vitamins and minerals they majority of they're diet with be Hay then fresh rabbit safe veggies about 10 % pellets and treats will be 5% for each of they're diet .but unlimited access to hay and that's going to make up the bulk of they're diet.

 

[catneedham1994]

The lists on the link I provided will show which ones are good for intro. Anything on the "Daily" list is a good option. The ones on the "Occasionally" list could just be skipped during the intro period.

Romaine lettuce, red-leaf or green-leaf lettuce, mint, basil, cilantro...all are good options. Some rabbits can be picky and their tastes can vary as well. Just be sure to follow the how-to for safely introducing. During the intro period, don't buy a bunch of different greens at one time or they will go bad before they can be used. Only one type should be offered at a time during the intro period, so a single bunch of cilantro (for example) will last over a week (assuming the buns are tolerating it per the link instructions).

Ok thank you so much I really appreciate all the help and extra info .

 

[catneedham1994]

Ours love cilantro and arugula--we got a listing from our vet a couple decades ago--also most rescues/guide books will have a complete listing--good luck.

Those sound like good herbs/ veggies to try for sure thanks for sharing some of your bunnies favorites.