{"id":95679,"date":"2022-04-22T12:19:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:19:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:19:49","slug":"can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/","title":{"rendered":"Can rabbits just eat Timothy hay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_just_eat_Timothy_hay\" title=\"Can rabbits just eat Timothy hay?\">Can rabbits just eat Timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_survive_on_Timothy_hay\" title=\"Can rabbits survive on Timothy hay?\">Can rabbits survive on Timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Is_there_a_difference_between_Timothy_hay_and_timothy_grass\" title=\"Is there a difference between Timothy hay and timothy grass?\">Is there a difference between Timothy hay and timothy grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Why_is_it_called_Timothy_hay\" title=\"Why is it called Timothy hay?\">Why is it called Timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_only_eat_timothy_hay\" title=\"Can rabbits only eat timothy hay?\">Can rabbits only eat timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_live_on_timothy_hay_alone\" title=\"Can rabbits live on timothy hay alone?\">Can rabbits live on timothy hay alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_survive_off_just_hay\" title=\"Can rabbits survive off just hay?\">Can rabbits survive off just hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Is_just_hay_enough_for_rabbits\" title=\"Is just hay enough for rabbits?\">Is just hay enough for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Is_it_OK_for_my_bunny_to_eat_hay_all_day\" title=\"Is it OK for my bunny to eat hay all day?\">Is it OK for my bunny to eat hay all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#How_much_timothy_hay_can_a_rabbit_have\" title=\"How much timothy hay can a rabbit have?\">How much timothy hay can a rabbit have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Is_grass_hay_the_same_as_timothy_hay\" title=\"Is grass hay the same as timothy hay?\">Is grass hay the same as timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_eat_fresh_grass_instead_of_hay\" title=\"Can rabbits eat fresh grass instead of hay?\">Can rabbits eat fresh grass instead of hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#What_is_the_difference_between_hay_and_grass\" title=\"What is the difference between hay and grass?\">What is the difference between hay and grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Is_timothy_hay_okay_for_bunnies\" title=\"Is timothy hay okay for bunnies?\">Is timothy hay okay for bunnies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#What_is_the_difference_between_timothy_hay_and_regular_hay\" title=\"What is the difference between timothy hay and regular hay?\">What is the difference between timothy hay and regular hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Why_do_rabbits_need_timothy_hay\" title=\"Why do rabbits need timothy hay?\">Why do rabbits need timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Whats_the_difference_between_timothy_hay_and_Timothy_grass\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between timothy hay and Timothy grass?\">What&#8217;s the difference between timothy hay and Timothy grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#What_is_the_difference_between_oat_hay_and_timothy_hay\" title=\"What is the difference between oat hay and timothy hay?\">What is the difference between oat hay and timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_just_eat_Timothy_Hay\" title=\"Can rabbits just eat Timothy Hay?\">Can rabbits just eat Timothy Hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_live_on_Timothy_Hay_alone\" title=\"Can rabbits live on Timothy Hay alone?\">Can rabbits live on Timothy Hay alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_eat_any_kind_of_hay\" title=\"Can rabbits eat any kind of hay?\">Can rabbits eat any kind of hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Can_rabbits_just_have_timothy_hay\" title=\"Can rabbits just have timothy hay?\">Can rabbits just have timothy hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-rabbits-just-eat-timothy-hay\/#Is_it_OK_for_rabbits_to_only_eat_hay\" title=\"Is it OK for rabbits to only eat hay?\">Is it OK for rabbits to only eat hay?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_just_eat_Timothy_hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits just eat Timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can give rabbits an unlimited supply of hay. <b>Timothy Hay or Oat Hay are good sources of fibre. The only hay that should be limited or even completely eliminated from the diet of an adult rabbit is alfalfa hay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_survive_on_Timothy_hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits survive on Timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Timothy is a good all-around hay for the general dietary needs of bunnies. It has balanced levels of protein, fat, and fiber and will help keep your bunny happy and healthy. If, for some reason, your little fuzzy refuses to eat Timothy, you could try orchard or oat hay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_difference_between_Timothy_hay_and_timothy_grass\"><\/span>Is there a difference between Timothy hay and timothy grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Timothy Grass has a slightly higher protein and is greener in appearance. Timothy Hay is a mix of leaves and stems from Timothy grass, which is a perennial bunch grass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_Timothy_hay\"><\/span>Why is it called Timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is <b>probably named after Timothy Hanson, an American farmer and agriculturalist said to have introduced it from New England to the southern states in the early 18th century. Upon his recommendation it became a major source of hay and cattle fodder to British farmers in the mid-18th century.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_only_eat_timothy_hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits only eat timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can give rabbits an unlimited supply of hay. Timothy Hay or Oat Hay are good sources of fibre. The only hay that should be limited or even completely eliminated from the diet of an adult rabbit is alfalfa hay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_live_on_timothy_hay_alone\"><\/span>Can rabbits live on timothy hay alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits should be fed in a way that is as close as possible to their natural diet: mostly grass or hay. In fact, <b>rabbits could live on hay and water alone, but we recommend providing some fresh leafy vegetables and a small amount of commercial feed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_survive_off_just_hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits survive off just hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yup, a hay only diet is perfectly acceptable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_just_hay_enough_for_rabbits\"><\/span>Is just hay enough for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hay is so important for rabbits, that we should be giving them an unlimited supply. Even if they prefer other foods, rabbits should be munching on hay all day long. Pellets and leafy greens should be limited to encourage rabbits to eat more of the healthy hay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_my_bunny_to_eat_hay_all_day\"><\/span>Is it OK for my bunny to eat hay all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits should be fed in a way that is as close as possible to their natural diet: mostly grass or hay. In fact, <b>rabbits could live on hay and water alone, but we recommend providing some fresh leafy vegetables and a small amount of commercial feed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_timothy_hay_can_a_rabbit_have\"><\/span>How much timothy hay can a rabbit have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yup, a hay only diet is perfectly acceptable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_grass_hay_the_same_as_timothy_hay\"><\/span>Is grass hay the same as timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are not different products; <b>it&#8217;s all the same Timothy grass hay. The reason the term grass hay is used is to distinguish it from legume hay, such as alfalfa or peanut, which is richer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_fresh_grass_instead_of_hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat fresh grass instead of hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grass is more nutritious than hay as hay is dried, causing some of the beneficial vitamins  minerals to fade over time. Just as their wild counterpart, <b>a domestic rabbit will always opt to eat fresh grass over hay, and eat it with fervour too!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_hay_and_grass\"><\/span>What is the difference between hay and grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Hay is a specific type of grass or a mixture of different cut grass clumped altogether compared to the basic grass plant, which is a more general term in itself. 2. Hay is basically an ideal plant as food for livestock but not all grasses can become food for these types of animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_timothy_hay_okay_for_bunnies\"><\/span>Is timothy hay okay for bunnies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Orchard grass, or other grass hays can be given for variety, but <b>most rabbits prefer timothy hay over other grass hays. Your rabbit should have unlimited amounts of timothy hay. If you see his hay supply is running low, fill it up again. He will eat it throughout the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_timothy_hay_and_regular_hay\"><\/span>What is the difference between timothy hay and regular hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alfalfa hay is higher in protein and calories, but <b>timothy hay has more fiber and better calcium to phosphorus ratio. If you feed your horse a mixture of these two types of hay, it will get the best combinations possible for optimum nutrition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rabbits_need_timothy_hay\"><\/span>Why do rabbits need timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Timothy Hay is <b>high in fibre and low in protein which is a combination critical to the health of rabbits and other small animals. The protein and fibre levels help to keep the gastrointestinal tract functioning properly. Timothy Hay should be fed as &#8216;free-choice&#8217; food daily, meaning it should be available at ALL TIMES.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_timothy_hay_and_Timothy_grass\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between timothy hay and Timothy grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Timothy Grass has a slightly higher protein and is greener in appearance. Timothy Hay is a mix of leaves and stems from Timothy grass, which is a perennial bunch grass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_oat_hay_and_timothy_hay\"><\/span>What is the difference between oat hay and timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Oat hay is tough and yellowish in color with more hollow stalks than the traditional 2nd cut Timothy. Don&#8217;t be surprised if oat hay leads to lighter-colored poops that look like sawdust when crumbled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_just_eat_Timothy_Hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits just eat Timothy Hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can give rabbits an unlimited supply of hay. <b>Timothy Hay or Oat Hay are good sources of fibre. The only hay that should be limited or even completely eliminated from the diet of an adult rabbit is alfalfa hay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_live_on_Timothy_Hay_alone\"><\/span>Can rabbits live on Timothy Hay alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbits should be fed in a way that is as close as possible to their natural diet: mostly grass or hay. In fact, <b>rabbits could live on hay and water alone, but we recommend providing some fresh leafy vegetables and a small amount of commercial feed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_any_kind_of_hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat any kind of hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hay is so important for rabbits, that we should be giving them an unlimited supply. Even if they prefer other foods, rabbits should be munching on hay all day long. Pellets and leafy greens should be limited to encourage rabbits to eat more of the healthy hay.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_just_have_timothy_hay\"><\/span>Can rabbits just have timothy hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Orchard grass, or other grass hays can be given for variety, but <b>most rabbits prefer timothy hay over other grass hays. Your rabbit should have unlimited amounts of timothy hay. If you see his hay supply is running low, fill it up again. He will eat it throughout the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_rabbits_to_only_eat_hay\"><\/span>Is it OK for rabbits to only eat hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult rabbits can get all the nutrients they need from good quality hay and don&#8217;t actually need pellets. <b>Hay should be the main food item a rabbit eats, and you cannot overfeed him. Timothy is usually the hay of choice, but orchard grass, oat hay and meadow grass hay are also suitable for healthy adult bunnies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can rabbits just eat Timothy hay?Can rabbits survive on Timothy hay?Is there a difference between Timothy hay and timothy grass?Why is it called Timothy hay?Can rabbits only eat timothy hay?Can rabbits live on timothy hay alone?Can rabbits survive off just hay?Is just hay enough for rabbits?Is it OK for my bunny to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95679"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95679"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95679\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}