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With nine rabbits, we go through a lot of supplies, so we have learned what is worth buying again. This is the honest list of what we use at home.

Hay

We buy Standlee Timothy hay at Tractor Supply. Hay is the biggest part of a rabbit’s diet, and fresh Timothy hay is the foundation of ours. When we have nursing bunnies, we use Standlee alfalfa hay for them, because alfalfa is richer and suits young, growing and nursing rabbits better than adults.

Pellets

Our rabbits eat Oxbow Garden Select non-GMO pellets. We buy the 25 lb bag on Chewy Autoship, so we never run out. Pellets are a measured part of the day, not an all-you-can-eat bowl, so ask your vet how much is right for your rabbit.

Litter

For litter, we use pine pellet bedding from Tractor Supply. If you are getting started with litter training, our step-by-step litter training guide walks you through it.

Carrier

Our carrier is a MidWest Spree. A hard-sided, top-loading carrier makes vet trips calmer, and it is easy to clean.

Cleaning

For deep cleans, we use Nature’s Miracle cage cleaner.

More picks

We keep a longer, organized list of favorites on our Bunny House Picks page. Some links on that page may earn Bunny Treat a small commission at no extra cost to you, and we explain how in our affiliate disclosure.

General care information, not veterinary advice. If your rabbit seems unwell, call a vet who treats rabbits.

People often ask how we manage nine rabbits. The short answer is routine. Here is what a typical day looks like at our house, from hay to nail trims.

Free-roaming inside, playing outside

Our rabbits free-roam inside the house, and they play outside during the day. Having room to run, hop and explore is one of the biggest reasons they stay happy and active. If you are thinking about letting your own rabbit roam, start with our guide to bunny-proofing your home.

What they eat

The foundation of every day is fresh Timothy hay. Alongside it, our rabbits eat Oxbow Garden Select non-GMO pellets, plus greens. Fresh and dried flowers are treats. We keep fruit and vegetables limited, because too many sugary or starchy foods can upset a rabbit’s gut and lead to stasis.

If you are ever unsure about a food, check it first. Our Safe Foods Checker lists what is safe, what to limit and what to avoid, and our Rabbit Diet 101 guide explains the whole plate. You can also grab the free printable cheat sheet for your fridge.

Grooming and nail trims

We groom our rabbits and trim their nails ourselves. Regular brushing helps with shedding, and short nails keep their feet comfortable. If you have never trimmed a rabbit’s nails, ask your rabbit-savvy vet to show you the first time.

Keeping busy minds busy

Rabbits get bored, and a bored rabbit finds its own entertainment. We make box forts for them to hop in and out of, offer apple wood to chew, and bake homemade Timothy hay treats. None of it is fancy, and they love every bit.

The takeaway

A good rabbit day is simple: lots of hay, a little variety, room to move, and plenty of things to chew and explore. You do not need a nine-rabbit household to give your bunny the same.

General care information, not veterinary advice. If your rabbit seems unwell, call a vet who treats rabbits.

Bunny Treat started in our living room, with nine house rabbits who share our home: five girls and four boys, all spayed or neutered, and all part of our family for about six years now. Every care tip on this site comes from living with them every day, so it only seems fair that you meet them.

Where it all began: Cinnabun

Cinnabun is a lionhead and the mama who started our family. She is also the most wild of the bunch. During the COVID lockdown, a mother rabbit hopped into our yard, we took her in, and two weeks later she had all of her babies. We have been keeping them ever since. Cinnabun still keeps a little of that wild streak, and we love her for it.

Charlie, “the Professor”

Charlie is a lop who is reserved and serious, which is how he earned his nickname, “the Professor.” He watches everything before he decides what to do about it.

Kiwi and Honey

Kiwi is a dwarf lop and our binky king. When he is happy, you know it, because he leaps and twists in the air. His wife, Honey, is also a dwarf lop, and she is the sporty one.

Snowball and Snuggs

Snowball is a handsome, loving lionhead. His wife, Snuggs, is a lionhead too. She is observant, and she loves snuggles.

Nibbler and Puff

Nibbler is a lop and the biggest of our rabbits, and he is very sweet. His wife, Puff, is a lop as well, and she is proper and prim.

Dandy

Dandy is short for Dandelion. She is an albino lionhead and very sweet.

What nine personalities have taught us

No two of our rabbits behave alike. Some are bold, some are shy, and some would rather sit quietly beside you than be picked up. That is why we keep telling new owners to let their rabbit set the pace. If you are just starting out, our guides on new bunny care basics, befriending your rabbit and rabbit body language are a good place to begin.

General care information, not veterinary advice. If your rabbit seems unwell, call a vet who treats rabbits.