How to Feed a Dutch Dwarf Rabbit

Dutch dwarf rabbits, better known as Netherland dwarf rabbits, only weigh about two pounds as adults. This means that, although they eat the same diet as other rabbits, they need smaller portions. Rabbits, like most other pets, can become obese, which leads to serious health problems. Your Netherland dwarf should get as much hay as it wants; but portion control of other foods, especially treats, is advisable for rabbits over 7 months old.

Things You'll Need

  • Timothy, oat or grass hay
  • Rabbit pellets
  • Ceramic bowl
  • Fresh produce
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Instructions

    • 1

      Provide unlimited amounts of hay. Netherland dwarfs over seven months old should mainly get timothy, grass or oat hay. Younger rabbits can also have alfalfa hay, which is higher in protein and calories.

    • 2

      Give your rabbit about 1.5 oz. of good quality rabbit pellets a day in a spill-proof bowl. Don't buy more pellets at a time than your rabbits can eat in about one or two months. Note that rabbits younger than seven months and nursing mothers should have unlimited pellets, as well as unlimited hay.

    • 3

      Provide small amounts of fresh vegetables; such as carrots -- and leafy greens; such as dandelion leaves each day. Rabbits also love fruits, but because fruits are high in calories these should only be a treat. A piece of fruit a couple of times a week is fine -- more often could lead to obesity.