Healthy Diet -

Meadow & Timothy hay is the best variety for bunnies to eat daily, alfalfa and other legume-based hays contain too much calcium for long term use; however, can be fed occasionally or when growing/pregnant. Hay Box and The Hay Company can send the hay on a monthly subscription which is ideal as you never have to worry about running out. Our personal favourite is The Happy Hay Co, if you click on the link you will 15% off your first order.BR

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Water

Ensure that your bunny always has consistent access to fresh, clean drinking water. This can be drank from either a water bottle or a water bowl. If your rabbit lives outdoors you must ensure that the rabbit’s water supply doesn’t freeze in the winter. Without water, rabbits can get very seriously ill and bunnies can drink a lot of water in a day.

Hay | 80% of Diet

Rabbits need an unlimited supply of good quality hay and/or grass. This should make up 80% of a rabbit’s diet and should always be available. Rabbits are grazers and their digestive systems need hay and/or grass to function properly. Rabbit teeth also grow continuously and need to be worn down and kept at the correct length by eating hay and/or grass.

Meadow & Timothy hay are the best varieties for bunnies to eat daily, alfalfa and other legume-based hays contain too much calcium for long term use; however, can be fed occasionally or when growing/pregnant. Hay Box and The Hay Company can send the hay on a monthly subscription which is ideal as you never have to worry about running out. Our personal favourite is The Happy Hay Co, if you click on the link you will receive 15% off your first order.

Here are our top 5 choices for Hay:
1) The Happy Hay Co Timothy Hay – CLICK HERE
2) Natures Own Devon Meadow Hay XL – CLICK HERE
3) Natures Own Timothy Rich 5 a Day Hay – CLICK HERE
4) Hay Box Club Timothy Hay – CLICK HERE
5) Burgess Excel Long Stem Hay – CLICK HERE

Pellets | 5% of Diet

It is recommended to only give a small amount of pellets a day, however, growing or pregnant rabbits may need larger portions. About an egg cup size a day should be plenty. If you want, you could mix nuggets and pellets together to give a bit of variety. Although you will find that your bunny will prefer one over the other. Pellets/nuggets are not essential and should not be the main part of their diet. Please avoid muesli-style foods as they can be linked with certain health problems – and can cause selective eating resulting in a rabbit not getting the essential nutrients they need. Not eating the right diet can result in serious dental disease and/or other digestive issues- which would not only be uncomfortable for your bunny with high vet bills but could even lead to death.

Here are our top 5 choices for pellets:
1) Burgess Excel Tasty Nuggets for Junior and Dwarf Rabbits with Mint – CLICK HERE
2) Supreme Science Selective – CLICK HERE
3) Chudleys Rabbit Pellets – CLICK HERE
4) Allen & Page Natural Rabbit Pellets- CLICK HERE
5) Burgess Excel Natures Blend – CLICK HERE

Vegetables/Fruit/Forage | 24% of Diet

Please refer to our blog post regarding safe vegetables and fruit for your bunnies to enjoy! CLICK HERE

You can start giving your bunny safe, washed leafy green vegetables, herbs and plants daily as soon as you take them home. Root vegetables such as carrots and fruit should only be given in small amounts as occasional treats as they are very high in sugar. A good way to ensure that it isn’t causing any digestive issues is checking their poop. As long as they have golden round poop your bunny is doing okay. If not, stop all food except for hay and water till poop start looking as it should again.

Our bunnies favourites are basil, coriander, parsley, mint, kale, banana, apple, blueberries and pear and apple sticks and leaves.

Treats | 1%

Treats should be occasionally offered. Never EVER buy any treats with seeds in as these are known to actually kill bunnies from blockages.

Here are our top 5 choices for Treats:
1) Supreme Selective Naturals Fibafirst 2kg- CLICK HERE
2) Supreme Selective Naturals Meadow Loops 80g – CLICK HERE
3) Supreme Selective Naturals Garden Sticks 60g – CLICK HERE
4) Burgess Excel Apple Snacks, 80 g – CLICK HERE
5) Rosewood Naturals Snap-n-Share Vegetable Bar Treat 125 g – CLICK HERE

Pippa Stoner

24. January, 2022.

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Thank you so much to Tyelle & Billericay Bunnies. We got our first bunny last year and we absolutely adore him. We then got a little bunny friend for him a couple of weeks ago. Although we could have got a bunny closer to home and for less money we were determined to get a companion from Billericay Bunnies having had such a good experience with them the first time. We had real faith and trust in them that they are trustworthy, knowledgeable and have the bunnies interests at heart. You can see they are all so well cared for and come from a good home with excellent breeders. I think this definitely reflects in the bunny personalities. Would recommend to any bunny seekers who are looking for the complete package, a healthy bunny, great service and support and the little extras are great like the birth certificate and bunny bag. 😊❤️. Thank you 🙏

Janice Harrison

23. January, 2022.

Having never had pets before I can honestly say that introducing new little bunnies into our family has been great. Billericay bunnies have been amazing. So helpful & knowledgeable. I was so nervous how it would work out but after getting into a little routine it’s been great. Still lots to learn as they grow . Billericay Bunnies give all the answers to our questions with a fantastic website. Most of all My daughter couldn’t be happier with her new love for Flopsy & Rosie. Thank you Billericay Bunnies 🐰

Kelly Baitrum

Pearl and Teddy are bunnies we got just over a week ago have warmed up to use so quickly, we already love them both so much! They are coming over for hugs and kisses most of the time and love the hours out of there play pen. We wouldn’t change them for the world.💙 thank you billericay bunnies!

Kayleigh King

16. January, 2022.

This review has been long overdue, we purchased our bunnies from Billericay bunnies a little while ago now but I wanted to say that the service was amazing from start to finish. Nothing to much trouble and questions upon questions answered with a great deal of knowledge. Our bunnies Duke and Max are beautiful, happy, healthy additions to the family who are great with my two young sons x

Rube Louise

30. December, 2021.

Got my bunny lilli ! she is the cutest would not of wanted her from anyone else so helpful with everything and gives me so many tips And the bunny is very healthy would 100% recommend billericay bunnies thank you ! Xx

Vanessa Faye Peasey

29. December, 2021.

I spent ages researching local breeders and didn’t come across any like Billericay Bunnies. Billericay is 2 hour round trip for us but this didn’t put me off at all because it was so important for me to know I was getting a well bred and cared for bun. Tyelle was so helpful and amazing answering all my questions and keeping me up to date with info about the bunnies. She has a wealth of knowledge, kind and genuinely lovely. I fell in love with our bun Lampy from the moment I saw his picture, such a smooth and accommodating process to visit and then later collect our bun. Forever grateful to such an amazing breeder, thank you Billericay Bunnies we love Lampy SO much! Will thoroughly recommend to anyone I know looking to purchase a bunny 🐰❤️ Xx

Karen Hoti

26. November, 2021.

We have had Bubbles for a couple of months now and he has settled in so well! If your looking for a family bunny I highly recommend Billericay Bunnies

Hannah Jane

21. November, 2021.

Can’t recommend Billericay Bunnies enough for my gorgeous Milo! They were brilliant since day 1, offering support and advice leading up to collecting my boy and can absolutely see how well all of the bunnies have been cared for and socialised. My two year old has bonded so well with him and they both get on amazingly due to Millo’s calm and confident temperament 😁 thank you Billericay Bunnies !

Jessica Lowing

6. November, 2021.

Tyrell at billericay bunnies was so helpful when helping us choose the perfect new friend for our existing bunny Charles. Great advise to get him castrated, get him a female friend, and helped us through the whole process of introducing them and helping them bond. Now two very happy bunnies! Super friendly right from the start, clearly well handled and cared for before coming home. Would recommend billericay bunnies to anyone ❤️

Lisa Keeble

2. November, 2021.

We had our little bundle of joy for just over a week now Harlequin ‘Harley’ and I couldn’t be happier, everyday we have learnt something new with him, keeping us on our toes. He is absolutely perfect running around the house as if he owns the place. He loves sitting on sofa with us while chilling watching tv. Tyelle was absolutely brilliant at Billericay Bunnies, she has been very helpful and is lovely to know she is always there if there is any concern. It’s great that you can ask silly questions and she really doesn’t mind. You can see that all her bunnies are well look after, and get every benefit that they need. We absolutely loved all the updates each week with our bunny growing up knowing that he was coming home to us. Would definitely highly recommend Billericay Bunnies, you definitely would not be disappointed. all the reviews are 10000% true. We cannot thank you enough and appreciate everything you have done for our happy little boy. 💙🐰🥕

Water

Hay | 80% of Diet

Pellets | 5% of Diet

Vegetables/Fruit/Forage | 24% of Diet

Treats | 1%

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