Kaytee makes a great line of fortified rabbit food that is formulated with vitamins and minerals and is in an easy-to-chew pellet form.  To start your rabbit off right, give your rabbit the Forti-diet Prohealth Juvenile Rabbit food by Kaytee.  This fortified rabbit food contains a variety of nutrients that help support brain, heart and eye development.  It should be given to rabbits that are under 12 months of age or rabbits that are breeding.  The pellets are smaller to be easy for your young rabbit to eat.

When your rabbit is older than 12 months of age, the Forti-Diet Prohealth Adult Rabbit Food  is a great source of nutrients that adult rabbits need on a daily basis.  It also helps to maintain brain, heart and eye function and is a great source of antioxidants.  It is also made with probiotics to help maintain proper digestion and the pellet shape is easy for your rabbit to consume.

To add some crunch into your rabbit’s diet, give your rabbit Rabbit Forti-diet Crunch by Kaytee.  This fortified rabbit food has a great crunchy texture that rabbits love to nibble on.  This fortified rabbit food is also ideal for helping to keep teeth healthier.

• No Chocolate (poisonous!)
• Cookies
• Crackers
• Breakfast Cereal
• Yogurt Drops
• Pasta
• Bread
• Most “human” treats

At the bottom of the rabbit food pyramid is hay.  Choices for hay include Timothy hay, Orchard Grass, Oat Hay and Brome. Only very small amounts of Alfalfa should be given. Hap is the staple of your rabbit’s diet.

The next layer of the pyramid is vegetables. Give your pet rabbit a variety of fresh greens, daily. Cabbage, carrots, lettuces and broccoli.

The next layer of the pyramid is pellets. Limited high quality pellets with no seeds or dried fruits should be given as directed by your vet.

Finally, on top of the pyramid in small quantities are treats. Give treats one or two times per week. Treats include fresh fruits.

As with all information that you find on the internet, consult with your own veterinarian for information specific to your pet.

Often, rabbits are purchased for children and are considered to be a lessor responsibility than a cat or dog. This can be similar to an impulse purchase to in response to a child’s request. Baby rabbits can be irresistible and are easy to handle for the child. Then quickly the rabbit grows up and takes on the personality of an adult animal. Information on rabbit behavior can be found in on websites such as House Rabbit Society and Rabbit Advocates . There are many positives for kids in owning a rabbit. It is an educational experience in animal care and behavior. Gentleness and love required when interacting with a pet bunny can give your child lifelong lessons on kindness and responsibility. After educating yourself, it will be clear to you that adopting a rabbit is a family decision and not based on an impulse. 

Things to consider before adopting

• Rabbits live about 8 to 12 years. Are you willing to take care of the rabbit after your child grows older? Children develop different interests as they grow and may show less interested in the pet.
• Mature rabbits prefer to be on the ground and are not typically content being carried around or being held for long periods of time. A child, trying to hold his pet, may get nipped or scratched in the rabbit’s efforts to get away. The child may become frightened and not want to interact with it any further or the pet could be injured if dropped. You can watch your child interact and hold a rabbit before bringing home a rabbit to see how they respond to the pet. You can make a judgement at that point whether a rabbit appears to be an appropriate pet for your child.
• Rabbits are very sensitive to sound. Children and their friends can be quite noisy and active. This can place the rabbit bunny in a continuously stressful situation that leads to health and temperament issues.
• Rabbits are not low maintenance pets. Attention to their needs on a daily basis required. Cage or pen cleaning, feeding, and daily interaction are required. It is unlikely a child will be able to take on all these responsibilities themselves. Therefore, consider the rabbit as the adults responsibility which can be integrated with the child.

Supplies needed to care for a rabbit?

Below are rabbit supplies you should consider before purchasing your pet. 

• Housing: Cages and pens are the primary choices for rabbit’s living quarters. The enclosure needs to be large enough for the rabbit to move around freely. Consider the adult size requirement if your rabbit is not fully grown. You will need space for the litter box and bowls. It may be worthwhile considering a movable pen/cage in the case that your location needs may change. 
• Litter Box: Rabbits need to be trained to use a litter box to keep the pen clean. If you are having difficulty you can start with a flat pan to make use easy for the rabbit. Upon success you can switch to a larger litter box. 
• Litter: The litter should be dust free and safe for the rabbit if ingested. Consider litters that are organic such as plant fiber, recycled paper and wood. 
• Bowls: Use bowls; one each for pellets, fresh vegetables and water. Heavy, flat-bottomed bowls work best so the rabbit cannot tip them. 
• Water: It is a good idea to use a water bottle in conjunction with a bowl. This provides a supply of fresh water if one is out of water (or knocked over).
  Cage bottom board: If the rabbits pen has a wire bottom it is necessary to have an area with a flat bottom (such as a board) for the rabbit to rest on off of the wire mesh. This should be large enough for the pet to rest, stretched out, in all directions.
• Toys: Toys are important not only for stimulation but also to keep the rabbit out of trouble.  Toys for small pets are sold at retailers. You can also use, hard plastic baby toys (rattles, key rings), a towel to push and bunch, cardboard boxes made into forts and tunnels… Use your imagination. 
• Feed: Pellets should be high quality and contain at least 13% fiber. Store food in an airtight container and the pellets will last approximately six months.

Avoid giving your rabbit foods that contain high amounts of carbohydrates and starch because they can make your rabbit sick, obese, or cause death. Food that contains refined sugar, chocolate, or is high in starch or carbohydrates are foods to avoid giving to your rabbit. Treat feeding should be done sparingly even if your rabbit is the correct weight to avoid making your rabbit obese. Closely monitor your rabbit�s intake to help keep your rabbit�s in check and especially when dieting.

If you like to feed your rabbit pellets everyday, choose a pellet formula that is high in fiber-rich timothy hay. Nature�s Promise Premium Rabbit Food is high in fiber and has fresh ground vegetables that are great for your rabbit�s health. This premium food is made with Timothy Hay that is the ideal fiber source for rabbits. Another great pellet food for rabbits is the LM Timothy Diet Rabbit Food. This food is high in fiber because it contains Timothy Hay and is easy for your rabbit to digest.

When trying to slim down your rabbit, choose a food that is high in fiber and low in protein. Look for a daily diet that is high in Timothy hay. Avoid giving your rabbit treats and look out for foods that are high in carbohydrates and starch.

Contrary to the popular folklore, feeding your rabbit carrots for breakfast, lunch and dinner is just plain unhealthy. Just like people, rabbits enjoy a good well-rounded meal. A nice mix of hay, pellets and fresh vegetables as well as fresh water will make your rabbit healthy and hippitedy hop happy. An occasional rabbit treat can be given to your rabbit, but only give in small quantities.

Rabbit Pellets
Rabbit pellets should be purchased so that they are fresh, as most rabbits will not eat stale rabbit food pellets. Look for rabbit pellets that are higher in fiber and lower in protein. You will need to limit your rabbit’s pellet intake as it gets older. Commercial rabbit pellets that are high in protein can lead to rabbit obesity and other health issues in rabbits.

Rabbit Hay
Many house rabbits like timothy hay, but there are other types available. Alfalfa and rabbit oat hay are other options. Alfalfa hay should be given less to adult rabbits, because of the higher protein and sugar content. Hay needs to be available for your rabbits at all times. Hay is truly a staple of your rabbit’s life.

Hay is a great way for your rabbit to add fiber to his diet and ensure better overall health. Hay provides something healthy to help your rabbit’s urge to chew. Placing hay at one end of a rabbit’s litter box will encourage the use of the litter box.

Store your rabbit’s hay in a dry place in a container that allows air flow to keep it from getting moldy. Vittles Vaults work well.

Vegetables
AAn assortment of vegetables should be a part of your rabbit’s daily diet. Make sure that the veggies are free of pesticides and always wash the vegetables before feeding them to your rabbit. Feed new varieties of vegetables in small quantities to your rabbit until determine how your individual rabbit will react to them.

Do not feed rabbits the leaves from houseplants as many are poisonous to rabbits.