Foxy is a handsome gentleman who would love a home to call his own!
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Hiya, friends! Jasp here, with my typing paws all ready to go as we continue our conversation about hay. Last time, we chatted about different varieties bunnies can munch on. Today, we have a question from Kathy, who asks, "Any recommendations on how to limit hay waste? Apparently litter must have a nice thick coating of hay to rest paws on while eating fresh hay from the feeder…and of course it’s mandatory to pee on the coating of hay that those cute paws are on." We also have a comment from Mariga, who says, "My rabbit is a bottomless pit of hay 😆 It’s not a problem or anything, just curious if other rabbits have an unquenchable appetite."
Well, as a bunn who sure does love his hay, I am here to tell you that yes, some other rabbits do indeed have an unquenchable appetite! And when it comes to hay, this is a very good thing (except maybe for your wallet, hahaHA). We talk often about how hay should be the mainstay of a bunny's diet, because it is essential in keeping our digestion hopping along properly and also in helping our ever-growing teeth stay worn down and free from points. So the more, the better!
Along with that, though, can come a lot of wasted hay, as Kathy mentions. This often depends on the individual bunn and his/her personality. For example, I like to do the same thing as your bunnies, Kathy. Ma adds a nice big helping of hay to half of my box, but I have decided it's fun sometimes to rearrange it in different positions. My brother is the opposite, though - as we are in most everything! - and he leaves his hay exactly where Ma puts it and simply munches away from the big pile.
Something Ma has found helpful is to add a bit of extra hay throughout the day. Not only does it provide a clean layer on top of whatever might have been dragged around, but it also encourages a bunn to eat more. Fresh hay is always appealing!
Ma also likes to offer hay in other places as well, in addition to our litter boxes. Hay rollers are a
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