🌙 Hay & Pellets Supplies

Our trusted feeding essentials for healthy, thriving bunnies.

A great diet begins with quality hay and balanced pellets. To help you shop confidently, here is a curated list of the hay, pellets, and feeding tools we personally use and recommend at Setareh Bunnies.
Every product on this page has been chosen for digestive health, palatability, and real-world results in our Hoppery.

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⭐ HAY: The Heart of a Healthy Bunny Diet

Hay should make up 80–90% of your rabbit’s daily food intake.
Fresh, fragrant hay supports:

✔ GI motility (prevents GI stasis)
✔ Dental wear
✔ Mental stimulation
✔ Healthy hydration

Below are our favorite hay sources:

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🌾 Timothy Hay (Primary Hay for Adults)

Recommended Products:
• Timothy Hay – 1st or 2nd Cut
— Great balance of fiber, leaf, and stem
— Perfect for maintaining long-term digestive health
Oxbow Timothy Hay

• Small Pet Select Timothy Hay
— Soft, green, fragrant
— Bunnies LOVE it
Small Pet Select Timothy Hay

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🍃 Orchard Grass (Soft, Great for Picky Eaters)

Orchard is a wonderful option for sensitive tummies or bunnies who dislike timothy.

Recommended Products:
• Orchard Grass Hay – Soft & sweet-smelling
Oxbow Orchard Grass Hay

• Standlee Orchard Grass (Tractor Supply)
— Affordable, fresh, and consistent
Standlee Orchard grass

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🌾 Oat Hay (A Fun Variety Hay)

Adds texture and enrichment without replacing primary hay.

Recommended Product:
• Oat Hay – Seed Heads Included
Small Pet Select Oat Hay

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🌱 Alfalfa Hay (For Babies Under 6 Months or Nursing Does)

High in protein and calcium — excellent for growth.

Recommended Product:
• Alfalfa Cubes or Loose Alfalfa
Oxbow Alfalfa Hay

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⭐ PELLETS: Balanced Nutrition in One Simple Step

Pellets should complement (not replace) hay.
Your bunny will go home eating our 17% balanced blend of:

Purina Complete (16%) × Purina Professional (18%)
This creates the ideal protein level for young bunnies and future breeding adults.

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🍽️ Purina Complete Rabbit Feed (16% Protein)

• Great everyday pellet
• Gentle on young stomachs
• Easy to find locally
Purina Complete Rabbit Food

🍽️ Purina Professional Rabbit Feed (18% Protein)

• Higher protein — supports growth & conditioning
• Mix half-and-half with Purina Complete
• Produces glossy coats and steady weight
Purina Professional Rabbit Food

🍽️ Blue Seal Extruded Deluxe Rabbit Feed (17% Protein)

• One-step, balanced formula — no pellet mixing required
• Ideal 17% protein level for steady growth, conditioning, and adult maintenance
• Extruded texture helps support digestive health and palatability
• Great option for owners who prefer a simple, consistent feeding routine
Blue Seal Deluxe Rabbit Feed

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💧 Fresh Water (Filtered + ACV Blend)

• We use filtered or bottled water to ensure clean, consistent hydration and reduce mineral buildup that can affect digestion
• A small amount of apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp per gallon) is added to support gut health, hydration, and a balanced pH (Make sure to use ACV w/the Mother)
• Helps keep water fresher for longer and encourages some bunnies to drink more
• Always provide clean water daily and refresh bowls as needed

Bragg's ACV With the Mother
Brita Water Filter System

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⭐ Feeding Accessories

🥣 Ceramic Food Bowls (Weighted)

• Prevent tipping
• Easy to clean
• Safer than plastic
Paw Print Food Bowl (Small)

💧 Ceramic or Stainless Water Bowls

We do not recommend water bottles — bowls encourage proper hydration.

Recommended bowl options:
Paw Print Water Bowl (Large)

🔄 Airtight Pellet Storage Container

Keeps pellets fresh and safe from moisture.
Storage Container

🧺 Hay Feeder (Safe, No Sharp Edges)

Options: wall-mounted, basket style, or fabric feeder
Fabric Feeder
Feeder Station With Hay Stand
Metal Hanging Hay Feeder

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⭐ Optional Diet Add-Ons (Used Sparingly)

🌟 Calf Manna
**We feed 1 teaspoon per day

(For conditioning or nursing does)
Calf Manna

🌾 Rolled Oats

(Great for mild weight gain or as a training treat)
Rolled Oats

🌻 Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS)

(A small amount for coat shine)
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds


(We make a mix 2:1 of Oats./BOSS --then feed 1 Tbs per day)

🌼 Bee Pollen (Nutrient Boost)
**We give just s sprinkle every other day on pellets

• A natural superfood that supports immune health and overall vitality
• Offers trace vitamins, minerals, and amino acids for a gentle wellness boost
• Best used as a tiny sprinkle over pellets or hay for picky eaters or during transitions
• Feed sparingly — a little goes a long way!
Bee Pollen
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🌙 How Much Should I Feed?

Hay:

Unlimited — always available.

Pellets:

• 1/4 cup per 5 lbs daily (adjust for growth, age, and condition)

Treats & Add-Ons:

Use sparingly — your bunny’s gut health comes first.

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⭐ Setareh Bunny Diet Philosophy

We believe in simplicity, balance, and gentle transitions.
Every bunny deserves a diet that supports:

✨ Steady growth
✨ Stable digestion
✨ Glossy coat
✨ Calm, happy energy

The products listed above reflect years of testing, observing, and tailoring diets for the soft, magical bunnies in our Hoppery.