Alfalfa/Grass mix hay okay for rabbits?

sahmoffour

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Hay is super scarce around here right now and I can only find alfalfa/timothy blend hay for the rabbits. 50/50 mix but she said she does have some lower ratio alfalfa hay as well. I have 3 NZ does, 1 NZ buck, and a pair of standard rex's. The rex doe is currently pregnant. All are between 8 months-1 year old.

I also feed them a 16% rabbit pellet. I've read a lot of posts about alfalfa hay not being good for rabbits, would a lower percent alfalfa hay (say 20-30%) be okay or would it be better to just not feed them any hay until I can find some timothy or orchard grass hay? (Which will probably be awhile!)
 
I think it would be ok for a bit, especially for the pregnant doe. I'm not an expert though....
 
It is fine, although Timothy hay is the best horse hay is good too!
 

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