3,719 answers about small mammals
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats and ferrets are small pets with big care needs — the right hay, safe housing, gentle handling and early signs of illness. This page gathers the small-mammal library of KinsLe Answers in one place, organized by topic. Every answer is original, written by KinsLe, and tied to a real KinsLe feature.
363 answers in Feeding & Nutrition — page 16 of 16
Think of pellets as a small supplement, not the main meal — most adult rabbits do well on a modest handful, roughly an egg-cup amount per kilogram of body weight, alongside unlimited hay. Choose plain, high-fiber timothy-based pellets and skip colorful mixes, which let rabbits pick out the starchy bits. For a rabbit…
Guinea pigs need unlimited grass hay just like rabbits do, for both digestion and tooth wear. Timothy hay is a common staple for adults, while younger, pregnant, or nursing pigs may be offered richer hay as your vet advises. For hay choices and refills alike, you can quiz KinsLe's Kimmy with a follow-up question in…
Hay should make up most of a rabbit's diet because the constant chewing keeps their ever-growing teeth worn down and keeps their gut moving. Offer fresh, unlimited grass hay like timothy or orchard hay, and top it up at least once or twice a day so it always smells sweet. KinsLe's Care Teams let you assign those daily…
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