What Does My Bunny Need?

Hay, Pellets, Enrichment and Love.

A balanced diet is the cornerstone of a healthy, happy Holland Lop. Focus on fresh, quality ingredients.

Abundant Timothy Hay

Fresh Greens & Water

Measured Pellets

Fresh Timothy hay should be available at all times. Hay is the foundation of a rabbit’s diet and provides the fiber they need for healthy digestion and naturally worn-down teeth. We provide quality hay and encourage families to keep plenty available throughout the day.

Fresh, clean water should always be available. For young rabbits, hay and age-appropriate pellets should remain the foundation of their diet. We recommend waiting until your bunny is more mature before introducing fresh greens, and introducing them slowly—one new food at a time—to help protect their sensitive digestive systems.

Quality rabbit pellets should complement—not replace—hay. Pellets are offered in measured portions appropriate for your bunny’s age, size, and individual needs. Too many pellets can mean less hay consumption, so moderation matters.

Creating a Safe Indoor Home

Holland Lops thrive in secure, bunny-proofed indoor environments. Provide a spacious pen or dedicated room with soft bedding and enrichment. It can be something as easy as a hay stuffed paper towel roll, or a cardboard box with some doorways cut into the sides.

Avoid wire-bottom cages entirely; they can cause painful sores and discomfort. Ensure their space is safe from hazards and offers ample room for play, If you plan to build your own indoor enclosure, here’s one tip we’ve learned: make the flooring panels movable whenever possible. Rabbits have a funny way of choosing their own preferred potty corner—regardless of where you intended it to be! Being able to rearrange the solid or screened areas makes cleaning much easier and lets you adapt the enclosure to your bunny’s habits. Once they choose their spot, it’s our job to keep it clean!

Our hutches are designed to be a safe home base—not a place where our rabbits spend their entire day. Each hutch has an attached acrylic exercise pen that allows our rabbits to enjoy plenty of room to move, explore, play, and stretch their legs throughout the day. Their hutches are primarily used for security, rest, feeding, and safe overnight or supervised securement when needed. We believe rabbits thrive when they have the opportunity to interact with their environment and move freely, while still having a secure space they can retreat to whenever they need it.

Preparing for Your Bunny's Arrival

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What We Feed Our Bunnies
At The Lopsided Hare Rabbitry, our bunnies are fed a high-quality, show-quality alfalfa-based pellet by Kent formulated to support healthy growth, development, and overall well-being. We also provide fresh hay and clean water daily. When transitioning your new bunny home, we strongly recommend continuing the same food they are accustomed to and following the feeding guidelines provided on the back of the bag. Any changes to their diet should be made gradually to help prevent digestive upset.

Our Waterers
We love using gravity-fed waterers with a low-profile lip for our bunnies. The lower drinking edge makes it easy and comfortable for our Holland Lops to access fresh water without having to reach over a tall bowl. The gravity-fed design also keeps the water supply available throughout the day, while the larger reservoir means fewer refills. We keep fresh, clean water available to our rabbits at all times.

Our Hay Feeders
We use hay feeder bags to help keep hay clean, fresh, and off the ground while reducing unnecessary waste. We love that they provide easy access from either side and are simple to refill and clean. Keeping hay contained and away from litter helps create a cleaner environment and makes it easier for our bunnies to enjoy their hay throughout the day.

Timothy Hay
We provide our rabbits with quality Timothy grass hay as an important part of their daily diet. We purchase our hay in bulk, which allows us to keep a plentiful supply on hand—this 50 lb compressed bale lasts us a long time when stored properly. We’ve found this to be a practical and economical way to provide plenty of fresh hay for our herd.

If you have access to a trusted local farmer or hay supplier, fresh, properly cured Timothy or other appropriate grass hay can also be an excellent option. Always choose clean, dry, good-quality hay and avoid anything that is damp, moldy, dusty, or has an unusual smell.

Wood Pellets
We sprinkle a light layer of wood pellets directly over the puppy pad in our litter boxes. The pellets help absorb moisture and control odor while keeping the area cleaner between changes. This simple combination gives us an effective, economical bedding layer that works especially well with our raised grate system.

Our Litter Boxes
We make our own litter boxes using a simple, practical setup designed with our rabbits in mind. A puppy pad lines the bottom, a light layer of wood pellets helps absorb moisture and control odor, and a raised grate keeps the rabbits separated from the waste below. This setup helps keep their living area cleaner, drier, and more comfortable while making daily cleaning quick and easy.

The 3-3-3 Rule
Bringing a new bunny home is an exciting experience, but remember that your new rabbit is entering a completely unfamiliar world. The 3-3-3 rule is a helpful way to understand the adjustment period: the first 3 days are about decompressing, when your bunny may be nervous, quiet, or unsure of their surroundings; the first 3 weeks are about settling in, learning their routine, becoming comfortable with you, and beginning to show their true personality; and the first 3 months are about truly feeling at home, building trust, confidence, and a bond with their family. Every rabbit is an individual, so some may settle in much faster while others need more time. Give them patience, consistency, gentle interaction, and a safe environment, and remember that trust isn’t something you can force—it is something you build.

Puppy Pads
We like to lay these down in the litter box first then we top off with a handful of wood pellets, for clean up all I need to do is grab the corners and dispose in the garbage and restart the process.

I cannot express enough of the importance of giving your Rabbits chewing enrichment we have added a few items we use in our own warren. A bunny's teeth never stop growing so it's very important to offer them chewing enrichment.

Cube Organizer
We love these to have around they are great for setting up a quick holding pen or to close off an area, we have also used them to put in front of the wall base boards as a deterrent to stop bunny from chewing things they shouldn't.

Regular grooming is key to your Holland Lop's well-being. Gentle brushing, especially during molting seasons, prevents wool block and keeps their coat pristine. Routine nail trims are essential to prevent overgrowth and discomfort. Schedule regular check-ups with an exotic animal veterinarian for specialized care.

Ready for Your New Companion?

Preparing your home is an exciting step! Review our adoption policies to ensure a smooth transition for your new family member.