Hay Rack Rabbits: Hay Stays Clean, Dry and Within Reach

Hay Rack Rabbits: Offering Hay Cleanly

Hay is the main feed and should be available at all times. Lying loose in the bedding it quickly turns damp and dirty. A rack keeps it up, dry and portioned. Here you will find models to hang, to stand, to screw on and to fit to the hutch door, in galvanised metal or in wood, so you find the right solution for every hutch and every enclosure.

Finding the right design

A three in one hay rack can be hung, stood up or laid flat and therefore fits almost anywhere. A rack with a lid protects the supply from damp and stops your animals climbing in. For outdoors a NATURE hay crib with a pitched wooden roof works well, while inside the hutch a rack that screws to the wall saves floor space. A door rack 32 cm wide can be filled from outside, and models with a sitting board also offer a raised place to rest.

Filling, cleaning and mounting

Mount the rack so your rabbits can reach in comfortably without stretching. Top it up every day and take out anything that has become damp. Galvanised metal is easy to knock out and wipe down, while wood should be able to dry properly. In larger groups several feeding spots make sense so that no animal is pushed aside and everyone can eat in peace. Check now and then that the fixing still holds and that no hay has jammed between the bars of the rack.

Frequently asked questions

How high should I hang the hay rack?
High enough that your rabbits reach in comfortably while sitting. Too high makes pulling hard work, too low and more hay lands in the bedding. A firm fit stops it shifting.

Hay rack in metal or wood?
Galvanised metal is sturdy and easy to clean, while wood blends in nicely with the hutch. For outdoors a model with a roof is practical because it keeps the hay dry. Look for smooth edges either way.

How many racks do I need?
With several animals two or more feeding spots are worthwhile. Then every rabbit reaches the hay, even if one animal is higher in rank, and no crowding builds up.