Oxbow Essentials Bunny Basics Young Rabbit Food, 10-lb bag

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  • Bunny Basics Young Rabbit Food is an alfalfa-based pellet created especially for the specific dietary needs of the young or active rabbit. Designed to meeting nutritional needs of rabbits under 1 year.
  • Rabbits are strict herbivores and a diet high in fiber is essential for maintaining good health. Alfalfa hay is used to provide an optimized balanced protein source, containing the amino acids required for the growth and health of your rabbit.
  • Can be fed to older rabbits having problems maintaining weight due to age or illness. When supplemented with free-choice grass hay
  • Bunny Basics Young Rabbit may also be fed to pregnant or nursing rabbits.
  • Always change your rabbit's food gradually to allow the digestive system time to adapt. Some rabbits are resistant to change, so time and patience are needed when switching feeds.

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About Oxbow Essentials Food Treats

Oxbow's Flagship Line

Oxbow's Essentials line is the diet that set the bar for today's small pet nutrition. There's a unique food for a variety of small animals—chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, rats, hamsters and gerbils. These uniform pellets provide the right nutrients for each species with no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.

Treats for Enrichment

In addition to their foods, Oxbow's healthy treats are rewarding for small animals and their owners. Simple Rewards are made with wholesome, natural ingredients like freeze-dried fruits and veggies, Timothy hay, and aromatic herbs. They're great for training, bonding or simply adding a little variety.

The Gold Standard of Small Pet Nutrition

An ideal small animal diet includes 20% fortified foods for herbivores and 75% for omnivores for essential vitamins and micronutrients. Oxbow's three fortified food lines are recommended by veterinarians worldwide because they're specially formulated to meet the unique needs of small animals—a true gold standard of nutrition.

More Premium Diets From Oxbow

NATURAL SCIENCE: INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION

Adult guinea pigs and rabbits can benefit from individualized maintenance diets with novel ingredients for variety and long-strand fiber from three grass hays.

BENE TERRA: AWARD-WINNING ORGANIC FOOD

Gives rabbits and guinea pigs the nutrients they would find in their natural environment with ingredients that come from certified organic farmers.

About Oxbow

Family-owned and operated, Oxbow is passionately committed to helping small animals lead longer, healthier lives. Grown by experts on Oxbow's family of farms, their formulas and life-staged diets have defined the way small animals are fed today. From plant to pet, Oxbow products meet the highest standards time and time again.

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Questions & Answers

9 Customer Questions


Can I feed this to my 9 week old rabbit and my rabbit that’s almost 2? It is impossible to feed them both separate food. Thx!

Answer by ChewyMay 21, 2019
This food is made specifically to meet the unique, daily dietary requirements of rabbits under a year old. It is also ideal for rabbits with problems maintaining weight due to age or illness. When fed to an average adult rabbit, they may gain weight so it is not recommended for them.

Is this a good food to feed to my show rabbits?

Answer by ChewySep 08, 2018
Bunny Basics - Young Rabbit Food is an alfalfa-based pellet created especially for the specific dietary needs of the young or active rabbit. Bunny Basics Young Rabbit may also be fed to pregnant, nursing rabbits or older rabbits having problems maintaining weight due to age or illness when supplemented with free-choice grass hay.

How many cups are in the 25lb bag?

Answer by ChewyDec 02, 2021
This formula has approximately 75 cups of food in the 25-pound bag.

What’s the difference between oxbow essentials young rabbit and the regular oxbow young rabbit?

Answer by ChewyDec 19, 2020
All Oxbow food lines are nutritionally correct, uniform foods that meet the daily nutritional needs of pets. They are veterinarian-recommended, fixed formulas made with premium ingredients. What makes each line special is that each features an ingredient profile that speaks to the specific preferences and tastes of pets. The Essentials line is made with Timothy Hay and traditional ingredients while the Garden Select line features 3 grass hay varieties and garden fresh ingredients.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Vickie on Jan 18, 2026

Very fresh and smells wonderful!!!!

Great food for young rabbits. Smaller pieces, so fresh, and provides all they need in a pellet. Would definitely recommend!!

Great food for young rabbits. Smaller pieces, so fresh, and provides all they need in a pellet. Would definitely recommend!!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jeremy on Dec 18, 2025

100% recommend!

Our bunny started on the “young rabbit” Oxbow pellets and has recently graduated to “adult rabbit” Oxbow pellets. She eats these pellets well, and she is health

Our bunny started on the “young rabbit” Oxbow pellets and has recently graduated to “adult rabbit” Oxbow pellets. She eats these pellets well, and she is healthy!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Meka on Jul 3, 2025

So far they like it

Hey everyone first I’d to tell you about myself I am a pet parent of two adorable rabbits which isn’t easy like taking care of most animals because your unsure if

Hey everyone first I’d to tell you about myself I am a pet parent of two adorable rabbits which isn’t easy like taking care of most animals because your unsure if the food your feeding them is actually good for them I like to say if you can’t eat it or wouldn’t eat it don’t feed it to your pets because we are mammals that are not far from animals and whatever species they are. We are a certain type of species ourselves so whatever I wouldn’t eat myselfif I was eating animal food, I would not want to give it to them, knowing that it might not digest in their little organs


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Shannon on Sep 10, 2025

Excellent Quality

I trust the Oxbow brand above all the others. It has everything a young rabbit needs for development and no fillers that can hurt their sensitive digestive syst

I trust the Oxbow brand above all the others. It has everything a young rabbit needs for development and no fillers that can hurt their sensitive digestive system.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Katie on Nov 29, 2025

Rabbit loves it

Our chunky bunny loves it. Have to ration it so she doesn’t go nuts - ha!

Our chunky bunny loves it. Have to ration it so she doesn’t go nuts - ha!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stella on Aug 29, 2025

Flash’s favorite hay!

She really really loves this brand. I don’t buy any other. She won’t eat it if I do. I sent figure that out but it’s true!! She’s a fussy little rabbit I guess.

She really really loves this brand. I don’t buy any other. She won’t eat it if I do. I sent figure that out but it’s true!! She’s a fussy little rabbit I guess.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tracey on Aug 20, 2025

Bunnies love!

I have a ten year old bunny who only eats oxbow food and hay! He is our oldest rabbit! He is still hopping around like usual! Highly recommended!

I have a ten year old bunny who only eats oxbow food and hay! He is our oldest rabbit! He is still hopping around like usual! Highly recommended!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Arantxa on Nov 3, 2025

Quick Delivery!

I placed the order and everything was delivered within two-three days!

I placed the order and everything was delivered within two-three days!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Morgan on Aug 29, 2025

Great food for young rabbits

My young rabbit loved this food, it’s the perfect blend. When I get this kind they prefer it over other kinds.

My young rabbit loved this food, it’s the perfect blend. When I get this kind they prefer it over other kinds.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Vivian on Aug 27, 2025

Always excellent customer service

The representatives are friendly courteous customer oriented and ALWAYS VERRRY HELPFUL to our rescue.

The representatives are friendly courteous customer oriented and ALWAYS VERRRY HELPFUL to our rescue.