Rabbit Food Cost Calculator
Estimate what it costs to feed your rabbits each week, month and year, covering hay, pellets, fresh greens, treats and bedding.
Calculate Your Feeding Costs
Enter how many rabbits you have, the price and size of your hay and pellet bags, and how much you feed each day. The calculator turns your figures into a clear weekly, monthly and yearly food budget.
Rabbit Feeding Cost Calculator
Get a realistic food budget based on your own prices.
Understanding Rabbit Food Costs
Key points for an accurate feeding budget
Start With Hay
Hay is the foundation of a rabbit’s diet and usually the largest food cost. Divide the bag price by its weight to find your cost per kilogram.
Measure Pellets
Pellets are a small, measured portion each day. Follow the pack guidance and your vet’s advice, then enter the grams you actually feed.
Add Fresh Greens
Estimate your weekly spend on leafy greens and herbs for each rabbit. Seasonal produce and home-grown herbs keep this cost down.
Plan for Extras
Treats and bedding add up over a year. Include them for a full picture, and budget separately for vet care and insurance.
Monthly Cost by Number of Rabbits
Illustrative monthly food costs using the calculator’s default figures: £8.00 for 2kg of hay, £5.00 for 2kg of pellets, 150g of hay and 30g of pellets per rabbit per day, £3.00 of greens per rabbit per week and £1.50 of treats per rabbit per month. Swap in your own prices above.
| Rabbits | Hay | Pellets | Greens & Treats | Total per Month | Total per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rabbit | £18.25 | £2.28 | £14.50 | £35.03 | £420 |
| 2 rabbits | £36.50 | £4.56 | £29.00 | £70.06 | £841 |
| 3 rabbits | £54.75 | £6.84 | £43.50 | £105.09 | £1,261 |
| 4 rabbits | £73.00 | £9.13 | £58.00 | £140.13 | £1,682 |
Rabbit Food Cost FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the cost of feeding pet rabbits.
Costs vary with the brand of hay and pellets you buy and how much fresh food you give. As an illustration, a rabbit eating 150g of hay, 30g of pellets and about £3 of fresh greens a week can cost roughly £35 a month to feed. Enter your own prices in the calculator for a personalised figure.
Hay or grass should make up the large majority of a rabbit’s diet, commonly given as around 80 to 85 percent. Rabbits need constant access to fresh hay to wear down their teeth and keep their digestion moving.
Pellets are a small part of a healthy diet, not the main food. Feed a measured daily portion of a good-quality, high-fibre pellet according to the guidance on the pack and your vet’s advice, and avoid muesli-style mixes that encourage selective feeding.
Buy hay in larger bales or bulk boxes, which usually costs less per kilogram, and store it somewhere dry and well ventilated. Choose seasonal leafy greens, grow your own herbs, and avoid expensive treats, which rabbits do not need.
No. The calculator covers food, with an optional field for bedding and litter. Vaccinations, neutering, insurance, vet care and housing are separate costs, so budget for them in addition to your feeding costs.