No, they cannot live entirely off Alfalfa Hay. While baby rabbits require more Alfalfa due to its high protein content, this can make healthy adult rabbits gain weight too quickly. If adult rabbits are feeding, underweight or elderly, Alfalfa or Rye Hay should be introduced to help them gain extra ounces and energy.

Alternatively, healthy adult rabbits can be fed small amounts of Alfalfa as a treat, alongside an unlimited supply of grass hay such as Timothy, Oat or Meadow.

Alfalfa should be unlimited for babies, however, after 4-7 months, if they are a healthy weight, should be weaned off alfalfa and onto Grass hays. It is best to check with your vet for specific feeding advice for your bunny.

Alfalfa can be referred to as Lucerne in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, and a few other countries.

Alfalfa Hay can be fed in small amounts as a tasty treat for healthy adult rabbits, however it should not be the main source of hay as the protein and calcium content is too high and may cause them to gain weight too rapidly.

Alfalfa is part of the Legume family, has tasty purple flower heads, and has a sweet taste and soft texture (making it super desirable!). It is much higher in protein and calcium than grass hay (and too high for the recommended adult amount). It is great for young, ill, pregnant, or nursing herbivores.

Grass hay such as Timothy, Meadow or Oat has lower levels of protein and calcium, providing the perfect nutrients for day-to-day nibbling!

Alfalfa has approximately 28-34% fibre, 13-19% protein and 1.2-1.4% calcium.