Why does my rabbit's Timothy hay from different brands smell different?

Hay is extremely important in a rabbit's diet so if she is not eating hay, it is a problem. The most common reason is that there is a dental issue. I suggest you have her examined by your vet and be sure they check her teeth. The other possibility is that the quality of the hay has changed, is moldy or is poor in general. You can try a different type to see she likes it better. Oxbow, in my opinion, is the best hay so if you are not using it, I suggest you try it. ( https://www.amazon.in/s?k=oxbow+timothy+hay&crid=FOG31C395JKV&sprefix=oxbow%2Caps%2C389&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_5 )

You can provide pelleted feeds to rabbits that are refusing hay. However, this is not ideal and may result in some dental problems for your rabbit in the future. I would encourage you to look elsewhere for other types of hay. Based on your location, I do not know how feasible it is for you to seek out farms that might sell appropriate mixes of hay for Mecca. You may be able to find some in northern Westchester county or Putnam. If this isn't an option, you should continue to look into all the different brands of hay available. They are all slightly different. Remember, you can not feed tons of Alfalfa hay though even if Mecca ends up taking a liking to it. It will result in significant nutritional issues and should only be given as a small portion of his regular diet. Timothy hay is the true staple food. Hope this helps.

It can certainly be the same if of good quality. Rabbits should have fresh hay available 24 hours a day. Rabbits less than 7 months old may have alfalfa hay, but older rabbits should have grass hays such as timothy or oat hay. Hay is essential to a rabbit's good health, providing the roughage that helps reduce the danger of hairballs and other blockages.

Your bunny was probably just used to eating the lettuce and is adjusting to his new diet. You did the right thing by offering him only the pellets and hay. This is what is most beneficial to him. Since his stools are normal I would not worry at this point. If he stops passing stools, stops eating, or if you suspect he is losing weight, then you should take him to the veterinarian to be checked out. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

I have never heard anyone describe this type of smell before in reference to their rabbit's cage. The best I can tell you is to be sure to clean the cage frequently and be sure you are using an appropriate substrate. I suggest you use something like Carefresh. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carefresh-29785-10ltr-Ultra/dp/B005AIPPVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518100256&sr=8-1&keywords=carefresh+animal+bedding The smell could be his urine. If that is the case, it could be related to his diet. Be sure you are feeding him correctly and a good, high quality diet (like Oxbow). The majority of his diet should be hay. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxbow-Organic-Rabbit-Animal-Health/dp/B018OJ044U/ref=sr_1_10?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1518100407&sr=1-10&keywords=oxbow+rabbit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxbow-Hay-Blends-2-55-kg/dp/B06XYCQ4JK/ref=sr_1_11?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1518100407&sr=1-11&keywords=oxbow+rabbit Make sure he has plenty of fresh water available. If he is dehydrated the urine can get very concentrated causing a strong odor. Monitor this smell going forward and if it persists then I suggest you get him to a vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

According to the Purdue University Veterinary school handout on hamsters, Timothy Hay can be used as bedding for hamsters. It will absorb some urine, but it does not control odors and will mold when wet. You can use it as a top dressing over a paper-like bedding, and change the hay every one to two days. The bedding underneath will have to be changed once a week. Fresh Timothy hay is best, as pre-packed hay bought in the pet store is dried to prevent molding, which makes it harder and less suitable for bedding. Marie can also nibble on the hay as a supplement.

It's a very big issue with rabbits that have been fed pellets rather than hay, i would recommend trying different types of hay, if it doesn't help just make sure you buy pellets that contain a high quantity of hay in them.