Cool Can Rabbits Eat Fresh Alfalfa 2022. Alfalfa, or lucerne, is a rich source of calcium, protein and fiber for bunnies and in general it’s more enjoyable to them than meadow or timothy grass hays. The thing with alfalfa hay is that it is high in calcium and protein which rabbits can eat but not in large amounts.
The extra calcium is not beneficial to the adult rabbit. Baby rabbits start to eat solid. It helps to mix alfalfa with 2nd cutting timothy, gradually getting them used to the new food.
