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product_id: 9925580
title: "Essentials Rabbit Food, Young, Made Alfalfa for Rabbit, Pet Pellets with Vitamins & Minerals, Small Animal Pet Products, Bunny Food, Made in USA, High Fiber, 25 lb. Bulk Bag"
brand: "oxbow"
price: "$769"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Oxbow"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9925580-essentials-rabbit-food-young-made-alfalfa-for-rabbit-pet-pellets
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# High-fiber alfalfa base Balanced protein & calcium Vitamins & minerals fortified Essentials Rabbit Food, Young, Made Alfalfa for Rabbit, Pet Pellets with Vitamins & Minerals, Small Animal Pet Products, Bunny Food, Made in USA, High Fiber, 25 lb. Bulk Bag

**Brand:** oxbow
**Price:** $769
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐇 Elevate your bunny’s health game with every pellet!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Essentials Rabbit Food, Young, Made Alfalfa for Rabbit, Pet Pellets with Vitamins & Minerals, Small Animal Pet Products, Bunny Food, Made in USA, High Fiber, 25 lb. Bulk Bag by oxbow
- **How much does it cost?** $769 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9925580-essentials-rabbit-food-young-made-alfalfa-for-rabbit-pet-pellets)

## Best For

- oxbow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted oxbow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **No More Picky Eating:** Uniform pellets prevent selective feeding, ensuring balanced nutrition every bite.
- • **Vet-Backed Nutrition:** Formulated with top veterinarians for optimal health and digestion.
- • **Fuel Growth & Vitality:** Protein-rich alfalfa supports muscle & bone development for thriving young rabbits.
- • **Bulk Freshness, USA Made:** 25 lb resealable bag keeps food fresh and quality guaranteed from trusted US sources.
- • **Complete Life Stage Support:** Perfect for young, pregnant, or nursing rabbits with unlimited pellet feeding guidelines.

## Overview

Oxbow Essentials Young Rabbit Food is a premium, veterinarian-formulated pellet diet made with protein-rich alfalfa to support healthy growth, digestion, and overall vitality in young, pregnant, or nursing rabbits. Delivered in a convenient 25 lb resealable bag, it offers balanced protein, calcium, and essential vitamins and minerals to ensure your bunny thrives at every life stage.

## Description

Oxbow’s Essentials - Young Rabbit Food is formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of young rabbits and help them thrive. Uniform rabbit pellets prevent unhealthy selecting eating tendencies commonly found with mix-based diets. This complete and balanced young rabbit food contains Alfalfa hay to provide optimal protein and fiber for healthy digestion. We add wholesome ingredients and vital nutrients to support daily function and performance, making Essentials - Young Rabbit Food the ideal diet for young and growing rabbits. FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: Growing (under one year) - Unlimited pellets daily in addition to unlimited grass hay. Pregnant/Nursing - Unlimited pellets daily in addition to unlimited grass hay. Alfalfa hay may be given in small quantities. Please note that these are guidelines. At Oxbow Animal Health, our purpose is to help people and pets live happy, healthy lives. For more than 30 years, we’ve partnered with leading veterinarians and nutritionists to develop nutrition and care products that meet the specific species and life stage needs of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. From farm-fresh hays and nourishing fortified foods to wholesome treats, beneficial supplements, enrichment and care, Oxbow products are used and recommended by leading veterinary professionals and passionate pet parents worldwide.

Review: Healthy rabbit food for your growing bunny that has all the essential nutrients and doesn't smell. - My baby lion head can't stop eating this fast enough and has excellent health because of it. It is reasonably, priced and healthy and perfect for your growing rabbit. The food doesn't smell and comes in a fresh easy to seal bag.
Review: Great product. - My snowball loved her food.

## Features

- ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR YOUNG, PREGNANT, OR NURSING RABBITS: Made with protein-rich Oxbow Alfalfa for optimal energy and fiber essential to support healthy digestion
- SUPPORTS MUSCLE & BONE DEVELOPMENT: Made with balanced protein and calcium sources to support the muscle and bone development of young and growing rabbits
- PERFECT FOR PICKY EATERS: Uniform pellets prevent selective feeding
- FORTIFIED FOOD: Fortified with vitamins and minerals for optimum health
- VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED: Formulated with the guidance of top veterinarians and nutritionists
- FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: Young Rabbits (under 1 year) Unlimited pellets daily in addition to unlimited grass hay. For pregnant or nursing Rabbits, unlimited pellets daily in addition to unlimited grass hay. Alfafa hay may be given in small quantitites.
- COMPLEMENT BY ADDING OXBOW GRASS HAY: Offer unlimited amounts of fresh grass hay at all times. Choose from Oxbow’s Western Timothy, Orchard, Oat, Hay Blends, Organic Meadow, or Botanical grass hays to meet your pet's daily fiber needs.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00E4KT454 |
| ASIN  | B00E4KT454 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #169 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #1 in Small Animal Food |
| Brand Name | Oxbow |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (18,130) |
| Date First Available | July 24, 2013 |
| Date First Available  | July 24, 2013 |
| Directions | Growing (under one year): Unlimited pellets daily in addition to unlimited grass hay. Pregnant/Nursing: Unlimited pellets daily in addition to unlimited grass hay. Alfalfa hay may be given in small quantities. *Please note that these are guidelines. If your rabbit is overweight or underweight, please contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information. Transitioning to a New F… |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21.5 x 15.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 23.3 x 16.2 x 4.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 25 Pounds |
| Item model number | 744845402574 |
| Item model number  | 744845402574 |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Manufacturer  | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Material | Other |
| Model Name | Essentials Young Rabbit Food - 25 lb |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 21.5 x 15.5 x 3.5 inches; 25 Pounds |
| Size | 25 Pound (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | rabbit food |
| Style | Young |
| Target Audience Keyword | small-animal-pets |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** Oxbow
- **Flavor:** Young
- **Item Form:** Pellet
- **Specific Uses For Product:** rabbit food

## Images

![Essentials Rabbit Food, Young, Made Alfalfa for Rabbit, Pet Pellets with Vitamins & Minerals, Small Animal Pet Products, Bunny Food, Made in USA, High Fiber, 25 lb. Bulk Bag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818893KLqBL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this recommended for a pregnant or lactating doe?**
A: It can be used for pregnant and lactating as it has alfalfa in it. Young rabbit food is made of alfalfa since babies need the nutrients to grow and gain a healthy weight etc. The package does show how much to feed as well.

**Q: I have a young rabbit how long will a 10lb bag last**
A: it will depend on how much you feed your bunny. However, I still have a little over a 1/4 bag left and i received my bag on June 1st. My bunny wastes her food as well. The 10lb bag is a price for the money. Hope this helps.

**Q: What're nutritional %s of fiber, protein, fat, calcium/phosphorous, vit. d, vit, e, and vit, a in this pellet food? also, top 5 ingredients listed...?**
A: Top five ingredients: Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Meal, Cane Molasses.   Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 14%; Crude Fat (min) 2%; Crude Fiber (min) 25%; Crude Fiber (max) 29%; Moisture (max) 10%; Calcium (min) 0.35%; Calcium (max) 0.85%; Phosphorus (min) 0.25%; Salt (min) 0.5%; Salt (max) 1%; Copper (min) 30ppm; Vitamin A (min) 19,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D (min) 900 IU/kg; Vitamin E (min) 190 IU/kg.All the above information is printed on the bag.

**Q: What is the difference between this product and oxbow animal health alfalfa hay, 9-pound?**
A: Essentials Young Rabbit (formerly called Bunny Basics) is a fortified pelleted diet. Oxbow’s complete and balanced young rabbit pellets are formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of young rabbits under the age of 12-months. Essentials Young Rabbit is an alfalfa based diet and provides optimal protein and fiber for healthy digestion, as well as additional micronutrients and a higher caloric value needed to keep up with those quickly maturing bodies. Our 9 lbs alfalfa hay is simply loose alfalfa hay. When used in conjunction with our Essentials Young Rabbit, loose alfalfa hay provides added vital nutrients in the daily diet of young animals and should be offered in small quantities daily, along with unlimited quantities of a variety of grass hays (Western Timothy, Oat, Orchard, Botanical, etc). 
Thank you

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Healthy rabbit food for your growing bunny that has all the essential nutrients and doesn't smell.
*by M***L on November 20, 2025*

My baby lion head can't stop eating this fast enough and has excellent health because of it. It is reasonably, priced and healthy and perfect for your growing rabbit. The food doesn't smell and comes in a fresh easy to seal bag.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product.
*by M***S on February 27, 2026*

My snowball loved her food.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality
*by L***E on December 29, 2025*

My bunny was on this until I made the switch to the adult. The quality is great and she has had zero tummy issues with this brand. It smells like hay which I love LOL. I’ve only received one bag in a year that wasn’t as fresh as the others and it was an easy exchange. Will buy this brand forever! Photo of my bunny for fun.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*