How should you adjust your rabbit's food during colder months?

During colder months, rabbits require more energy to maintain their body temperature and overall health. As the environmental temperature drops, their metabolism increases to generate the necessary heat. This heightened metabolic demand means that rabbits need additional calories to stay warm and function properly.

By increasing their food intake, you are providing them with more nutrients and energy to cope with the cold. It's essential to ensure that their diet remains balanced, with a focus on quality hay and appropriate pellets, which can help meet these increased energy needs.

Maintaining the same amount of food or reducing it would not meet their heightened energy requirements, and changing the type of food might not specifically address the need for increased caloric intake, unless the new food is more energy-dense. Thus, increasing food is key to supporting your rabbit’s health during the winter months.