Recommended Daily Feeding Chart
Recommended Daily Feeding Chart based on your small pet's age and weight:
Age |
Weight |
Recommendation |
< 3 Weeks | Any | Mother's Milk |
3-4 Weeks | Any | Mother's Milk, nibbles of Alfalfa Hay and Alfalfa Pellets** |
4-7 Weeks | Any | Mother's Milk, free access to Alfalfa Hay and Alfalfa Pellets** |
7 Weeks to 7 Months |
Any | Unlimited Alfalfa Hay, Alfalfa Pellets and/or Alfalfa Cubes**, unlimited access to chew toys |
7 Months |
per 6lbs. |
Unlimited Grass Hay (including Timothy, Orchard or Mountain Grass), 1/2 Cup Alfalfa Pellets*, 1-2 Alfalfa Cubes**, unlimited access to chew toys |
1 Year+ | per 6lbs. |
Unlimited Grass Hay (including Timothy, Orchard or Mountain Grass), 1/2 Cup Timothy Pellets*, 1-2 Timothy Cubes. Transition pets off Alfalfa products other than small quantities as a treat only**, unlimited access to chew toys |
* Use a standard 8 ounce measuring cup
** Please follow all veterinary recommendations, every small pet is different and may require specific regimens to maintain optimal health