We automatically feed breakfast first thing, before anyone leaves for work, then we feed dinner at about 10pm when we’re heading to bed. It’s a good way to get wayward bunnies back in cages because they know it’s dinner time. Plus, it’s a schedule we can keep to almost every day, where if we did it at 6pm there would be more days we would get off schedule. And sometimes we’ll go to a party and spend the night, so they get fed at 6pm or something before we leave and it’s not a big deal.

And if you need to feed in the morning and won’t be back for 24 hours, just give them a double portion and they’ll figure it out. As long as they have hay they won’t go hungry. I’ve done this as well and it’s worked out fine.

Bunnies do like routine, but the majority of bunnies handle change just fine. Unless you have the type of bun who freaks out if he doesn’t get his dinner at the right time, you’ll be fine. You can always move your dinner time later, so that it’ll be more likely that you will be home to give it.

Meh, I’m ok with wilted greens. I find they stand up just fine for 24 hours unless it’s hot or they’re in direct sunlight. Otto will often leave a leaf or two from breakfast and as long as they’re not really wilted I’ll refeed for dinner (with fresh leaves). I find romaine is able to stand up to this, while other veggies are not, so if you’re going to leave them for 24 hours romaine might be a good idea.

Remember, greens don’t really “go bad” in that amount of time. They might not be quite as tasty wilted, but it’s not like leaving meat out on the counter all day – they’re not going to be bad for her health if you leave them out for 24 hours.

eta: Just to clarify, I wouldn’t feed greens that were wilted from being at the grocery store too long or in my fridge for a week and a half, but assuming they were fine when I put them out, I have no problem with them being a bit wilted after 24 hours.

I have always left my greens out overnight and honestly they’ve been fine – do they eat all of them, no. But I’m terrible at portion control – meaning I always give too much.

I would think though that trying to double the portion might result in a lot of waste anyway.

I think if you are an hour or more late for his dinner while it’s not ideal, it should be okay. They have unlimited hay and really that might encourage more hay eating too.

I agree with Elrohwen too – if they are fresh when you put them out they should be fine. Sometimes I see Pepe eating on his leftover greens in the morning and he’s never had a problem.

To clarify, I would only recommend doubling the portion of veggies if you had to be away for 24 hours, not for daily feeding. Otherwise you will get a lot of waste, as Sarita said.

It’s really better to have a larger amount of unlimited hay and maybe double the water source (one crock, one backup bottle possibly) if you are going to be very late.

The great thing about bunnies, unlike dogs, is that they are self-regulating eaters. They eat until they are no longer hungry, but never try to finish it all. The prefer to graze throughout the day and night, so a normal helping or a doubled one will last them.

I work late or odd times on occasion, and as long as she isn’t left completely in the dark when she’s used to my coming home (leave a hall light on) and has hay and water minimum, she’s perfectly fine. Often it’s more the need to get out of the cage and exercise with a bit of free run time that she’s craving more than food. She’s eaten when she wanted to.

Bunnies are better for a work schedule than either dogs or cats.