I think it's probably vetch but I'm not entirely sure and would like a second opinion. Also can someone confirm if it is vetch that it's safe?
Sorry I can't say for sure, I just don't know Identification of dried plants is pretty tricky. I'd say at a guess it was vetch but there are lots of different varieties all producing characteristic pods, and according to my plant book for buns it is safe and a good forage. However, it is impossible to say for certain that this is what it is. I think if the buns are avoiding it anyway I wouldn't be unduly concerned. :wave:
I have no idea I'm afraid. You could try pm'ing thumps_ as she does a lot of foraging and knows a lot about wild plants.
I had this in hay in the summer - my rabbits ignored it too but I returned the bale just in case, the forage seller thought it was Lucerne (Alfalfa) but I was told on here that it was Vetch, some members grow vetch especially for their buns so it seems it is ok. Might have been Blackberry & Co but my memory's not so good!
Had a quick search, looks like it was this thread http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=247387&highlight=vetch
I kept on pulling any bits out I could find as I didn't want to risk it but Im sure some sneaked through! But it's a nightmare as it's all tangled in the hay so you pull a bit out and lose a load of hay with it all over the place!