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Readigrass
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MightyMax
Banned
So I find myself on the fabulous Hay Experts website again :lol: I've seen Readigrass mentioned a few times on here. Do you guys feed it mixed in with hay, or as a treat, or along with veg/herbs?
Thanks as always
I free feed it instead of hay. Most people however, use it more sparingly - offer some now and again or mix it in with the hay.
For my boarding bunnies, I give a small handful of readigrass in the morning along with a few pellets.
They now sell green oat readigrass - I am going to get some to try one of these days
mariposa
Mama Doe
I free feed it instead of hay. Most people however, use it more sparingly - offer some now and again or mix it in with the hay.
For my boarding bunnies, I give a small handful of readigrass in the morning along with a few pellets.
They now sell green oat readigrass - I am going to get some to try one of these days
Thank you
Ooh, green oat too? More things to buy :lol:
yaretzi
Wise Old Thumper
My two get given a big bowl full twice a day (this is the bowl: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002BF254G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage). They also get tonnes of hay, I just feed it alongside as it's good for their teeth and good for keeping weight on Nena.
clutterydrawer
Wise Old Thumper
I have always fed it sparingly as a treat as I understood it was a bit too rich to be a staple food. Probably depends on the bun though
mariposa
Mama Doe
Hehe, presented on a hungry caterpillar tray? Luck bunnies :lol:
Yaretzi, love that bowl
Thanks everyone!
MightyMax
Banned
I have always fed it sparingly as a treat as I understood it was a bit too rich to be a staple food. Probably depends on the bun though
Yeah that's the popular impression for sure. My dental buns find it far easier (and tastier) than hay, and eat just that and fresh grass. I've never had a problem with it, but as you say, probably depends on the rabbit
Isnt it higher in calcium than normal hay? Or am I thinking alfalfa...and also oat grass/hay?
I never used to give much redigrass as they got icky tummies on it...but this last winter I have added a handful every other day and they enjoy it. No issues but I do wonder about the calcium thing...
found this link below...its for gerbils...lol..but the info is general hay info which was interesting.
http://www.egerbil.com/hay.html
I never used to give much redigrass as they got icky tummies on it...but this last winter I have added a handful every other day and they enjoy it. No issues but I do wonder about the calcium thing...
found this link below...its for gerbils...lol..but the info is general hay info which was interesting.
http://www.egerbil.com/hay.html
MightyMax
Banned
Calcium is very slightly higher (nothing at all like alfalfa) and protein is a little higher too.
I have never had a single bunny with any calcium/sludge issues in the last 20+ years. They get a lot more calcium in the water they drink than ever in the readigrass.
It's just freeze dried grass after all - nothing added.
I am looking forward to trying out the green oat readigrass :thumb:
daphnephoebe
Wise Old Thumper
My girls get it every day morning and evening in a little tree toy (it has a nice tray around the bottom).
It works out to about 4 handfuls a day and they love it.
It works out to about 4 handfuls a day and they love it.
WillowAndBiscuit
Mama Doe
I've never fed it as a hay substitute, but I feed it as a more than just a treat because as MightyMax said, it's just dried grass
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Sophia_Flo
Young Bun
My two highly recommend the green oat readigrass from The Hay Experts! Some good chunky bits and they especially like the seed heads
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Silly 'bunny mummy'!!!
Mama Doe
My buns get a large handful every other day (this is as well as lots of fresh hay too), they love it !!!!!!
Pippin'sMum
Alpha Buck
Mine love the green oat readigrass. So far I can only buy it in small (1kg) bags, but buy four at a time, wrapped in plastic. It is coarse, with lots of stems and leaves, with some oat heads. It smells fantastic, and mine all ate it straight away. I also buy Rosewood grass cookies, they love those too.
I feed the normal readigrass on a free-feed basis, they eat it well. I buy it in large bags, normally packed for horses. It works out a lot cheaper than buying small bags.
I feed the normal readigrass on a free-feed basis, they eat it well. I buy it in large bags, normally packed for horses. It works out a lot cheaper than buying small bags.
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MightyMax
Banned
Yes I get mine from a horse supplies shop when I go to get the hay and straw :thumb:
So I find myself on the fabulous Hay Experts website again :lol: I've seen Readigrass mentioned a few times on here. Do you guys feed it mixed in with hay, or as a treat, or along with veg/herbs?
Thanks as always
If you want a sample I have loads - used to feed to Flo but Tubsy can't have it cos he's a fatty haha.
