[quote="Bertie"
Well, nor are pellets really. How often do wild bunnies pop into their local pet shop for a bag of Burgess? But they're still a regular part of a lot of bunnies diet, and used appropriately and in the proper amounts they help keep your rabbit happy and healthy. In small quantities bananas aren't going to harm your bunny and they make for a nice treat which is far better for them than any of the store bought treats that are sold as being purposely designed for bunnies.[/quote]
Hello Bertie, and I agree that giving rabbits fresh fruit as opposed to dried fruit or the processed pet treats is a better option.
However, I would just like to mention that bananas (like apple for example) ferment in the rabbits guts and the sugars can upset their tummies.
We have had severe rabbits with quite severe tummy problems, mainly we believe as a result of being given banana daily, and causing their guts either to over work (so the runs resulted) or sluggish gut(as gas formed in the gut).
Whilst Banana may be fine as an occasional treat in healthy rabbits, I would be cautious with any rabbits having a history of gut problems.
Wild bunnies do not eat bananas, and whilst us Humans may eat foods that is not part of our culture (like hot curries), it does not necessarily mean that this is the best way to treat your rabbit when there are other options.
I hope no one takes offence at this, it is not a criticism, but I felt I needed to say something on this issue before we all go BANANAS!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: (sorry bad joke, bet you are all splitting your sides now!! or do you have thicker skins
:lol: :lol: :lol: )
I think Dideen is right in that moderation of most things is the key