Sunflower seeds???

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twilightpagan

Mama Doe

• Jan 23, 2006

• #1

I was wondering if its safe to put a few sunflower seeds in with the rabbits feed???Mine get fresh veg everyday and rabbit pellets was wondering if its ok to add these???

 

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Angie65

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 23, 2006

• #2

I seem to remember reading somewhere that these shouldn't be fed to bunnies. I think. I can't remember where tho

 

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bunnylove

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 23, 2006

• #3

no you should add theses they dont need them, they make them fat and they can induce moults!

 

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racheyrabbit

Alpha Buck

• Jan 23, 2006

• #4

I think its because they're high in fat.

 

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Hawarden

Warren Scout

• Jan 23, 2006

• #5

I would have thought that in limited quantities sunflower seeds would be ok, though I'm not an expert rabbit feeder, just a vegetarian!

Sunflower seeds contain both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat – the types of fat thats good for the heart. They are also high in Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects against heart disease.

 

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Angie65

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 23, 2006

• #6

But hamsters & chinchillas pull off the outer shell don't they before they eat? rabbits can't

 

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pinkgirly

Warren Scout

• Jan 23, 2006

• #7

I think I read a few are ok if they've been shelled first. But that could have been my pinny gig book - I've been reading too many lately :roll: