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Muesli?
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GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
Most muesli based foods are made up of sweet sugarry bits and then flakey stuff.
Buns selectively feed often when on 'muesli' based feeds, so its best to ensure they are on a pelletted feed, most people would say :wave:
Something like Science Selective or something along those lines.
If yuo do change, do it gradually over a space of ~2weeks, so go say 90% muesli, 10% pellets, same for 2 days, then change etc.
Buns selectively feed often when on 'muesli' based feeds, so its best to ensure they are on a pelletted feed, most people would say :wave:
Something like Science Selective or something along those lines.
If yuo do change, do it gradually over a space of ~2weeks, so go say 90% muesli, 10% pellets, same for 2 days, then change etc.
I feed museli and my buns are happy and healthy, the oldest at the moment is 7.
If, as is said, a rabbit can live on a hay and veg diet, and if, as said, they should only get an eggcup full I can see no problem with feeding museli. Mine empty their bowl because they only get a small amount and even if they selectively feed I can't see it being a huge problem if they can get what they need from hay and veg.
I would almost guarantee this study was on rabbits fed only on pellets or museli, with no access to hay, obviously in that case there is a chance they would selectively feed on the museli.
If, as is said, a rabbit can live on a hay and veg diet, and if, as said, they should only get an eggcup full I can see no problem with feeding museli. Mine empty their bowl because they only get a small amount and even if they selectively feed I can't see it being a huge problem if they can get what they need from hay and veg.
I would almost guarantee this study was on rabbits fed only on pellets or museli, with no access to hay, obviously in that case there is a chance they would selectively feed on the museli.
Is that each, if they eat it all and don't leave anything in the bowl, personally I don't see it being a problem.
BattleKat
Wise Old Thumper
I don't think there's anything wrong with muesli so long as you're feeding the right amounts and the buns are eating it all.
Have you looked at the nutritional content? Just be sure the one you're using isn't too high in sugar (compare it to pellet foods to get an idea). Rabbit royale is a very good muesli type food
Have you looked at the nutritional content? Just be sure the one you're using isn't too high in sugar (compare it to pellet foods to get an idea). Rabbit royale is a very good muesli type food
Ok thank you every one. Panic over!
happysaz133
Wise Old Thumper
Not a bad thing at all, every bun is different Rabbit Royale is good.
Rabbit Royale is good.
rachylou
Warren Veteran
Obviously each rabbit owner is going to have a different opinion so I will give mine- I feel that a pellet type food is much better as it is a complete food and are nornally much higher in fibre which is essential for rabbits.
As Graham said a lot of the museli mixs are made up of non nutritional bits like seeds and grains which are not all tgat good for rabbits and actually quite hard to digest.
As Graham said a lot of the museli mixs are made up of non nutritional bits like seeds and grains which are not all tgat good for rabbits and actually quite hard to digest.
If rabbits get plenty of hay I don't see high fibre being an issue- the hay gives them plenty.
Fluffers
Wise Old Thumper
Sadly eating veg doesn't get them using the grinding action they need to keep their teeth in check as hay/grass does. Have you tried reducing how much you're feeding them a little :wave:
rachylou
Warren Veteran
Yes that would be great for the buns!
However make sure you do it gradually only add in a couple of pellets at a time and spread it over at least 2 weeks!
My bunnies are both on museli and theyre fine.
Lilly my female is a right fussy mare and she wont touch pellets at all, she will scatter them over the floor so she gets fresh.
Billy was eating pellets when i rescued him and got him home, after a week he refused to touch pellet food and now eats museli.
Both rabbits empty their bowls and are healthy on it so you have nothing to worry about.
Lilly my female is a right fussy mare and she wont touch pellets at all, she will scatter them over the floor so she gets fresh.
Billy was eating pellets when i rescued him and got him home, after a week he refused to touch pellet food and now eats museli.
Both rabbits empty their bowls and are healthy on it so you have nothing to worry about.
