Advice on Crab apple tree ...branches and leaves.

[Tuckerbunnies]

I've just cut back our Crab apple tree and I'm sure it is but just need to know if I am correct but is the
branches and leaves safe for bunnies to eat?

Thank You xx :wave:

 

[MightyMax]

I've just cut back our Crab apple tree and I'm sure it is but just need to know if I am correct but is the
branches and leaves safe for bunnies to eat?

Thank You xx :wave:

Yes they are !!

 

[Tuckerbunnies]

Yes they are !!

Oh Thank You I just wanted to be safe than sorry xx

 

[MightyMax]

Oh Thank You I just wanted to be safe than sorry xx

:thumb: No problem - I agree!

 

[Clare-uk]

I've just been searching for this answer too! I have Twigs book and that says fine for crab apple twigs & leaves. Then I googled (why oh why) and some ppl on other forums - which seemed US based - say that branches are toxic unless completely dried!! Now I'm confused and worried about feeding these branches

 

[Mackers]

My two had a huge pile of crab apple branches and leaves yesterday ........... and are still bouncing around today .

 

[Shimmer]

I feed crab apple branches and leaves regularly to our bunnies. They are not as keen on the fruit, but the guinea pigs tend to get that.

 

[MightyMax]

I've just been searching for this answer too! I have Twigs book and that says fine for crab apple twigs & leaves. Then I googled (why oh why) and some ppl on other forums - which seemed US based - say that branches are toxic unless completely dried!! Now I'm confused and worried about feeding these branches

There's discrepancies all over the place!

Personally I have always fed apples, leaves, twigs etc .. crab or normal

 

[Clare-uk]

There really is a lot of conflicting information but RU'S forage queen says yes in her book. I'm just such a worrier that any doubting views make me stop & question every detail plus I've had a stasis bun which makes u extra cautious.

It's annoying as Ive just done a summer prune and having lovely long leafy branches sitting in a pile waiting for me to decide, now it's rained on them and that apparently is bad too????

 

[KatP]

Glad this question has been raised as the new house we have moved to has 2 crab apple trees that need a really good prune once they have finished fruiting. Just hope my bun likes their twigs!

 

[Clare-uk]

They don't like it :roll: I can only assume it went like this -
Dolly: oh look Daisy mums got sum fresh mom's for us!
Daisy: goody what shop did she get it from.
Dolly: don't think it's from a shop.
Daisy: hmm why not?
Dolly: ooh you've got a point, hmm
I don't think we should eat it.
Daisy: I agree let's sit as far away as we can & stare at it til she takes it away.
Dolly: yes I agree

Me so why won't you eat the delicious fresh forage, that I know is 100% organic & is in a constant supply?

Bunnies: because it's free & we's got expensive taste buds!