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*Spider*
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks :thumb: i do try my best 
Yes my dad is killing the clover on the lawn so i have to be careful where i'm putting my two.
Wild bunnies are in the hutch and haven't been let out to roam free yet, i'll do that up the other bit of the garden, i can't wait to see them out investigated the world again
Yes my dad is killing the clover on the lawn so i have to be careful where i'm putting my two.
Wild bunnies are in the hutch and haven't been let out to roam free yet, i'll do that up the other bit of the garden, i can't wait to see them out investigated the world again
question, while we are on lettuce,
my neighbour came round, and gave me all of her organic veg box becuase she was going on holiday!
she gave me
savoy cabbage
curly cabbage (?)
red lettuce
spinach
a huge bag of mixed lettuce (all very dark greed and red)
and beetroot
which of these are out of the picture for my buns?
my neighbour came round, and gave me all of her organic veg box becuase she was going on holiday!
she gave me
savoy cabbage
curly cabbage (?)
red lettuce
spinach
a huge bag of mixed lettuce (all very dark greed and red)
and beetroot
which of these are out of the picture for my buns?
x-baby-bella-x
Mama Doe
I heard beetroot and red lettuce was out the picture?
they are all ok in moderation
be forewarned, beetroot gives them bright red pee :lol:
ooh ok
what veg is ok to feed everyday?
or should it be alternated with all fruit and veg?
x-baby-bella-x
Mama Doe
Oh right, okay then
clutterydrawer
Wise Old Thumper
In fairness it can be a grey area though - there's so much contradictory information around on the net and few 100% reliable sources and a lot of rumours and old wives tales.
personally I always believed that cabbage was fine in moderation but lettuce should be avoided cos it can have a soporific effect. but re: cabbage, it depends on the rabbit anyway, cos different rabbits tolerate different things
sillyrabbit
Wise Old Thumper
My buns get spring greens every day and they're fine. Never had a runny poo in 2 years
Mine have spring greens every day too, with one other type of veg and I have had no problems with spring greens
Although when they grab the big leaves and run off they always trip over it :lol:
alice the flea
Warren Scout
:wave: dont feed lettuce can cause bloating. all mine have spring greens, chicory, spinich and chinese leaf. which they all love. if they had their way it would be feed 24-7!:roll:
*Spider*
Wise Old Thumper
Consult a vet if unsure, yes i agree net can be unreliable at times.
They have bunny week at my vets every month where they advice that kind of stuff, see if there is one at your vet, and maybe 'hop' along :lol:
I know the stuff i give mine is either from the wild or the occassional veg, nothing major. Actually come to think of it gave mine green beans as i ran out of food. :?
They have bunny week at my vets every month where they advice that kind of stuff, see if there is one at your vet, and maybe 'hop' along :lol:
I know the stuff i give mine is either from the wild or the occassional veg, nothing major. Actually come to think of it gave mine green beans as i ran out of food. :?
*Spider*
Wise Old Thumper
Mine have spring greens every day too, with one other type of veg and I have had no problems with spring greens
Although when they grab the big leaves and run off they always trip over it :lol:
lol:lol: they trip over it
XMissySJx
Wise Old Thumper
here is a rough feeding guide for my buns (this is based on a pair)
Carrot - 2 1/3rds of a carrot every 2 - 4days
Apple - 2 slices every 2 or 3 days
Cabbage/spring greens/curly kale = large generous handful every day
Celery - 4 chunks every 2 days
Broccoli - 1 or 2 'sprigs' every few days
they also get mint,parsley, etc, large handfuls of grass and endless ammounts of hay, and i have never had a runny bum, or a bun with the incorrect weight. have never had stasis or tum problems due to diet.
this is rough... but my buns havent gone a day without veggies their whole lives, as in my opinion its much better than 'treats', altho they get them 2!
My bunnies are used to all the above, and while it may seem they get alot, they are used to it and it was introduced slowly.
hope that has helped
Carrot - 2 1/3rds of a carrot every 2 - 4days
Apple - 2 slices every 2 or 3 days
Cabbage/spring greens/curly kale = large generous handful every day
Celery - 4 chunks every 2 days
Broccoli - 1 or 2 'sprigs' every few days
they also get mint,parsley, etc, large handfuls of grass and endless ammounts of hay, and i have never had a runny bum, or a bun with the incorrect weight. have never had stasis or tum problems due to diet.
this is rough... but my buns havent gone a day without veggies their whole lives, as in my opinion its much better than 'treats', altho they get them 2!
My bunnies are used to all the above, and while it may seem they get alot, they are used to it and it was introduced slowly.
hope that has helped
*Spider*
Wise Old Thumper
Do they have pellets/museli?
Mine go mental when you give them cow parsley leaves.
Personally, i think long thick grass is best as well with some slowly introduced veggies, it's only natural and they do munch to it to their hearts content.
My rabbit has grass, hay, and a spring green leaf every day plus a small amount of dried rabbit food
in addition as treats I sometimes
give her the tops and bottoms cut off a couple of carrots(because I'm using the centre part for family tea).
I sometimes give her broccoli or a cabbage leaf instead of a spring green leaf.
I also have a new rabbit but she is having less spring green/cabbage at the moment than the other rabbit as I don't want her to have an upset tummy.
I think your mum is right not to change the rabbits diet suddenly. If the rabbit is happy and healthy on what he is being given then be careful about changing.
People vary in what they feed their rabbits but if you feel your rabbit would benefit from changing their diet please do it slowly/a little less or more each week.
For example if you are giving your rabbit a carrot each day give 3/4 of a carrot for a couple of weeks(or smaller carrots) then 1/2 a carrot for the next two weeks,etc
but you will need to give your rabbit something else to eat instead.
Do have a look in this forum under rabbit care then go to rabbit edibles where there is LOADS of info.
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46015
hope this helps-Sue:wave:
in addition as treats I sometimes
give her the tops and bottoms cut off a couple of carrots(because I'm using the centre part for family tea).
I sometimes give her broccoli or a cabbage leaf instead of a spring green leaf.
I also have a new rabbit but she is having less spring green/cabbage at the moment than the other rabbit as I don't want her to have an upset tummy.
I think your mum is right not to change the rabbits diet suddenly. If the rabbit is happy and healthy on what he is being given then be careful about changing.
People vary in what they feed their rabbits but if you feel your rabbit would benefit from changing their diet please do it slowly/a little less or more each week.
For example if you are giving your rabbit a carrot each day give 3/4 of a carrot for a couple of weeks(or smaller carrots) then 1/2 a carrot for the next two weeks,etc
but you will need to give your rabbit something else to eat instead.
Do have a look in this forum under rabbit care then go to rabbit edibles where there is LOADS of info.
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=46015
hope this helps-Sue:wave:
x-baby-bella-x
Mama Doe
Thank you for all your helpful replies. They have helped a lot, I think I'll keep Bella on lettuce as she seems to like it and it's not giving her any problems *touch wood* as of yet.
Gemma, I have been through my whole thread, what seems to be out of order?
Gemma, I have been through my whole thread, what seems to be out of order?
