Is eating lots of apple tree bark safe?

[DemiS]

A friend recently cut down an apple tree and has given me loads of branches which the rabbits love chewing and scratching, but I've noticed they're actually swallowing the bark (and getting through it very quickly). Should I limit the branches or is it safe?

 

[MightyMax]

A friend recently cut down an apple tree and has given me loads of branches which the rabbits love chewing and scratching, but I've noticed they're actually swallowing the bark (and getting through it very quickly). Should I limit the branches or is it safe?

Yes, demolishing apple branches, bark and all, is perfectly safe

The only reason to limit them is so that they don't neglect their forage and hay etc ... So I guess a few at a time?

 

[joey&boo]

Mine love it too. I'd say feed to their hearts content. Its very high in lignen and excellent for digestive health

 

[MightyMax]

Mine love it too. I'd say feed to their hearts content. Its very high in lignen and excellent for digestive health

Not a one for moderation then J&B :lol:

 

[joey&boo]

Not a one for moderation then J&B :lol:

with many things yes but apple sticks no

 

[tonibun]

With rabbits, feeding lots of anything apart from hay has to be done with caution. So a few at a time I would say. :thumb:

 

[Omi]

My rabbits have a lot of tree leaves every day and they have always got apple or other safe bark to eat.

My rabbits also don't know the meaning of moderation in this regard

 

[daphnephoebe]

I'd give them as much as they want. No need to limit the amount unless you see negative changes in faeces.

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[keletkezes]

It stores pretty well if you need to

 

[MightyMax]

It stores pretty well if you need to

Yeah, it does

They will be mugging you for apple branches and you'll have to explain that there's none left because they ate them all in one go :lol:

 

[DemiS]

Aw great thanks everyone My friend kept absolutely loads so hopefully they won't run out for a while, she brings me a few branches (well more like logs to be honest they're very heavy) in a bag to lectures whenever I run out :lol: