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Daft question. Can buns eat lawn daisies
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Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
I don't think so no.
Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
I thought not but they appear on this list/
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Food/feeding_en.pdf
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Food/feeding_en.pdf
VickiP
Wise Old Thumper
Well apparently when I was a little toddler I ate daisies, I would have thought as a wild flower it wouldn't hurt providing it was in moderation. I wouldn't panick if I saw a bunny eating one or two personally. You can always check this with your vet, the way I think about it is that they can eat dandelion and other wild flowers and daisies are quite small just not too many at once I think. Parsnipbun would know I think.
My 1st. vets wasn't bunny trained but had a part time vet nurse devoted solely to buns & who gave free advice re. bunny diet, husbandry & general care.
She told me that lawn daisies were safe, & that the leaves are high in proteins.
I have never ever seen any advice that daisies aren't safe.
She told me that lawn daisies were safe, & that the leaves are high in proteins.
I have never ever seen any advice that daisies aren't safe.
happysaz133
Wise Old Thumper
All my bunnies and GP's have eaten daisies in the Summer and not had any problems!
neenee
Warren Scout
It says on here
http://www.adoptarabbit.com/articles/toxic.html#d
That they are toxic but it also says parsnips are toxic which i wasnt aware of :? Ive previously given my rabbit parsnip.
http://www.adoptarabbit.com/articles/toxic.html#d
That they are toxic but it also says parsnips are toxic which i wasnt aware of :? Ive previously given my rabbit parsnip.
snowie&clyde
New Kit
My friend just got three bunnies. She lets them out in their backyard but there are daisies EVERYWHERE. She was getting worried so I searched it up for her. I just read on here https://bunnyapproved.com/edible-flowers-and-petals-for-rabbits/
that bunnies (and humans) can eat "Common Daisy" and "Oxeye Daisy".
This might also be a helpful website http://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/02/26/safe-food-list-for-rabbits/
that bunnies (and humans) can eat "Common Daisy" and "Oxeye Daisy".
This might also be a helpful website http://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/02/26/safe-food-list-for-rabbits/
There is often a difference of opinion about what is safe for rabbits to eat. It is a difficult subject.
Some reasons are:
Very little research has been done specifically about rabbits & what they actually eat, except a short note in "The private life of the rabbit" which is a very old book, long out of print. I haven't been successful in obtaining the original, very full research done by a botanist using wild rabbit pooh!.
Some parts of a plant may be fine, but other parts are either poisonous, or become poisonous at a particular stage of growth eg after seeding. It may be unwise eg very hard seeds can break teeth.
It's even more complicated in that a small number of rabbits can inactivate the poisons in individual plants. eg 4% of wild rabbits can inactivate the poison in creeping buttercup. DON'T TRY IT!!!!
I agree that lawn daisies are safe. The leaves are a little high in protein = just watch for foul, uneaten caecotrophs, & be aware of it.
My own criteria have been to visit the many wild warrens in this area & notice which plants are eaten out & which are avoided.
I know 3 large warrens where there are lots of oxeye daisies, (Wild Margerite) in their grazing area. The wild rabbits avoid them completely to the extent that the oxeye daisies took over in 1 area & the rabbits had to move!
There are some good threads about wild plants in the diet section. Those recommended are 101% safe, without controversy & easy to identify.
Some reasons are:
Very little research has been done specifically about rabbits & what they actually eat, except a short note in "The private life of the rabbit" which is a very old book, long out of print. I haven't been successful in obtaining the original, very full research done by a botanist using wild rabbit pooh!.
Some parts of a plant may be fine, but other parts are either poisonous, or become poisonous at a particular stage of growth eg after seeding. It may be unwise eg very hard seeds can break teeth.
It's even more complicated in that a small number of rabbits can inactivate the poisons in individual plants. eg 4% of wild rabbits can inactivate the poison in creeping buttercup. DON'T TRY IT!!!!
I agree that lawn daisies are safe. The leaves are a little high in protein = just watch for foul, uneaten caecotrophs, & be aware of it.
My own criteria have been to visit the many wild warrens in this area & notice which plants are eaten out & which are avoided.
I know 3 large warrens where there are lots of oxeye daisies, (Wild Margerite) in their grazing area. The wild rabbits avoid them completely to the extent that the oxeye daisies took over in 1 area & the rabbits had to move!
There are some good threads about wild plants in the diet section. Those recommended are 101% safe, without controversy & easy to identify.
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MightyMax
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The truth is that I've nothing more to say, despite my propensity for long posts.:lol:
Unlike so many of you who have such a broad base of experience, mine is very limited.
I also found it difficult on health, because I seemed to get to know your buns, & felt very sad when they left us. I remember so many very fondly.
I'm not so much coming back as looking in from time to time. Thank you all so much.
The truth is that I've nothing more to say, despite my propensity for long posts.
:lol:Unlike so many of you who have such a broad base of experience, mine is very limited.
I also found it difficult on health, because I seemed to get to know your buns, & felt very sad when they left us. I remember so many very fondly.
I'm not so much coming back as looking in from time to time. Thank you all so much.
