can i feed my rabbits fresh grass instead of hay

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amrihab

New Kit

• Dec 25, 2012

• #1

i am getting every week a piece for my rabbit could this be sufficient instead of hay? it is a piece that is supposed to be planted in a garden
Thanks

 

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Shimmer

Warren Veteran

• Dec 25, 2012

• #2

Yes - and you can grow it on at home - in pots, window boxes or deep trays. Keep rotating the ones your rabbit has access to, and they will keep growing if you look after them.

 

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amrihab

New Kit

• Dec 25, 2012

• #3

is grass as good as hay

is grass as good as hay

 

Snowytoshi

Mama Doe

• Dec 25, 2012

• #4

The problem with grass is the efficency. Rabbits need to have hay 24/7 and it is hard to find that much grass

Here is a link that may be of help: http://www.therabbithouse.com/diet/grass-hay.asp

 

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Stator

Warren Veteran

• Dec 25, 2012

• #5

If your rabbits aren't used to grass remember to introduce it slowly in small amounts. You will need to feed hay in winter when the grass doesn't grow so I would make sure they always have access to hay as well. In the spring when the grass starts to grow a lot you may want to be careful as the sudden increase can result in upset tummies.

 

Tamsin

Administrator

Staff member

• Dec 26, 2012

• #6

Yep, if you can get hold of enough I feed Scamp grass in summer when it's grow fast but I have to go back to hay in winter as the grass doesn't grow fast enough for our lawn to keep up with him.