Grass seed

Hills said:

Hi all!

The grass in my garden is basically non existent and the buns aren’t too happy about it, I was thinking about putting down some grass seed but I’ve read about how it can be too rich for them (I wouldn’t be able to keep them of off it) but others are saying it’s ok?

Would love to know your thoughts

Lucy


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Jack's-Jane said:

All grass is richer at this time of year. Rabbits kept on grass all year round tend to cope OK with the seasonal changes in the nutritional content of the grass, but Rabbits only used to being on grass to graze occasionally should not be allowed to eat lots of spring grass as it can cause bloat. New grown grass will be rich too (high protein levels).

http://www.therabbithouse.com/blog/2009/05/22/rabbits-eat-grass/

https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/products/2509/rabbit-run-mixture

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tonibun said:

Can you put some turves down? This is what I normally do.

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Preitler said:

No problem, if your rabbit is used to grass and gets it daily, the new grass doesn't grow fast enough to overwhelm a rabbits digestion, and anyway - that's what rabbits evolved for. If your rabbit doesn't have an unusual sensitive tummy or is only used to dry stuff.

I have the problem to get anything growing, before it's trampled, turned over or eaten. If I wouldn't keep plucking and raking ground ivy and nettles that would be all what's left in no time...

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