merlinthebunny
Young Bun
i want to give my rabbit vegetables, but what leafy greens can i give me rabbit everyday without their being an issue
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rabbit vegetables
- Thread starter merlinthebunny
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I always find this useful:
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits/plants-from-the-vegetable-garden-1
Also useful for reference:
https://shop.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/product/foraging-for-rabbits-by-twigs-way/
Any dietary changes should be done very gradually, and grass or hay should form the main part of a rabbit's diet.
My rabbits get a lot of weeds at this time of year, and the tops of many crops from my allotment. Otherwise, they get cabbage (in winter), celery, dandelions, and willow.
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits/plants-from-the-vegetable-garden-1
Also useful for reference:
https://shop.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/product/foraging-for-rabbits-by-twigs-way/
Any dietary changes should be done very gradually, and grass or hay should form the main part of a rabbit's diet.
My rabbits get a lot of weeds at this time of year, and the tops of many crops from my allotment. Otherwise, they get cabbage (in winter), celery, dandelions, and willow.
Scrappy's Little Helper
Mama Doe
Fresh herbs are a good choice. Most rabbits enjoy eating them and they're gentle on the stomach so less likelihood of causing tummy upsets. Basil, coriander, mint, parsley are very popular. As far as I'm aware, the only one to avoid is chives.
Probably best to exercise caution with the brassicas as they can cause gas for some rabbits.
Also, as Shimmer mentions, rabbit safe wild plants are another good source of greens for rabbits if you feel confident foraging. Dandelions are particularly well liked.
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Probably best to exercise caution with the brassicas as they can cause gas for some rabbits.
Also, as Shimmer mentions, rabbit safe wild plants are another good source of greens for rabbits if you feel confident foraging. Dandelions are particularly well liked.
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keletkezes
Wise Old Thumper
Brassicas are causing more incidents of chalky wee in mine too, plus they've gotten bored of spring green stalks every day :lol: They're never bored of herbs or wild forage, especially willow.
