Monday, January 24, 2011

Feeding Rabbit's What is healthy for them

I have been asked many times what is good to feed or what kind of toy's  they have to how long do they live, though I don't know everything, that is for sure, I thought I would post  what I do and if anyone has questions or want to add something that would be great.  Keep in mind every rabbit has there own preference to food and toy's and sometimes a toy is ignored then when added a few weeks later they love it but I will add what I have learnt so far.

Rabbit's food -

VEGETABLES (AND FRUITS) THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BUNNY

NOTE: At least three different vegetables a day are recommended - any combination of lettuces counts as ONE veggie for that day) personally I only feed 2 and sometimes I only give carrots depending on the health.

The numbers after the names are explained at the bottom.


Alfalfa, Radish And Clover Sprouts
Asparagus
Basil 
Beet Greens1
Bok Choy 
Broccoli1,2
Brussels Sprouts 
Carrots And Tops1
Chard 
Chicory Greens3
Cilantro 
Clover 
Collard Greens3
Dandelion Greens (Pesticide Free!) 
Eggplant
Endive
Escarole 
Grass - Freshly Cut From Your Backyard, 
If You Are Sure There Are No Chemicals, Fertilizers, Poisons (Park Grass Usually Has One Or All Of These)
Kale3,4
Mint
Mustard Greens
Mustard Spinach3
Okra Leaves
Parsley1
Pea Pods (A.K.A. Chinese Pea Pods)1
Peppermint Leaves
Peppers (green, red, yellow...) Mine only like the yellow they are picky.
Pumpkin Leaves
Radicchio
Radish Tops
Raspberry Leaves
Squash: Zucchini, Yellow, Butternut, Pumpkin
Turnip Greens3
Various Lettuces, Avoid Very Light Hearts: Romaine, Butter, Green Leaf, Boston, Bibb, Arugula... No Iceberg 
Watercress1
Wheat Grass



NOTE: Feed only once or twice a week in small amounts - NO seeds or pits! Sugary fruits, such as bananas and grapes should be fed only as occasional treats, and NO fruit should be fed to rabbits who are overweight.

Apple
Blackberries 
Blueberry
Pineapple
Melon
Papaya
Peach 
Plum
Pears
Raspberries
Strawberries

NO GRAINS, LEGUMES OR NUTS! These are not natural foods for rabbits and they can be very dangerous to gut function. 

1 Good source of vitamin A, feed at least one daily 

2 Some bunnies may find this a rather "gassy" veggie. If diarrhea occurs, remove from diet.

3 These veggies are higher in calcium, use sparingly, once or twice a week. For older buns, or those with bladder or kidney problems, avoid, unless otherwise directed by your rabbit vet.

4 High in either oxalate or goitrogens, which can cause or exacerbate sludging, and other calcium/kidney problems. Use sparingly!

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