Although you may be thinking, feeding a rabbit is pretty simple, you will probably be surprised to find out a few of the "staple rabbit treats" should actually be avoided! Before we dive into what should be avoided lets talk about a Rabbits Diet. Hay: Rabbits should have access to unlimited (or large amounts) of grass hay. Baby rabbits should have access to alfalfa hay as it is high in protein and contains calcium for growing. Adult rabbits can have Timothy hay which has balanced levels of protein, and fat for an adult. For adults, alfalfa can be fed as a treat, but its high levels of protein/fat can create weight issues if fed unlimited. Grass: Rabbits should have access to unlimited (or large amounts) of grass. Be sure that the grass they are grazing on, or that is put in their cage is free of all sprays and pesticides. Vegetables: Rabbits can be fed vegetables daily. It is important to note which vegetables can be fed in high quantity, and which should be moderated. There are vegetables that contain more sugar or nutrients than others. You want to be careful to moderate sugar and fat. Read below to find out what vegetables, flowers, garden treats, and woods rabbits can consume. Pellets: We generally free feed our pellets. Many owners choose to measure feed their pellets, in order to ensure the rabbit does not become overweight. We feed pellets unlimited for baby's and mothers, and 1/4 cup for bucks, unbred does and Juniors. We choose a 16-18% protein pellet for our Moms and babes, and a 15% Timothy hay pellet for our bucks. *All lists are for adult buns, babies should be on a strict pellet and hay diet until 4 months old. When introducing new foods, go "low and slow". Only give small amounts of the new food and only introduce one new food per day. If the stool is unusually soft, stop giving treats until poop returns to normal, and then introduce a small amount of that same food again. Rabbits have very sensitive stomachs and it is better to give less treats/introduce slowly than overdue it! Vegetables you can feed your bun oftenVegetables you can feed your bun Daily
Plants that are safe to feed
Fruits for a TreatOne to two times a week:
Vegetables to feed your bun sparingly
Foods to never feed your bunAnything with carbohydrates/sugars such as bread or crackers should be avoided. All sugary fruits should be fed as a treat and in moderation. All food from the garden must be free of sprays and pesticides.
Safe WoodsRemember: Before giving your rabbit a branch, check to make sure it is safe, free of pesticides, untreated, does not include roots, and free of paint. If you live in an area that has RHDV2 it is best to not give your bunny any trees/wood/grass from the outdoors. If you do live in an area where there has been an outbreak of RHDV2, read more about it to learn how to keep your bun safe. Safe woods
Unsafe Woods**Some of these woods are safe if dried for the appropriate amount of days
-Forever Bunny Obsessed, Frieda
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