Also a cinch to grow is oats — and boy, do rabbits love oats. Back before there were rabbit pellets, oats made up the majority of many rabbits' diets. One feed mixture included six quarts of oats to a quart each of wheat, sunflower seeds, barley and corn. You can grow them all.
Green, leafy vegetables are good for bunnies. You can include arugula, basil, bok choy, broccoli leaves, carrot tops, celery, clover, collard greens, dandelion leaves, dill, endive, kale in small quantities, romaine and dark leaf lettuce, mint, mustard greens, parsley, and watercress.
More often than not, pellets can be eliminated during the peak of gardening season. And even then, fodders can replace pellets during the winter months. Many items, such as comfrey, plantain, borage, dandelion greens, flowers and many leafy greens can be dried and offered when fresh food is no longer readily available.
Think natural – good foods are spinach, kale, watercress, broccoli, celery and dandelion leaves. Rabbits also enjoy munching on fresh herbs such as mint, parsley, dill and thyme.
Oats make a good treat for rabbits. Like everything else, they should be given in moderation. One teaspoon a day is plenty unless you have an underweight rabbit.
Unsweetened raisins are an inexpensive option that has a very long shelf life. If you give your rabbit just a few raisins every day then they'll be a cheap and yummy treat that will last you and your rabbit a long time. Shelters often fill up with animals who would love to find a new home with you.
Feed pellets are exactly suitable for rabbits raising.It can be made by mixing several kinds of raw materials, such as, grass, vegetables, bran, hay, alfalfa, maize and other necessary matters like limestone, vitamin C, mineral premix etc.
As a general rule we recommend grass hay over legume hay (timothy vs. lucerne) for the average adult house rabbit. The primary reasons are that timothy hay is lower in protein and calcium and higher in fibre than most lucerne hay.
Pellets can be good for rabbits in small quantities, but they are not a necessary part of a rabbit's daily food intake. If pet rabbits are given a balanced diet with grass-based hay and a variety of leafy green vegetables, they can still be healthy on a pellet-free diet.
The most important components of a rabbit's diet are hay, fresh greens and limited pellets (If any). Rabbits have delicate digestive systems. Feeding a proper diet can avoid many health problems and help you to enjoy a long and happy life with your rabbit. HAY: Hay is the most important part of your rabbit's diet.
Cookies, nuts, seeds, grains, and bread should not be fed to rabbits. "Cookies, nuts, seeds, grains, and bread should not be fed to rabbits." Fruits can be fed in very limited quantities – no more than 1-2 tablespoons of high-fiber fresh fruit (such as apple, pear, or berries) every 1-2 days.
The RSPCA Victoria states that rabbits should not be fed any pet cereals, breakfast cereals, grains, seeds, nuts, corn, bread, biscuits or beans. When given uncontrollably, such foods can be toxic to rabbits.
Like walnuts, peanut butter—which is also high in fat—should be avoided. The creamy snack will do nothing for rabbits, except possibly give them a tummy ache.
A rabbit can go maybe 3-4 days without food before dying. However, they can also develop severe GI Stasis within 12 hours of not eating and can die.
If your rabbit ever stops eating for more than 10 hours at a time, they should be brought to a veterinarian for emergency care. If it's only been a short amount of time that your rabbit isn't eating, then the situation may not be serious.
Hay: Buy in bulk from the farm
Buying small bags of hay from pet stores can get expensive fast! Buying hay directly from a farmer can cut costs way down.
High in sugar, apples should only be fed to rabbits as a treat. Also high in sugar, it's safe for rabbits to eat bananas occasionally. Rabbits have a sweet tooth, so grapes are great as a treat.
Myth #3 - Rabbits eat lettuce
Reality: a rabbit's diet shouldn't be based on lettuce. Rabbits shouldn't eat some lettuces (such as iceberg), as they contain lactucarium, which can be harmful in large quantities.
Yes, it is safe for rabbits to eat cucumber! Most rabbits will love the fresh taste. Rabbits can also eat cucumber leaves. Before feeding cucumber to your rabbit, wash it in cold water to remove pesticides.
Avoid foods high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, such as grains, nuts, seeds, corn, beans, peas, breads, biscuits, sweets, sugar, breakfast cereals, or chocolate. There are a number of garden plants that are toxic to rabbits (see Table One).
What can rabbits not eat? These foods are poisonous for your rabbit and could make her ill: Potatoes, daffodils, tulips, rhubarb, lillies, mushrooms, avocado, broad beans, sweet peas, buttercup, kidney beans, jasmine, foxglove and iceberg lettuce.