The rabbits are a learn as I go project Hi there. I experimented with the wedilas and the other pesky weed, then watched over my lil furbaby like a hawk lol i noticed it turned her urine almost a blood red. As a new mother this worried me. She seemed fine, her normal bouncy self, but this scared me. Did you notice any change in your babies after this new treat?
The other parts of a dandelion plant, including the flower and stem are also completely safe for rabbits. They can be a very yummy treat that rabbits will happily gobble up.
If your lawn erupts with dandelions every year, go ahead and pick some to give to your rabbit as long as your lawn uses safe fertilizers! Sunflowers are another type of flower that is safe for bunnies to eat.
These flowers are so yummy to rabbits, that many homeowners struggle to find ways of keeping wild rabbits away from them. The whole plant is safe for rabbits, including the flower, leaves, stem, and even the seeds. Just be sure to practice moderation, especially with sunflower seeds. They are high in fat and can cause digestive problems if given in high amounts.
Mints are all safe for rabbits to eat. This also includes spearmint, chocolate mint, peppermint, and more. The leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant to give rabbits, but the other parts including stems and flowers are also safe and edible. There is another species of plants called perilla mint also called beefsteak mint or Japanese basil that is toxic for rabbits.
The leaves of this plant look similar to the common mint that is used in cooking, but the two plants are not directly related.
Bell flowers, also called campanula are safe for rabbits to eat. Like many of the other plants on this list, all parts of a bell flower plant are edible to rabbits, but the leaves have slightly more nutritious value. Whether you keep them potted inside or grow them in a garden, you may not want your rabbit to get ahold of these flowers because of how beautiful they are.
The wood from willow trees is commonly used in toys for rabbits. This type of wood is completely safe, and can often be a lot of fun for rabbits to dig their teeth into. But did you know that the other parts of willow trees are also perfectly safe for rabbits to munch on. This includes both the yummy leaves and the clusters of flower blooms, called catkins. Fallen branches and twigs can be a fresh and yummy treat for bunnies. True jasmine plants are known to be non-toxic for rabbits.
The flowers, leaves, and stems are all safe for rabbits and completely edible. These plants, called carolina jasmine or yellow jasmine, are toxic to rabbits. These plants look like true jasmine, but they are characterized by yellow flowers and are actually unrelated. Nasturtiums are tasty flowers for rabbits to snack on.
These are really beautiful flowers, coming in vibrant warm colors. The whole plant is safe for rabbit consumption, including flowers, leaves, stems and even seeds. These flowers are tasty enough that even humans might like them! Some plants, for example, appear both on lists of safe food for rabbits and lists of plants toxic to rabbits. Here are a few factors to keep in mind as you decide what to feed your animals:. Many plants are safe when fed as a small portion of the overall diet, but become problematic in heavy concentrations.
Offered free choice, as part of a varied diet, many weeds can be safe and healthy. Some, like mountain laurel or locoweed, are truly poisonous and should be completely avoided. But if you find a lot of recommendations and some cautions around a particular plant, you might try offering your animals a small amount of it and seeing what happens.
Toxicity and nutrition may vary depending on your location and soil type. Some plants are healthy at one stage, problematic at another. For instance, we feed young leaves of burdock and curly dock to our rabbits, but after the plants have flowered we stop feeding; older plants may accumulate nitrates to the point of mild toxicity.
If you keep cutting plants off before they go to seed, you can harvest young leaves over a long season. Clover is generally a safe and healthy feed, but in my region in wet summers it can develop white mold; we take care not to feed any of this to our rabbits, since rabbits are highly mold-sensitive. Duckweed can double in growth every day which gives a sustainable source of food for little effort.
Also VERY high protein content. Pet rabbits can also graze on fresh herb plants including: Basil. The best foods for a rabbit. Yes, rabbits can eat celery! It can be included as part of their balanced diet.
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