Rabbits iceberg lettuce?
Rabbits eat lettuce but only certain kinds are recommended. Iceberg is not recommended. Rabbits also need good quality pellets (decreasing in quantity as the rabbit matures), fresh hay (like oats and alfalfa), water, a little fruit, other vegetables (dark and light) and carrots (root vegetables). Stay away from beans and rhubarb. For a good guide to what a rabbit needs to eat at different stages of life, check out the web site below: Select at least three kinds of vegetables daily. A variety is necessary in order to obtain the necessary nutrients, with one each day that contains Vitamin A, indicated by an *. Add one vegetable to the diet at a time. Eliminate if it causes soft stools or diarrhea. Alfalfa, radish & clover sprouts Basil Beet greens (tops)* Bok choy Broccoli (mostly leaves/stems)* Brussels sprouts Carrot & carrot tops* Celery Cilantro Clover Collard greens* Dandelion greens and flowers (no pesticides)* Endive* Escarole Green peppers Kale (!)* Mint Mustard greens* Parsley* Pea pods (the flat edible kind)* Peppermint leaves Raddichio Radish tops Raspberry leaves Romaine lettuce (no iceberg or light colored leaf)* Spinach (!)* Watercress* Wheat grass (!)=Use sparingly. High in either oxalates or goitrogens and may be toxic in accumulated quantities over a period of time
Can you feed your rabbit lettuce??
yes you can but only romaine lettuce. Iceburg lettuce has no nutritional value.....heres a list of vegetables that your rabbit can eat Celery (strings removed) Alfalfa sprouts Carrots and carrot tops Herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, mint) Bok choy Dandelion flowers and leaves (untreated) Kale Radish tops and sprouts Broccoli (mostly stems and leaves) Recommended fruits (dried or fresh) Pears Blueberries Grapes (no seeds) Raisins Banana Apple (no core and seeds) Plums Raspberries Strawberries DO NOT FEED: Green beans Potatoes Beets Avocado Cabbage Sweet potato Corn Onion Rhubarb Cereals Crackers http://www.spca.bc.ca/AnimalCare/rabbitc... hope this helped!!!
Can rabbits have romaine hearts?
I've been feeding my bunny romain hearts for a little more than a week and now I'm scared. I also gave her some lighter pieces. She is completely normal, eating, drinking, playing, her poop is normal, ect. She also gets spayed on Tuesday so the vet will look at her if anything is wrong then too most likely. Will she be okay? Can rabbits have romaine HEARTS, not lettuce? (unless they are the same thing, idk though haha)
Can rabbits live by only eating lettuce everyday?
No. Regular lettuce has no nutritional value for rabbits.Would you like to live solely on lettuce? (Living on carrots isn't a good thing either.)Rabbits need a varied diet of Timothy Hay, Timothy hay food pellets (Oxbow is a good brand.) The cheap rabbit food you see with seeds in them? Pass. They're no good for rabbits. Get a good brand for your rabbit.Rabbits should also eat a variety of fruits and veggies daily, and be provided lots of fresh water. (Don't give grapes or raisins. They're not good for rabbits. Something in them affects their kidneys, and not in a good way.)There are many websites that give good advice. You should look for one. The House Rabbit Society website is a good place to visit.Find a good exotics vet for your bunny. I drive some 160 miles, RT, for mine, but it's very worth it, having someone who really knows rabbits, and the cost of an office visit is actually cheaper than my regular vet. House Rabbit Society may have a list of exotics vets for the location where you live —state in the USMany rabbits are available for adoption. People get them for their children and the children lose interest, or people find out their bunny isn't a snuggler. Some breeds are. Some are not. Some breeds, like angoras, need daily grooming. It pays to research rabbit breeds.If you don't yet have a rabbit, but are thinking of getting one, maybe you'd be willing to give an abandoned one a new home. There's nothing wrong with them. It's just that someone no longer wanted them. When the person got the rabbit, s/he probably never thought past the immediate “Aww. That's so cute.”Bunnies also take some work. One can't just plop the bunny into a cage, feed it lettuce, and expect it to do well. Do that, and it will die from lack of nutrition as well as neglect. Bunnies need room to hop around, several hours a day, and they need shelter from the weather, be it hot, cold, rainy, snowy, or whatever. If the owner doesn't like it, why would one assume a pet would?Bunnies also chew, it's just normal for them, but they make wonderful pets, and can live up to 12 years, maybe longer, if well-taken care of, so they are a commitment.
My bunny wont eat pellets anymore ?
Is there any hay in his diet? If you are not supplying him with unlimited hay, then you need to start immediately. A rabbit that is living without hay is not going to be very healthy, as it should make up at least 80% of their diet. Rabbits only need an eggcup full of pellets a day; the bulk of their diet should be hay. Pellets should never be the main food source for a rabbit, as overfeeding concentrated foods leads to obesity and gut problems. Providing your rabbit has hay, they will never go hungry. What kind of lettuce are you feeding? If you are feeding green lettuce this is bad, as it is very watery with little nutritional value and can cause diarrhoea in rabbits. Romaine lettuce is okay. Also, what twigs are you feeding? Not all branches are safe for rabbits to eat - branches from trees with stone fruit (cherry, plum, peach, apricot etc) are NOT safe.
Can my baby rabbits eat carrots?
Wren is 100% completely wrong! Feeding carrots can kill your babies. Kits have very, very sensitive digestive tracts. The ONLY thing they should have at this age is mother's milk, access to pellets and to alfalfa hay. Greens can be introduced no earlier than 12 weeks of age, but some say it's best to wait until 6 months. There is no harm in waiting. Greens like romaine lettuce, red or green leaf lettuce (no iceberg) or cilantro are best for their first greens. Greens get introduced slowly and only one type at a time with several days in between before trying another type. Once they are used to a steady intake of greens, then and only then, can you try what are considered bunny treats. Bunny treats are carrots, apple slices, fruits, etc. (Yes, carrots are considered a treat only). Treats must be fed very sparingly. 1 tablespoon per day is the maximum amount for either fruits or carrots.
What is a rabbit's diet and eating habits?
Dr.Harry Caldicott gives great answer,I would like to add few thing.Rabbit are extremely picky eater,Our rabbit for example eat 3 different variety of hay, but chiefly eat First Cut timothy hay from Washington State. He refused to eat second cut or third cut for some reason.other bunny has no problem with 2nd or 3rd cut, and some are actually eating 2nd or 3rd exclusively, so it is really up to individual bunny.Another hay is from Massachusetts, and typically going back and forth between these 2 variety. But there are also third variety we often keep in stock as well in case problem with his appetite with both batch.Pellet is same story, using same source as where hay is coming from. And he eat lots of hays and pellet.We also buy large amount of fresh green leaf vegetable, and that is the most expensive part of his diet. But, good fresh green are very helpful to keep bunny healthy, and considering health benefit they got, it really worth it.We have water as drink, and very limited amount of fruit for his enjoyment while eating large amount of pellet. This entice him to eat pellet more, so we keep it there since he became sick several years ago. He is 9 already, so no point of changing this treat routine. But for the young rabbit, this type of treat should be used carefully.
What vegetables can rabbits eat?
There are some vegetables that are good for rabbits: Asparagus, artichoke leaves, Baby sweetcorn’s, beetroot, broccoli, Brussel, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery leaves, chicory, courgette, cucumber, curly kale, fennel, green beans, kohi rabi, peas, peppers(red, green and yellow), pumpkin, radish tops, rocket, romaine lettuce, spinach, spring greens, squash, swede, turnip and watercress.Source: Hoofia
Is it okay to feed rabbits radicchio and romaine?
According to link below - which gives a full rabbit diet plan - romaine and raddicio are OK, but iceberg is not. The site also says: Vegetables provide valuable roughage, as well as essential vitamins. As early as 3 months of age, you can begin to offer vegetables. Introduce new vegetables one at a time. This way, if a digestive upset occurs, you will know which food may be the culprit. Eliminate those that cause soft stools or diarrhea. Continue to add new varieties, including both dark leafy vegetables and root vegetables, and serve vegetables of different colors. Once your rabbit is used to several vegetables, feed him or her at least three different kinds daily for a mix of nutrients. A Good Rabbit Diet Should Include Daily Fresh Vegetables Include a variety of vegetables from the list below. (Those containing a high level of Vitamin A are indicated by an *. Feed at least one of these each day.) * Alfalfa, radish, and clover sprouts * Basil * Beet greens (tops) * Bok choy * Broccoli (mostly leaves/stems)* * Brussels sprouts * Carrots and carrot tops* * Celery * Cilantro * Clover * Collard greens* * Dandelion greens (NO pesticides)* * Endive* * Escarole * Green peppers * Kale* * Mint * Mustard greens* * Parsley* * Pea pods (the flat edible kind)* * Peppermint leaves * Radicchio * Radish tops * Raspberry leaves * Romaine lettuce (NO iceberg or light colored leaf lettuce)* * Spinach* * Watercress* * Wheat grass Kale, mustard greens, and spinach contain high levels of oxalates (the salts of oxalic acid), which can accumulate in the system and cause toxicity over time. Rather than eliminating these veggies from your list (because they are highly nutritious and loved by most rabbits), limit your use of them to 1 or 2 meals per week.
How can I design a proper dietary plan for a baby Flemish Giant rabbit?
At this stage, your baby bunny should be eating alfalfa products. Alfalfa hay and alfalfa pellets. This will give him the calories he needs during his growth spurt. You can give him as much as he wants until around 5 months, then taper off the pellets to about a half cup to about 7 months. At that point do a slow switch to timothy products. Timothy hay and timothy pellets. Base the quantity off his weight for the pellets - there should be a guide on the side of the bag. Only buy a nice plain pellet - like Oxbow or Zupreem or Mazuri or Small Pet select. As for the timothy hay - if you’re close, you can buy a bale from a farm, or you can order online. Your bun will need a lot of hay - which is always free feed - as much as he wants.In addition to the pellets and hay, you will want to introduce him to some nice leafy veggies. Anything but iceberg lettuce (no nutritional value). For a young bunny, I like giving mixed lettuces like romaine, red leaf, green leaf. i add a little dandelion - things like that. House rabbit society page (rabbit.org) has some good charts for lettuces.As for treats, when they are really young, I just don’t give them any. I want the babies to really enjoy their ‘true’ foods, so I use the lettuce or the hay as treats. This also establishes good eating behaviors and they won’t get lazy and not want to eat their hay.The most important thing in a rabbits diet is it’s hay. Read up on rabbit digestion at the house rabbit society pages. It’s really fascinating!