Here's a diet that gives your rabbits the treats they like and keeps them healthy:
After being around domestic rabbits for well over 40 years, I've finally figured out a diet that makes them happy while
Dried carrot tops
- rolled oats (okay in very limited quantities).
- Sweets (incl. chocolate), milk and milk products (no butter or cheese), potato
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also maintaining a healthy gut. My rabbits no longer get upset stomachs and their 'output' looks a lot like what the
local Jack rabbits leave as 'presents' in front of my house. It's a very short list of items; here they are:
Timothy hay (unlimited supply)
Water (unlimited supply)
Dried apple (sliced thinly) - a few times a day as treats (do not feed them the seeds)
Dried carrot (sliced thinly) - a few times a day as treats
Timothy hay pellets (the puffier kind are the better type) - a quarter of a cup per day, per 5-pound rabbit.
Optional:
Dried parsley
The secret to this is drying out the fruit and veggies, since too many fresh vegetables can unbalance a rabbit's
digestive system, resulting in diarrhea and even death. It's also important not to feed them too many pellets.
Dried fruit tree leaves are another option that most rabbits appreciate. Note: For older rabbits that have trouble
digesting carrot or dried carrot tops, consider substituting dried carrot for dried parsley.
NOT SO GOOD FOODS:
- Lettuce (too much will make your rabbit ill).
- Celery, cereals, pasta, potatoes, yams, and bread.
Rabbits should get little or none of these foods
BAD FOODS !:
chips (obviously), or anything that contains synthetic fats or refined sugar.
What to look for when monitoring your rabbit's gut health (click here)
Rabbit Motility Regimen
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