Is it safe for rabbits to eat grass?

Answer 1

Most greens are safe for rabbits but there are a few you should streer clear from. These can depend on the breed of rabbit so you shuold talk to your vet about it.

Answer 2

Hay is the most important part of the house rabbit diet. A constant supply of good quality grass hay must be available 24 hours a day.

Hay provides healthy indigestible fiber, which keeps the digestive tract working normally. It has been documented that plenty of roughage, especially hay, will reduce problems with hairballs and other blockages, which can be deadly to rabbits. In addition hay contains a variety of other nutrients and calories essential to the good health of your rabbit. The type of hay preferred is GRASS hay which can include timothy, prairie, brome, meadow, oat (this is the Grass, not the oats you buy in the store to eat for cereal), and Bermuda. Often, grass hay is sold as mixed grass, which contains several of these types.

Alfalfa hay is not preferred due to its higher calorie and calcium

Answer 3

Wild rabbits eat grass as the main part of their diet. If you put your rabbits on your lawn, check that it hasn't been sprayed with weedkiller in the last two weeks. Put them out when the grass is dry, not just after rain, as wet greens cause bloat and diarrhoea. Otherwise, its safe.

Answer 4

You can give your rabbit grass, though you must give other foods as well, so that your bunn has a range of nutrients and vitamins. Around the age of four to six months, you can begin introducing vegies and fruits - begin with slices of carrot, apple, parsley, mint - you should only give them a little bit at first, then wait 24 hours with his regular food - to make sure he doesn't develop diarrhoea from the new food.
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyfood.html

You should also give your rabbit hay - hay is absolutely essential for fibre for their complex stomach digestion (rabbits have the longest digestive system of any mammal!), and if they don't get hay, they can develop 'gastric stasis', a slowing of their digestive system, which can lead to constipation and death. Have a read of these articles which explain in more detail -
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html

Answer 5

yea . . . . but not the grass in the garden cause most grass in the garden has chemicals on it . . . . like the weed stuff you put on it and all that other grass. you can buy grass at the pet store and it will grown like in a little plant thing. that's the kinda grass you should give your rabbit.

Answer 6

Yes, I have five rabbits and they nibble on grass when they are in their rabbit run. They particularly like grass that is going to seed, crab grass and dandelions. You can also make bunny salads of red or green peppers, parsley, spinach, radishes and sunflower seeds.

Answer 7

Rabbits eats Grass and carrots in very sweet way. It very much safe and good for them and for their coming clan.!!

Answer 8

But what should they eat? Maybe meat?? The best grass carrots and cabbage! Have healthy rabbits!!

Answer 9

Yes that's fine but not grass cuttings when you've mowed the lawn it changes the sugar content of it and it can become dangerous to numerous grass eaters.

Answer 10

of course it is it,s the best thing for rabbits to eat. The only time it,s not good if you cut your grass with a petrol lawnmower because of the fumes. or use weed killer in your garden