My rabbit loves to eat grass. he hates pellets. is it ok if I feed him only grass?
2006-08-01 12:04:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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 rabbits 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
2006-08-02 02:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Rabbits love grass
2006-08-04 21:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Okay but on certain conditions.
The BUNNY that eats GRASS might lose her taste for PELLETS. It seems quite unlikely.
Grass is the HEALTHIEST food the Rabbit can eat along with HAY,
PROVIDED that
'the grass has no fertilizer or pesticide on it,. And the grass is noti traveled by WILD RABBITS / SKUNKS / RACCOONS /
That can Transmit DANGEROUS /DEADLPARASITES.,
Pellets can cause obesity.
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2006-08-01 19:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got rabbits and I love them. It's important to feed them the pellets and grass, along with a variety of vegetables. Put carrots, broccoli and lettuce in there for them as treats. Don't just feed them the grass, since it doesn't have the nutritional value to sustain the rabbits. Give them lots of variety. They love alpha hay too.
Make sure you play with your bunny out of the cage every day. Keep the rabbit indoors. Make sure you have something for him to chew on too. He's dependant totally on you.
2006-08-01 19:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not ok to only feed grass. You must give it an unlimited supply of timothy hay. You should also be feeding veggies and some fruit. I suggest you go to this website and read up about rabbits and you should also read the book The House Rabbit Handbook. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-08-02 08:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to mix in some pellets with the grass. Don't give him too much of any kind of greens. If he shows signs of diarrhea, cut back on the grass.
2006-08-01 20:55:29 · answer #6 · answered by tkron31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO there is not enough nutrients in grass for them to just live on. But if your rabbit refuses to eat pellets this is what you do. Give him just pellets and nothing else other than water. Nothing else for about 3 days. It may seem cruel, but he will have to eat eventually, and when he is hungry he will eat. Don't worry he will not die.
Good luck!
2006-08-01 19:56:43 · answer #7 · answered by silverboy470 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eating grass is fine but the rabbit does need a balanced diet. try switching the feed you're using or mix it with rolled oats, sunflower seeds even some cheerios. as a treat try a small slice of fruit a few times a week.
2006-08-01 19:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by pink_pink_u_stink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course! I let them eat grass and they r still very very strong and healthy!
2006-08-01 19:09:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg!!! yea rabbitsss eat grassssss
2006-08-01 19:08:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋