2006-08-11 00:38:18 · 19 answers · asked by jlstaple 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I give my rabbit the occasional bit of corn, but I find that he goes WILD over grapes. If I give him one, he begs for more and comes flying to the kitchen every time the fridge door opens in hopes of another one (he lives loose in the house)
2006-08-11 03:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some types of seeds (especially things like "Canadian peas" and corn kernels) have hulls that are indigestible to a rabbit, and can cause life-threatening intestinal impactions/blockages.
Corn, fresh or dried, is NOT safe for rabbits. The hull of corn kernels is composed of a complex polysaccharide (not cellulose and pectin, of which plant cell walls are more commonly composed, and which a rabbit can digest) which rabbits cannot digest. We know of more than one rabbit who suffered intestinal impactions because of the indigestible corn hulls. After emergency medical treatment, when the poor rabbits finally passed the corn, their fecal pellets were nearly solid corn hulls! Those rabbits were lucky.
In other words...NONONONONONONONONO and NO!
2006-08-14 05:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a really controversial question in rabbity circles!
Many people have fed it to their rabbits and had no problems, however as mentioned it is very high in carbs and can make them fat if given in large quantities.
However, there are also people whose rabbits have suffered a gut obstruction caused by corn, and died. Gut obstructions are very, very bad news and generally fatal.
Because of these cases, my own view is that it is not worth the risk - there are lots of tasty things that rabbits eat so they don't miss corn!
2006-08-13 02:58:37 · answer #3 · answered by Nix C 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only in small quantitiies and as a special treat. Why not eat it yourself and then let your bunny nibble on the left over cob? Good exercise for its jaws and will help to wear down its teeth.
2006-08-12 02:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by bunnyfan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits can eat corn, but it's very high in carbohydrates and too "hot" for them to eat lots of. It's OK to give them a few kernels, but that's it, especially in the summer.
2006-08-11 07:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, corn is good for them, go for it! Don't know if they would like it cooked though, I think your best bet would be dried corn on the cob.
2006-08-11 01:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by Carpet Shark Luver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn is not recommended for rabbits. For a list of approved foods go to http://www.rabbit.org
2006-08-11 03:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. The 4 rabbits I have had, ALL loved it.
It's good for their teeth, and it also gives them a drink when they bite into the kernals.
2006-08-11 00:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about rabbits, but my guinea pigs loved it and so did my rat. I gave it to them raw. It helped keep their teeth worn and they loved it. I don't see why rabbits wouldn't eat it unless they're fussy eaters.
2006-08-11 00:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than 10% maize (sweetcorn) in their diet will cause a skin irritation that looks like they have mites.
Same goes for dogs, goats, horses and other small mammals.
2006-08-11 01:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋