I have a picky rabbit when it comes to food I just wanted some opinions on what type you believe to be the best for rabbits, also best types od treats, she is extremely picky when it come to treats, HELP ME SAVE MONEY! :D
2007-02-04 17:07:12 · 7 answers · asked by bagpipe12678 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The best brand of rabbit feed I've seen is Heinold Rabbit Feed. More people have won the National Show for the American Rabbit Breeders Association on Heinolds Feed than any other rabbit pellet. I personally feed Heinolds myself. Purina probably has the second most popular rabbit feed.
Some other notable feeds are: Buckeye, Manna Pro, and Show Rite, and Master Mix Pen Pals
For most rabbits, I would recommend a feed that has about 16-17% protein and about 2-3% fat.
For a treat, I'd recommend giving your rabbit a small handful of timothy hay.
Other things you could use for a snack or treat could be: 1 comfrey leaf or a quarter to half slice of bread.
Papaya tablets from a store like GNC can also work as a snack. Papaya helps to prevent fur blockage.
I don't recommend giving vegetables, greens, lettuce, green grass, or fruit. These can make your rabbit gain fat, make it molt/shed, make it produce more ammonia/stink, and also make it get diahrrea.
2007-02-07 04:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of grass hay like timothy, brome, orchard grass or oat hay. Give unlimited hay. Did you gradually switch from the old food to the new food? How long have you had the rabbit and how long has it been on the new food? A new rabbit in a new place may not eat a lot. I would give about 1/4 cup or less at a time and see if it does get eaten. Sometimes, if you give too much at a time, you can have a hard time determining if the rabbit is eating. There could be a medical reason for the rabbit not eating. The teeth (usually molars) could be overgrown causing pain and making the rabbit unable to eat. If you rabbit is not eating anything and not pooping, you need to take it to a rabbit savvy vet. A pellet free diet can be done, but it is hard. Your rabbit will need 4-5 (or more) different veggies every day to get the vitamins and minerals your rabbit needs. A pellet free diet is usually only done for rabbits that cannot have pellets due to medical problems.
2016-03-29 05:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treats are easy, feed just a few carrots or apples per day.
No matter what anyone says, DO NOT feed your rabbit just veggies, this is too strong for them and they will have diarrhoea and it is not good for their digestive tract.
What has been working before? If you got it from a store or breeder ask what they use, usually you can take what they use and blend it into other feeds and the rabbit will get used to them. If you have the area for storage, buy in 50lb bags. They last a long time, and are cheaper than pet store feed. I use Nutrina feed, but I used to use Mana Pro, Sho feed. Different people use different feeds, there's no 'best' out there. Make sure you do feed the right amounts and don't just free feed. That will lead to a very fat bunny!
2007-02-04 18:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by missknightride 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find a well balanced pellet that your bunny will eat. Blue Seal makes an excellent food, so does Manna Pro, Agway, etc. (I do not like the L/M brand, but that's JMHO). Look for a palin pellet with a minimum of 15% protein (the first number listed in the contents) ann 20% + roughage (second number listed). Avoid foods with treats, puffs, seeds, "nibbles", or colored flakes. The food should smell like fresh hay, not moldy or bad.
You can give your bunny oatmeal mixed with the pellets to encourage her to eat. I avoid fruits like banana's and grapes. They are full of sugar and are disruptive to the digestion. Small bits of fruit and vege's are OK, but SMALL! They should be treats, not the main nutritious part of the diet. Apple (no seeds), papaya, orange (no seeds, with skin!), peach (no pit!), pear and mango are fine. Small amounts of greens like turnip and beet tops, dandelion leaves, parsley, celantro, romaine, (DARK green leaves) are fine. But if yousee any sign of loose stools, stop all fresh produce and give hay for 24 hours.
In 20+ years I have seen more rabbits killed with kindness that I'd like to remember. Too much of a good thing is bad, and you have to be the "mommy" with the good sense not to over do it. (A rabbit will never starve to death on purpose. Pick a good food for her and let her know, this is it.)
2007-02-07 02:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Giants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oats not to many thoes because it can stop them up apples with peanut buter bananas my rabbit loved just the feed store rabbit feed 50 pounds for about 4 dollars i had lots of rabbits!! They will eat if they get hungry enough.
2007-02-04 17:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by shana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello
i feed my rabbits manna pro I get it from tractor supply. it isn't my much money either and all my rabbits like it. my rabbits also like carrots, yogurt chips, and nibble rings. Don't give ur rabbit to much veggies though because it will make ur rabbit sick and could kill it.
Good luck with Money!!!!!
2007-02-05 13:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by Bunny_Lover5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
veggies? thats what i would eat if i were a picky rabbit.
2007-02-04 17:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by planet_niall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋