Rabbit Welfare Society of Bangladesh
SAFE FOODS FOR RABBITS
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rwsbd
Cos Lettuce/Romaine
Bok Choy
Celery
Chicory
Fennel
Endive
Carrot tops
Watercress
Spring Greens
Basil
Parsley (Italian/Curly)
Rocket
Coriander
Mint
Dill
If you would like to add a new green to the diet, remember to introduce them slowly as they could get an upset belly.
From the Garden
Grass
Apple tree branches
Strawberry Leaves
Blackberry Leaves
Raspberry Leaves
Sunflower leaves
Dandelion
Bramble
Burnet
Chickweed
Cleavers
Clover
Coltsfoot
Dock
Knapweed
Sow Thistle
Foods to give Sparingly
Apples
Artichokes
Banana
Grapes
Watermelon
Blackberries/Strawberries/Raspberries
Carrots
Parsnips
Beetroot
Kale
Spinach
Spinach, Kale and Silverbeet can cause tummy issues like colic and bloat which is why they must be fed in small amounts.
Fruits must always be given in small amounts also. If your bunny begins to get wet poos then cut back on the fruit.
Toxic/Unsafe Foods
Avocado
Biscuits
Bread
Corn kernels or Popcorn
Chocolate
Anything cooked
Rice
Chips
Apple SEEDS
Onion
Potatoes and Peels
Poppies
Nuts
Pellets
Pellets make up a tiny percentage of the diet. The good pellets have at least 18% fibre. Anywhere between a TBSP to a small handful per day is fine, unless your bunny needs to put on weight or is a nursing mother.
How to change diet
The key is to take it slow. It takes weeks to switch to a new diet. Gradually you’ll need to reduce the amount of pellets fed by 5% whilst adding the new greens. Overfeeding of one type of plant or introducing a large quantity of new ones can lead to an upset tummy or loose feaces. When switching pellets slowly replace the current food with pellets and add more and more of the newer one each week.
When poo’s get sloppy
When your bun begins to get loose poos cut back on all fruit, Vegetables such as carrots (high in sugar) and
Dark greens such as kale and spinach as they contain too much calcium and pellets.
Resources
http://therabbitdoctor.com.au/rabbit-owners/rabbits-diet-to-prevent-dental-disease/
http://www.veterinarycentre.co.nz/feeding-rabbits.php
http://rspcavic.org/health-and-behaviour/rabbits/
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