Safe foods and not so safe foods for your pet rabbit

[samssimonsays]

1. What NOT to feed your rabbit: Rabbits are fond of vegetables, but not all fruits and veggies contain ingredients that are suitable for them.
   
2. You should definitely limit the amount of calcium-rich veggies and fruits
   you feed them. Calcium can ultimately cause health complications.

• Absolutely never feed your rabbit cauliflower! This is vital
  information! They are unable to pass gas and cauliflower will cause them to need
  to, which puts their lives in danger!!!!
  
• Any fruits and veggies should be bought from a store and cleaned, rather
  than picked from your neighborhood or backyard. These backyard harvests often
  contain hazardous chemicals and pesticides.

1. How
   Much to Feed Your Rabbit: This
   all depends on their size. Small rabbits (2lbs - 6lbs) are fine on about a 1/2
   cup to 1 cup daily. Larger than that should have 1 cup daily, possibly a cup and
   a half if they are over 10 lbs. Ones that are pregnant or nursing kits should
   always be free fed. Once again, talk with your vet to determine proper food
   servings for your particular breeds.
   
   
   • Where
     to get Rabbit Food: Part
     of taking care of a rabbit, is finding the best food possible. Pellets can be
     found at any local grain elevator, farm supply store, or pet store. Timothy Hay
     can often be found in the same location. Often the feed found at grain elevators
     or farm supply store will be of a higher quality, and the employees will often be more knowledgeable
     about it.

Caution:

• Absolutely NO Cauliflower!!!

Quick Tips:

• Water is a rabbit's #1 important
  nutrient!!!

 

[Rob]

Can I feed my rabbits fresh grass from my yard?

 

[samssimonsays]

Can I feed my rabbits fresh grass from my yard?

Most grass is safe as long as it is not treated with any chemicals or weed killer.

 

[mikiz]

The cauliflower thing, does that extend to Broccoli and brussel sprouts etc?

 

[samssimonsays]

A general rule of thumb to use is anything that gives us gas, will give them gas. I avoid those as well personally.

 

[mikiz]

I thought it might, seems weird I see only cabbage mentioned most of the time. It's the same for rats I believe too, no gas-producing food

 

[samssimonsays]

I thought it might, seems weird I see only cabbage mentioned most of the time. It's the same for rats I believe too, no gas-producing food

yeah. I thought I had it in there but I guess I don't lol! I will have to edit that!