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Post by blossom on Dec 12, 2009 0:29:09 GMT 10
Do they need a variety in one day or do you give them one type a day or a few days, then alternate ?
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maz
Mini Rex
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Post by maz on Dec 12, 2009 8:50:42 GMT 10
Mine just get all the scraps from the kids (half eaten apples etc) and peelings from dinner, (the ends of the carrots, brocccoli stems etc.)so they get quite a variety, but like any animal they have their favourites which they would eat every day if allowed and other stuff they only eat occasionally. If yours is only young I would introduce new stuff slowly and make sure she doesn't get diarrohea which can be a problem with young bunnies.
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maz
Mini Rex
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Post by maz on Dec 13, 2009 16:00:08 GMT 10
mine got well spoilt today cleaned up the vege patch they got all the broccoli plants and celery that had gone to seed, having great fun munching through it.
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Post by blossom on Dec 13, 2009 17:45:26 GMT 10
aw bet they thought it was christmas ;D
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Post by fuzzbunz on Apr 8, 2010 20:55:12 GMT 10
mine too =] i feed them both a mix of lucerene hay, a small hand full of rabbit pellets with very little seeds then they also get a bowl of veges and a couple of very small pieces of fruit each
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agem
Netherland Dwarf
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Post by agem on May 15, 2010 20:32:37 GMT 10
I feed Dobby vegies and fruits and kitchen scraps (carrot peels, left over choy leaves that Mum doesn't want) during the day. Then at night, it's pellets - this also helps to make him excited for night night time to go in the hutch!
Hay and grass is available all the time
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jyka73
Netherland Dwarf
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Post by jyka73 on May 18, 2010 20:21:21 GMT 10
Mine have unlimited access to oaten hay and about a cup each of veg a day. At bedtime they get about a tablespoon of pellets each just to suppliment their diet a bit. I've read that they don't need any pellets at all and it's like giving them MacDonalds!
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Post by littlebunnyatas on Jul 8, 2010 12:45:30 GMT 10
What about Cherries?? Without the pips? One of my doe's goes nuts for them! Too bad they cost heaps at the moment, i hardly had any to myself! I believe all root vegetables are ok, i do feed lettuce to my stud, but only maybe once a month. It is also very good as is cucumber in summer months, helps them stay hydrated .
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Post by cherrybomb on Dec 12, 2010 11:49:36 GMT 10
So it's a mixed opinion... I generally feed Rabbit Mix from the pet store (not grocery store ones).
Should I be ruling this out and buying bales of hay instead?
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Post by Gabrielle Brunner on Dec 13, 2010 9:44:24 GMT 10
Feeding hay is a lot cheaper than feeding mixes and it is probably better for them, but you do need a bit of storage space for hay (I store mine in big wheelie bins)
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Post by stadz101 on Mar 15, 2011 13:58:11 GMT 10
i have recently got a baby dwarf and am trying to work out the best diet to keep us both happy lol the breeder gave me a bag of pellet dried corn and stuffbut im not sure wat its called or the brand i also give him carrot, apple and bok choy... but i was wondering if anyone could suggest something he might like?
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kirrie
Netherland Dwarf
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Post by kirrie on Apr 20, 2011 21:13:29 GMT 10
Hi guys I am new to these forums! I have just done some extensive research into rabbit diets as my little Rocky was getting sick from his food. I can provide an extensive list of foods if you like, but here are the bare basics that I think people should be aware of: Fruit should be kept to a bare minimum, if given at all as there is way too much sugar No seeds, grains or cereals No lettuce unless dark coloured and leafy No starchy veges like potato, carrot, peas and beans or corn (carrot is ok but should be given as a treat only) Very little to no lucerne or clover hays It is important to read carefully what is in the pellet mixes you get as the mixes in Australia are usually not very good at all Do not give your bunny bread under any circumstances Best foods are fresh grass (providing you know there are no weed killers or anything), grass hays, dandelion, Oxbow timothy hay pellets or other Oxbow products, celery, endive, parsley, basil, leafy dark coloured lettuces, brussel sprouts, asian greens like bok choy, or any of the ‘choy’s If you would like me to make a proper list I would be happy to do so. I just thought I’d give a quick run down of my findings. This info is from various vets and other forums. Hope this helps Any other questions I will be happy to help
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kirrie
Netherland Dwarf
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Post by kirrie on Apr 20, 2011 21:14:55 GMT 10
I forgot to say, about 2 -3 cups of veg a day with some good grass, grass hay and/or pellets as a base
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becm81
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Post by becm81 on Jul 20, 2011 12:51:53 GMT 10
i work in a pet store, i tell customer's that if you can squeeze the vegetable and a good amount of water comes then don't feed it to the bunnies. i only feed the leaf part of celery, bok chow and spinach to my girl. i find that the stem holds a lot of water
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becm81
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Post by becm81 on Jul 20, 2011 12:56:30 GMT 10
also, whenever Joey eats grass she gets runny poo so i try to keep her away from it as much as possible, Timothy hay is probs the best to feed bunnies and then fresh veg to go with it. i find the grain mixes make bunnies fat hehe.
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