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what you shouldn't feed rabbits

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What you must NOT feed your rabbit

Feeding rabbits is not simple. Well, actually it is, when you know what you must NOT feed them.

As illustrated elsewhere on this site, the main part of a rabbit's diet must be hay, and high fibre supplements.

You should note however that it is best to avoid alfalfa hay since it is high in calories and may make your rabbit fat. Timothy hay or good quality meadow hay are best.
A rabbit eating lettuce? A good example of what they should NOT eat
It is not suitable to feed any vegetable, fruit or plant until you have checked on them and know they are safe. Not to do so, can cause your rabbit to have serious problems that may become fatal.

A lot of information available is clearly contradictory and, as with any doubt, it is not worth the risk of feeding foods you are not sure about.

Quite simply, in the rabbit's natural habitat they have adapted and developed their whole digestive system, from the teeth to the end of the gastrointestinal tract, to eat and graze grasses.

May we suggest you visit this link to view recommended High Fibre Supplements .

Simply by applying commonsense to this, you will realize what is and what is not sensible. The lists of what not to feed a rabbit are exhaustless, but below is a guide for the more commonly known vegetables, plants, weeds and fruit.

With vegetables, DO NOT ever feed your rabbit lettuce. Lettuce contains lactucarium which causes diarrhoea in a rabbit. Lettuce has been known to cause GI Stasis, a fatal condition.

Other common vegetables to avoid are Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, kale, Parsnips, Potato or Potato peelings, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swedes and Tomato leaves.

Vegetables, with which there is some dispute, are Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Mustard greens, Peas pods and Radish tops. Therefore,' if in doubt, leave it out' should apply with these vegetables.

If your rabbit has free use of the garden or part of the garden, then you must avoid Anemones, Arrow Grass, Bluebells, Broken Fern, Burdock, Buttercups, Clover ,Daffodils, Dahlia, Deadly Nightshade, Delphiniums, Fireweed, Foxglove, Hemlock, Horehound, Honeysuckle, Iris, Ivy, Jimson Weed, Lilies, Laurel, Lupine, Milkweed, Poison Hemlock, Poppies, Primrose, Snowdrops, Sweet Clover, Tarweed, Tulips, Water Hemlock.

As you can see, a long list of weed types and this is only the more commonly know varieties. Rabbits cannot expel gas and plants such as Clover causes gas. Feeding on foods that produce gas can result in bloating, pain and if not careful can be fatal.

It is best to confine the rabbit's grazing or eating part of the garden to a grassy area.

Foods that are safe to feed a rabbit in small amounts are Basil, Beet Greens, Carrot and Carrot tops, Celery leaves, Dandelion leaves and flower, Dill, Mint, Parsley, Watercress, Wheatgrass.

From the above list, it can be seen, some common herbs are fine to feed.

Fruit is very sugary so only feed occasionally in small amounts,Apple, Bananas, also Blueberries, Cranberries, Pears, Raspberries and Strawberries.

But again, take care and only give a very small amount as a treat.

If feeding a rabbit apples or pears, be sure that you do not feed the pips of these fruits since, they contain minute amounts of cyanide, which although harmless to humans ,can be harmful to rabbits

Finally, do not feed foods high in carbohydrates.

Do not feed Beans, Breakfast cereals, Bread, Cookies, Corn, or nuts which may contribute to enterotoxaemia, a condition in which the blood contains toxin from the intestines.

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Feeding rabbits is not simple. Well, actually it is, when you know what you must NOT feed them. As illustrated elsewhere on this site, the main part of a rabbit's diet must be hay, and high fibre supplements. You should note however that it is best to avoid alfalfa hay since it is high in calories and may make your rabbit fat.

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Rabbits are naturally sociable and inquisitive, so developing a good relationship with them can be rewarding for both of you.

However, it's crucial to get rabbit handling right, as without correct handling, it's possible your rabbits will perceive you as a threat. Watch vet Molly demonstrate how to hold a rabbit so that your rabbits can learn to see you as a friend and companion.

Top tips for handling rabbits

Start early

Get your rabbits used to human touch by socialising them early. Rabbits who aren't handled regularly from a young age, or rough handling at any age, may find human contact distressing.

Be gentle

Move slowly and talk quietly around rabbits so not to startle them. They're more likely to be relaxed in a quiet and calm handling environment

Picking rabbits up when you're close to ground level is less likely to scare them, and is also more safe, as it helps prevent them being dropped by accident from a height. We advise all interaction to take place on ground level when possible.

Covering their eyes (with a towel or in the crook of your arm) can help them feel more relaxed whilst being held, but you should ensure the nares (nostrils) aren't obstructed.

Be safe

Safety is paramount when handling rabbits as their fragile spines can be seriously, or even fatally, damaged if they feel insecure and struggle when held.

Hold rabbits gently but firmly, ensure one hand supports their back and hindquarters at all time. Help them feel secure by holding all four feet against your body.

Never pick rabbits up by their ears. It would be extremely stressful and is highly likely to injure them.

Reduce stress and minimise the risk of injury by using the minimum level of restraint necessary. This depends on the animal's temperament, health status and the activity undertaken.

Supervise children at all times, and only adults or responsible older children should be able to pick up rabbits.

Avoid placing rabbits on slippery surfaces. Placing a towel down can help make rabbits feel more secure.

If you're concerned about your rabbits' behaviour, seek veterinary advice to rule out any form of illness or injury that could be causing problems. Their reaction to handling may also depend on their past handling experiences, so you'll need patience to help grow their confidence around people.

Please download our Rabbit handling advice (PDF 380KB) for more on handling and training. Or why not try something new today and enjoy watching your rabbits investigate and play with different toys and objects.

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