The “Hay & Veggies” diet for your rabbits
Did you know about the “Hay & Veggies” diet?
Offer an unlimited amount of fresh grass, grass hay and weeds to your rabbit.
The “Hay and Veggies” diet consists of lots of hay, fresh grass, weeds and fibrous grasses, plus a large and varied selection of greens and vegetables every single day. This is undoubtedly the most natural way to feed your bunny and is highly recommended.
Examples of green foods (offer in large quantities)
Broccoli (leaves and top)
Brussel Sprouts
Spinach
Celery (leaves are good)
Dandelion greens (and flower)
Herbs
Swiss chard (any colour)
Leafy green lettuce (NOT iceberg)
Parsley
Carrot/Beet Tops
Water cress
Baby greens
Go with the seasons and offer a large variety of vegetables – especially leafy green items. Do not be tempted to offer only the favourite veggies!
Follow the same guidelines as listed for selecting and using green foods with the exception of the amount. Only offer a small amount (up to a handful) of any combination of the foods below. You will note that these are mostly fruits:
Kiwi Fruit
Peach
Capsicum
Raspberries
Cherries
Strawberries
Pear
Blueberries
Apple
Peas in the pod
Melon
Mango
Blackberries
Cranberries
Edible flowers from the garden such as roses, nasturtiums, day lilies, pansies and snap dragons. We do NOT recommend feeding bananas and grapes as some bunnies become addicted to these foods! Avocado is best NOT fed at all as some toxicities have been reported.
Forbidden Food for Rabbits
Never feed any commercial rabbit treats or high carbohydrate snacks that include those found in the following list;
Dried Beans
Cereals
Breads
Oats
Seeds
Refined Sugar
Chocolate
Dried Corn
Cake
Nuts
Dried Peas
Wheat…….or any other grains
Via:: Dr Kevin Pet Advice
