Bunny Salad List Rabbits should get two fresh salads a day. Every day, a rabbit should get a mix of at least 3 to 5 different greens or veggies. Use the Bunny Salad List as a guide. And be sure to check out the other dietary tips at the bottom of the list. Basicsone or two of these can be the foundation of a rabbit's salad:
Plusadd a few other things: Arugula or Rocket Basil Beet greensgreen leaves on the top, not beets themselves Carrot greens Cilantro Dandelion greensno pesticides Dill Endive Escarole Fennel, chopped finely Kaleuse sparingly, if at allhigh in calcium Mint Mustard greensuse sparingly, if at allhigh in calcium Parsley Radicchio Radish greens Sage Sorrel Spinachuse sparingly, if at allhigh in calcium Watercress Never feed your rabbit iceberg lettuce [no nutritional value], nuts, crackers, chocolate, seeds, pre-packaged "rabbit treats" from pet stores like yogurt drops, beans, potatoes, corn. Pellets can be optional in a rabbit's diet; if given, pellets should be doled out in "treat-size" amounts, like 1/8 or teaspoon once or twice a day. Unless your rabbit needs to gain weight, never use alfalfa-based pelletsuse only timothy-based pellets like Oxbow's Bunny Basics/T. Never use "fiesta" style mixes of pellets or any pellet brand that includes seeds, nuts, or dried fruit or vegetables. These can cause fatal blockages. For more information on rabbit care, go to Chicago Exotics. |