Rescuemom
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Crush is approx. 5-7 lbs of weight(this is a rough estimate, but I'll find out for sure at his next vet check up, he's a fairly big boy though), and gets unlimited Timothy Hay, and approx. 1/4 - 1/2 cup of Timothy Hay pellets per day, although I do find if I adjust the portion into smaller sizes every few days, it encourages him to eat his hay more. He also gets the occasional handful of fresh greens(usually romaine and some herbs).
Unfortunately, I won't keep Cilantro in my house, despite how much he loves it because my dog has epilepsy and the strong smell of Cilantro triggers my dogs seizures.
That said... I find Crush LOVES his greens, LOVES the occasional cheerio or two, LOVES banana's and strawberries(his two favorite fruits) and loves herbs as well. Anything fresh, he LOVES.
I was reading another topic on here which gave some great ideas as to what everyone feeds their rabbits.
However... How many people grow their own greens, weeds, herbs, etc for their rabbits? And if you do, what do you grow?
I've been considering growing my own fresh grass(as my yard has none until we redo the yard and I don't trust grass just anywhere in this city), dandelions(same reason as the grass), and some herbs. Thoughts?
I also have a beautiful white lilac tree in my yard, and am wondering what all is safe off the tree to give to Crush? I've heard the flowers are, but are the flowers, twigs/branches and leaves all safe or no? Is this just something I should avoid?
I'm hoping that once we get our lawn redone(we have to aerate it, put down fresh compost/top soil to give the soil nutrients, then lay down some grass because our lawn is basically bare), I can take Crush in our yard. It's fenced in, and I have a dog run with a roof too. NO HE WOULD NOT BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED, EVER, WHILE OUTSIDE. This would ONLY be done under close supervision and when the ground has grass.
Anyway... Hoping for some ideas or thoughts on what I can grow in my house for my bun. I'd love to supplement with fresh greens. He loves them and has no health problems and has never has a GI problem from his diet while I've had him. I DO keep a close eye on him too though, when I add anything he's never tried just to be sure.
Unfortunately, I won't keep Cilantro in my house, despite how much he loves it because my dog has epilepsy and the strong smell of Cilantro triggers my dogs seizures.
That said... I find Crush LOVES his greens, LOVES the occasional cheerio or two, LOVES banana's and strawberries(his two favorite fruits) and loves herbs as well. Anything fresh, he LOVES.
I was reading another topic on here which gave some great ideas as to what everyone feeds their rabbits.
However... How many people grow their own greens, weeds, herbs, etc for their rabbits? And if you do, what do you grow?
I've been considering growing my own fresh grass(as my yard has none until we redo the yard and I don't trust grass just anywhere in this city), dandelions(same reason as the grass), and some herbs. Thoughts?
I also have a beautiful white lilac tree in my yard, and am wondering what all is safe off the tree to give to Crush? I've heard the flowers are, but are the flowers, twigs/branches and leaves all safe or no? Is this just something I should avoid?
I'm hoping that once we get our lawn redone(we have to aerate it, put down fresh compost/top soil to give the soil nutrients, then lay down some grass because our lawn is basically bare), I can take Crush in our yard. It's fenced in, and I have a dog run with a roof too. NO HE WOULD NOT BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED, EVER, WHILE OUTSIDE. This would ONLY be done under close supervision and when the ground has grass.
Anyway... Hoping for some ideas or thoughts on what I can grow in my house for my bun. I'd love to supplement with fresh greens. He loves them and has no health problems and has never has a GI problem from his diet while I've had him. I DO keep a close eye on him too though, when I add anything he's never tried just to be sure.