Pecan or oak?

[Dublinperky]

I have gaint Pecan and Oak trees in my backyard. I was wondering if they were safe for my bunnies to chew on. I thought they would make good chewing toys that are free.

 

[Spring]

I would notgive theoak twigs, I've seen it listed on "unsafe" on a few websites such as these ones..

http://earthhome.tripod.com/saferab.html

http://www.mckellier.com/archives/images/2006/RabbitMenu.pdf

I can't find pecan, so I would avoid giving them it unless someone knows otherwise . Better to be safe than sorry!

 

[Haley]

Good question! Like Spring, I know Oak isnt good for them. I cant seem to find anything on Pecan so I would err on the side of caution if I were you. Do you have any apple trees around? Bunnies love to chew on apple twigs (just be sure they arent sprayed)

 

[Dublinperky]

Thanks I think I'll avoid both to stay on the safe side!

 

[Pipp]

Just a reminder that ALL twigs and branches are safer if they've been dried out. I believe it's usually the sap that's toxic? Whatever it is, the recommendation is always to let fresh branchesdry for a few weeks, or at least stick them in the oven for a few hours.

I also brush off any algae, lichensor moss (with a stiff brush),some forms are toxic to rabbits.



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