should i get a salt lick?

[flagrl]

my bunny keeps licking me and i think some of that has to do with wanting salt. or do bunny's use salt licks

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

No, salt and mineral licks or stones are not necessary and can be dangerous. Too much salt can lead to imbalances and even blood pressure problems (think about what happens when people eat a lot of salt). A rabbit might not use it for months, then eat the whole thing in a couple days. The same goes for mineral stones. If you are feeding a good pellet, they should get the salt and minerals they need from that.

Licking can be a sign of affection and is not really related to dietary needs.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Grooming is a sign of affection. Some here feel that a salt lick is not needed and others feel differently. All of our bunnies have had them for years--some use them and some don't, but we have had no problems.

 

[flagrl]

ok i thought that since he was doing that alot i thought he might need a salt lick or something

 

[OneTwoThree]

Yup that^^^

Grooming is a sign of affection