Sunflower seeds

[Sabine]

I bought a pack of black sunflower seeds in a health food shop this morning. Do I remember right that they are the ones recommended to feed to bunnies (in moderation of course) It says for seeding on the pack. I never gave mine the ordinary seeds as i thought it needs to be the black ones. Can someone clarify that for me?

 

[BlueGiants]

I would just be careful if the seeds you bought are for planting. They may be treated with rooting hormones or growth inducers. I use plain black sunflower seeds, like what they sell to feed the birds.

 

[Sabine]

The seeds were actually meant to sprout and for human consumption. They are also labled organic so I wouldn't think they are harmful? I've never seen black sunflower seeds in the shop before only the light brown ones

 

[BlueGiants]

If they are marked for human consumption, I'm sure they will be fine. I'll bet your bunny's will love them!

 

[Sabine]

How many should he get. He is quite thin at the moment and I guess he weighs less than 2kg?

 

[BlueGiants]

If he has never had them before, I'd only give him 2 or 3 to start with. See if he likes them and if they agree with him. I only feed mine Sunflower seeds every other day (usually during the winter). So wait a day before giving him more.

 

[whaleyk98]

Not to bud in here but do you give them the shell and all?

 

[Sabine]

I may give him two tonight so. First wanted to make sure i have the right stuff. If he doesn't like them I sprout them and have them in salad

 

[Sabine]

I am pretty sure they are dehulled? Got to check the pack..

 

[BlueGiants]

Yes, I feed it them black shell and all. Very rich in oils that help with their coat and dry skin.

 

[paul2641]

They actually aren't deshelled if there the same ones I feed my lot. My ones dive into them, They also help to put on the weight.

 

[Sabine]

I specifically got black ones as i believe they are most benificial to them

 

[whaleyk98]

They dont choke on the shells?

 

[BlueGiants]

Nope, they have no trouble chewing them up! (They do have strong back teeth... and they do eat some pretty crunchy hay!)

 

[whaleyk98]

That IS true.=)