DuncanTheDutch
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I was wondering if buns are able to eat sunflower seeds. I wasent sure about the shell part.
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Pet_Bunny
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Yes, I feed Pebbles sunflower seeds used for birdseed. She eats the shell and all. Buck mentionedthat he uses it during the winter to help keep his bunnieswarm. I hear that the oil in the seed conditions their hairso they have that shiny look.
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Stephanie
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Just keep in mind that with seeds, like any treat, only give in moderation or else you'll have a chunka bun on your hands.
dajeti2
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I just gave Apollo a small handful thismorning to see what he thought of them.:shock:He was tryingto tear the cage down trying to get more, I couldn't believe it. It waskind of scary how much he liked them. What a treat, wow, and they arecheap which I love.
Tina
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Pet_Bunny
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dajeti2 wrote:
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You created a Monster!!!
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Stephanie
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Now I want sunflower seeds.
(for me...and maybe my buns can have a couple)
(for me...and maybe my buns can have a couple)
dajeti2
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I use the untreated seeds you feed to birds. I tried one and without the salt..YUCKY!
I created a Monster indeed.:X Everytime I walk in the kitchen Ihave an 18 pound monster standing right up begging for more.:shock: Ortrying to take apart his cage:?He is hard to say noto.
Tina
I created a Monster indeed.:X Everytime I walk in the kitchen Ihave an 18 pound monster standing right up begging for more.:shock: Ortrying to take apart his cage:?He is hard to say noto.
Tina
JimD
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Black sunflower seeds are ok to give the buns.
They are considered a "hot" food andare often giventohelp buns gerenate additional body heat in the winter time.
Too many will make for a chubbie-bunnie, though.
They are considered a "hot" food andare often giventohelp buns gerenate additional body heat in the winter time.
Too many will make for a chubbie-bunnie, though.
Pet_Bunny
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Stephanie wrote:
Make sure it's NOT the salted ones, I don't think it's good for them.
Here is the post that Buck wrote:
Other bird seed might, if fact, be dangerous. I have noknowledge of that, but black sunflower seed is often recommendedin small quantities to provide fat producing energy to combat coldtemperatures for outside rabbits.
As mentioned, it is a "hot" food, high in fats, and not recommended forsummer time fare. I do dispense a bit each morning to myoutside buns on top their regular feed, as well as some oats during thewinter.
Buck
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Make sure it's NOT the salted ones, I don't think it's good for them.
Here is the post that Buck wrote:
Other bird seed might, if fact, be dangerous. I have noknowledge of that, but black sunflower seed is often recommendedin small quantities to provide fat producing energy to combat coldtemperatures for outside rabbits.
As mentioned, it is a "hot" food, high in fats, and not recommended forsummer time fare. I do dispense a bit each morning to myoutside buns on top their regular feed, as well as some oats during thewinter.
Buck
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Rainbows!
Stephanie
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I actually don't give my rabbits seeds anymore,they just don't need the added fat. Back when I was uninformed aboutproper rabbit care (beforethis sitein other words)I used to feed Chompers the kind of food with all the colored bits oftreat stuff in it, chock full of seeds. Well, I learned my lessonquickly!
I am just now having major sunflower seed cravings. lol I do likemunching on peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds and thelikefrom time to time.
I am just now having major sunflower seed cravings. lol I do likemunching on peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds and thelikefrom time to time.
Sunflower seeds can be very oilyandhave a high amount of fat in themforrabbits. I'd feed them only to my rabbits in moderation -especially ones that have gone through processing and arenotshelled. A teaspoon or less is the most mine willget.
There are other treats that are better for them, like papaya,greens... Oats are said to have a high level of fat in themas well, which is why I give my rabbits canned pumpkin instead if Ireally want them to get a high dosage of fiber.
You want to be careful of starchy or high fat treats for them.
-Carolyn
There are other treats that are better for them, like papaya,greens... Oats are said to have a high level of fat in themas well, which is why I give my rabbits canned pumpkin instead if Ireally want them to get a high dosage of fiber.
You want to be careful of starchy or high fat treats for them.
-Carolyn
JimD
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Pet_Bunny wrote:
That's the post I was looking for!! Good form Rainbows!!
Good point about needing to be unsalted. I would advise buying the onesthey sell as bird seed for cardinals...even the grocery store has themstocked with the wild bird seed.
Stephanie wrote:
Make sure it's NOT the salted ones, I don't think it's good for them.
Here is the post that Buck wrote:
Other bird seed might, if fact, be dangerous. I have noknowledge of that, but black sunflower seed is often recommendedin small quantities to provide fat producing energy to combat coldtemperatures for outside rabbits.
As mentioned, it is a "hot" food, high in fats, and not recommended forsummer time fare. I do dispense a bit each morning to myoutside buns on top their regular feed, as well as some oats during thewinter.
Buck
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Rainbows!
That's the post I was looking for!! Good form Rainbows!!
Good point about needing to be unsalted. I would advise buying the onesthey sell as bird seed for cardinals...even the grocery store has themstocked with the wild bird seed.
