Willow

[Bugsy12]

i've read that rabbits can eat willow branches but i dont know about the leaves so im wondering if you know about it if so tell me please wouldnt want my bunnys to gwt sick

 

[SOOOSKA]

Yes the can, mine LOVE them.

Susan

 

[Bugsy12]

the branch and leaves?

 

[SOOOSKA]

Yes both. A friend went and picked large garden waste bags full, then she dried them in her garage so they leaves are nice a crisp.

Honestly they go nuts for them.

Susan

 

[Kizma]

Yes. A judge here in Australia told me willow bark is also good for pain in bunnies, also good for getting your giant breeds to hit their full size apparently.

 

[Bugsy12]

Okay thanks

 

[LakeCondo]

Willow is listed as a "tolerated only in small amounts" plant in MY DWARF RABBIT, pg 70. It points out that "willow bark contains salicylic acid compounds similar to aspirin and may create or exacerbate illness." I assume it's an intestinal irritant, as it is for humans as well, in large doses.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

The native Americans used to make a tea out of willow bark and used it to treat illnesses. It is where modern day "Aspirin" came from.