CARING FOR YOUR RABBIT 16: MY PERSONAL GRASS, FRUIT AND VEGGIE SELECTION FOR MY BUNNIES

Here's a list of grasses and vegetables and fruits that I've tried feeding my bunnies. I'll also put in some that I keep seeing, but haven't tried. For me, grass hay takes 80% of the diet, pellets about 10% and greens another 10%. I'll indicate the max amounts I've tried. Clarification: I don't try them all at the same time. Remember, I just feed 10% greens of the daily diet

This is by no means an exhaustive list. This is just my personal preference. To each his own, right?

Common Name	Max Tried	Comment
Carabao Grass	10%	1 small bowl per day
Bermuda Grass	NA	Haven't tried, but common enough in PH
Napier Grass	10%	About 3 long strands per day (2 ft strands)
Wheat Grass	NA
Oat Grass	2%	1 small bowl per day. Very limited supply
Barley Grass	2%	1 small bowl per day. Very limited supply
Banana Leaves	10%	Roughly 12 x 4 inches leaf per day
Basil Leaves	5%	6-12 mid sized leaves. I give this unlimited during a GI Stasis episode. One of the few my bunny will eat
Mint Leaves	1%	Very limited supply. I rarely give it.
Dill Bristles	5%	One foot step. I just feed the bristles, NOT THE STEM. Secondary food during GI stasis.
Sweet Potato Leaves	10%	About 6-10 mid sized leaves. I give this unlimited during a GI stasis episode. The top food my bunny will eat during an attack
Water Spinach	10%	About 6-10 mid sized leaves. I give this unlimited during a GI stasis episode. However my bunny hardly eats this during a GI stasis attack
Cilantro	NA	Commonly cited as a GI stasis favorite. I haven't tried it
Madre de Agua	NA	Commonly cited as fodder. This is ideal for pigs, not rabbits (very high protein, very low fiber)
Moringa	1%	I very rarely give it. My bunnies don't like it much
Tarragon	1%	I very rarely give it. Fattening
Lemongrass	1%	I very rarely give it. Very limited supply
Pineapple	1%	I give one small piece every week. Supposedly helps digestion.

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Barley Grass, Carabago Grass, Sweet Potato #SaveRabbitsPH

Barley Grass, Carabago Grass, Sweet Potato #SaveRabbitsPH