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Rabbits should have fresh hay available 24 hours a day. Rabbits less than 7 months old may have alfalfa hay, but older rabbits should have grass hays such as timothy or oat hay. Hay is essential to a rabbit's good health, providing the roughage that helps reduce the danger of hairballs and other blockages.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoAlfalfa hay and fresh alfalfa is good for young bunnies. It might also be recommended for an adult bunny recovering from illness. Otherwise, alfalfa isn't healthy for adult rabbits. It might be okay now and again as a treat. But adult rabbits should be eating tons of grass hay (not alfalfa hay, which is a legume), as well as certain fresh greens and pellets daily. See the related question (linked below) for more info.
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∙ 11y agoMaybe, it depends.
Alfalfa sprouts are high in protein and calcium, both of which can be harmful to your rabbit if eaten too much (and most healthy adult pet rabbits don't need much of them).
If your adult rabbit is eating a balanced diet (see related questions below!), and isn't eating a special diet for health reasons, then some alfalfa sprouts are fine. Like, a small handful every once in a while, as part of the daily salad.
Some rabbits need more protein and calcium than others. E.g. juveniles, pregnant and nursing does (females), and in some other cases (talk to your vet!). These rabbits could eat alfalfa sprouts on a more frequent basis!
See the related questions below for more info and links.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it is mmm mmm good and healthy for rabbits. The rabbit won't like it if it is fryed or cooked.
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What animals eat alfalfa?
Alfalfa is often used as feed for horses. It is also fed to cows. Rabbits can eat alfalfa but should be fed timothy grass.
What do wild calico rabbits eat?
Wild calico rabbits do not exist as a normality. Someone has turned them loose and they have reproduced. They eat what all wild OR domestic rabbits eat; alfalfa, grasses and herbs. (as well as carrots from mr. MacGregor's garden.
Can dogs safely eat rabbit alfalfa pellets?
There's nothing in alfalfa pellets to hurt a dog should it eat them. However, there is also little nutritional value in them for dogs either. Rabbits are herbivores and their food is plant-based, whereas dogs are carnivores and require meat protein in order to remain healthy.
What pet rabbits eat?
What do Rabbits Eat in the Wild? In the wild rabbits eat: Weeds, grass, plants, clover and even wildflowers, during the summer Twigs, bark, pine needles, buds, and green grass or plants they can find, during the winter
What age can rabbits eat grass?
baby rabbits can eat alfalfa around 5-6 weeks old. If the babys are still with their mother you can introduce the alfalfa to them around 5 weeks and they will start on their own to feed. as long as mother is still nursing them. don't feed them any fresh alfalfa or vegatables until 8 weeks. I hope that helps!
Can baby guinea pigs eat alfalfa sprouts and green pepper?
Green peppers yes, not sure about alfalfa sprouts
What is the difference between bean sprouts and alfalfa sprouts?
Bean sprouts are produced from mung beans or soy beans. Alfalfa sprouts are grown from alfalfa seeds and are much smaller than bean sprouts.
What animals eat alfalfa?
Alfalfa is often used as feed for horses. It is also fed to cows. Rabbits can eat alfalfa but should be fed timothy grass.
Can Alfalfa sprouts be consumed by humans?
yes, alfalfa sprouts are directly consumed by humans in sandwiches or salads, but the main use of alfalfa is to be eaten by animals in the form of hay
What do pet rabbits eat daily?
They need alfalfa pellets and fresh water daily. They also eat just about any fresh vegetable except things from the cabbage family, i.e.: brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower. They also like some fresh fruits like apples and strawberries.
Are rabbits aloud brussle sprouts?
Brussel Sprouts are a gassy veggie. I don't feed my rabbits any gassy veggies as the rabbit is unable to burp and if you have it in a cage it is unable to eat Mother Natures natural medicinal remedies.
Are alfalfa sprouts safe to eat while pregnant?
T. C. Fry, a nutritional expert, wrote that alfalfa sprouts contain the carcinogen canavinine and for which we, unlike horses and other animals, secrete no enzyme to break down. I do not know if that means we should eat none of it, or that we should just eat alfalfa sprouts in moderate quantities. Fry is of the view that if a food has any natural toxins, we should not eat it, as it is not part of the human's natural diet. However, many leafy greens contain trace amounts of natural toxins, and (for example) Victoria Boutenko advises us to rotate eating the greens.
What do wild calico rabbits eat?
Wild calico rabbits do not exist as a normality. Someone has turned them loose and they have reproduced. They eat what all wild OR domestic rabbits eat; alfalfa, grasses and herbs. (as well as carrots from mr. MacGregor's garden.
Can a person plant alfalfa plants for human consumption?
Yes Alfalfa sprouts are common ingredients with sandwiches and salads.
What sprouts can you use in a green salad?
Mung bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, lentil sprouts... all go well in a green salad. Basically, anything that can be sprouted can be added to a salad.
Is it safe to eat alfalfa sprouts during pregnancy?
Most experts recommend against having sprouts of any kind while pregnant, even if thoroughly washed or cooked. The reason for that is because sprouts may contain dangerous bacteria, such as E.coli or Salmonella, which can lead to food poisoning.
Many calories in alfalfa sprouts?
1 cup contains 8 calories.
