What grain should rabbits eat?

Answer 1

I was unable to locate a list of flowers clearly identified as being safe for rabbits. However, there are several studies of what sorts of flowers wild rabbits tend to raid out of gardens the most, and one assumes wild rabbits know what's good for them and what isn't. So the following is a list of several types of common flowers that should be safe for rabbits:

Baby's Breath, Black-eyed Susan, Clematis, Clover, Cockscomb, Coneflower, Coral Bells, Cosmos, Crabapple, Forsythias, Hawthorn, Impatiens, Lilac, Morning Glory, Oriental Poppy, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Plantain Lily, Roses, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Verbena, Vervain, and Zinnias. Of course, any gardener can tell you that rabbits dearly love the flowers from just about any vegetable that produces one, as well as the bulbs of such things as tulips and crocus.

That being said, rabbits are built to eat grass, and only supplement their diet in the wild with leaves, vegetables, bark, flowers, etc., when available or they are particularly hungry. Flowers are very high in sugars and should only be given as the occasional treat. And some may be downright poisonous, so if in doubt, best not to give it to bunny at all.

The flowers of these plants are listed as safe for rabbits on the MediRabbit website: apple, mustard, basil, borage, burnet, calendula (pot marigold), camomile, clover, coriander (cilantro), dandelion, day lily, dill, daisy, fennel, gladiolus, hyssop, jasmine, wild pansy, lavender, rose, rosemary, sage, sunflower, thyme, great plantain.

Warning: Some of the flowers listed above are considered poisonous for rabbits by the House Rabbit Society, including: calendula, clematis, daisy, gladiolus, impatiens, morning glory, snapdragon, wild jasmine.

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Answer 2

Rabbits shouldn't really eat grains. The best food for rabbits is a variety of high-quality commercial pellets, leafy greens and vegetables, and lots and lots of dried grass (such as timothy hay). You can also feed rabbits cereal grasses as a treat, such as oat, barley, and wheat, but when doing so, give your rabbit the whole stalk and not just the loose grain. Grain on its own is not recommended for rabbits, as it may be too difficult for your rabbit to digest and is not nutritionally varied enough. Some rabbits do enjoy the occasional blade or two of wheat or oats with the grain head attached (they seems to like the crunchy bits!). An oat groat or two (this is the whole grain, it is NOT the same as rolled) is an okay treat in strict moderation. See the related question below for more info and helpful links about the rabbit's diet.

Answer 3

Rabbits don't eat any seeds. Rabbits eat hay and leafy plants, and pet rabbits also eat pellets. As a treat, you can give your pet rabbit a bite of fruit. See the related questions below for more info and helpful links.

Answer 4

Any grain. It cannot have thistles, or mold! That is the only qualification.

Answer 5

dandelions only dandelions only

Answer 6

Dandelion flowers