Feeding Rabbits - What You Should Know When Keeping Rabbits

Rabbits like to often chew on something. They
chew on cage bars; they chew on rugs, broom and
even on hair! They do this even after they are
fed. This could be interpreted as animal pica,
the behavior of eating inedible stuff. It could
be indicative of something serious or not. But
no matter what it is, feeding rabbits must not
be taken for granted. Letting your bunny loose
to eat anything it wants is a sure way to kill
it.

Don't think that it's easy to feed rabbits. They
are actually more sensitive in what you give
them. You might also be thinking that all
vegetables and all fruits are good for them but
you're wrong. They are not that predictable.
Feeding rabbits can be more complicated than
just tossing them a bowl of your left-over salad
for munching on. Be wise about choosing the food
you give to your bunny. What you should not give
are such as lettuce, cabbage, parsnips, swedes,
potato tops, tomato leaves, too much rabbit
pellets and certain plants that can be found in
your garden (best not to let your rabbit loose
then). Never give your bunny sweets and junk
food, too.

All vegetables mentioned can give serious
problems to your rabbit. They can either cause
diarrhea or gas to your bunny. Some are too high
in calcium that's unhealthy for the rabbit. They
can die from bloating. So be careful on what you
give them. If you are busy during the entire day,
put you pet rabbit in a cage or hutch. Don't let
it loiter around the house because they
literally eat anything! Not only because you're
worried about your rug or blankets but also
because you should be worried about your bunny.

It must be kept healthy. Feeding rabbits sure is
tough. Now you know why you can't simply tell
your bunny to help itself to the leftover salad.
There are other vegetables and fruits you can
give to your rabbit as treats: apples, carrots,
and banana. Don't let rabbit pellets become the
bulk of its diet. You wouldn't want to eat
cereals for breakfast, lunch and dinner would
you? So alternate its diet by giving it fresh
foods.

Raising rabbits should not be difficult for you.
You can already memorize the vegetables you
should not give your pet bunny. Keep your pet
rabbit healthy and happy by giving it the right
food for its growth. Believe me, if you do this
you'll have a very healthy and happy bunny
that'll love you.

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Learn step by step the right way of feeding
rabbits the first time and avoid having to make
painful mistakes that beginner rabbit owner's
are prone too. Separate yourself from the
average rabbit owner who will end up harming
their rabbits without knowing it and you could
learn more tips on raising rabbits from the
guide here: http://www.howtoraiserabbits.com

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