Chamomile

[naturestee]

Hi all! I'm in a gardening mood but I have nogarden. @#%!* apartment! I'm planting an herb garden inside for Mocha.I found a packet of chamomile seeds in a local store, and I waswondering if buns can eat chamomile. I remember seeing chamomile tealisted as a treatment for mild stomach upset for buns. I already knowit works for people- I'm drinking it right now. This was in apetshop-quality book on rabbits I found in my local library. Doesanyone know if I can feed him chamomile as an occasional treat? Whatpart should I give him- leaves, flowers, or both?

 

[ayglnu13]

From:http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=4220&forum_id=1

My rabbit's favorites:

Dandeliongreens- vit A, C and iron, magnesium, potassium, andcalcium, improves appetite- caution diuretic
carrots and carrot tops,high in sugar feed small amts
plantain, Refrigerant, diuretic, deobstruent andsomewhat astringent. Has been used in inflammation of the skin,malignant ulcers, intermittent fever, etc., and as a vulnerary, andexternally as a stimulant application to sores.
clover, red clover can cause gas
apples- lots of sugar use small amts
Pears-lots of sugar use in small amts
parsley-VitA rich in iron and copper helpsurinary problems, digestiveproblems, and intestinal obstruction.appetite stimulant
mint, good for loose stool, and to decrease milk production, also helps moms with mastitis
rose leaves,be sure they are untreated plants
blackberry leaves, simulates appetite
rasberry leaves, caution with pregnant animals canstimulate contractions
strawberry leaves, rich in iron
willow branches, pain relief
chamomile flowers,has soothing and sedative qualities, soothes the stomach
romaine- Vit A,has soothing and sedativequalities, soothes the stomach
romaine- Vit A



~Amy

 

[naturestee]

Thanks, Amy! I wasn't sure whether or not Icould trust the book. It was a little older and was one of those thin,glossy paperbacks that are made to sell at pet stores. I forget allthat I'm planting, but mint, wheat grass, and basil are a couple of theother ones. Parsley and cilantro are fairly cheap at the grocerystores, so I'll just keep buying them there. I only have so much roomfor plants.

 

[Carolyn]

Smart move to double check, naturestee! Going to bring back a post about planting your rabbits' garden.

-Carolyn