First food to feed bunny!

[Bella's mom]

Hi my wonderful friends,

Hope you and your bunnies are all well. So my Bella will be 6 months on July 1st and she’ll be starting her first fruit and veggies. So I am wondering what foods should I start with and also, should I wait a few days in between feedings such as strawberries for 3 days and then peppers after? Thanks everybody!! Much appreciated

 

[Blue eyes]

Start with greens, not fruits. Fruits are super sugary -- they are treats. No treats until bunny is used to a variety of greens.

Start with something leafy green like romaine lettuce, basil or cilantro. You'll be checking for any changes in poos. Offer one type of green only for several days.

Check here for more

https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/greens--veggies.html

 

[Bella's mom]

Start with greens, not fruits. Fruits are super sugary -- they are treats. No treats until bunny is used to a variety of greens.

Start with something leafy green like romaine lettuce, basil or cilantro. You'll be checking for any changes in poos. Offer one type of green only for several days.

Check here for more

https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/greens--veggies.html

@Blue eyes, thanks so much my friend for your swift reply. It is much appreciated. I will definitely follow your suggestion and thanks for the awesome link. I will start with cilantro or basil... I'm Italian so my mom has a huge garden with basil and cilantro! thanks so much! I'm sure Bella will love it!!!

 

[Preitler]

I wonder why the most natural things like grass doesn't even get mentioned on some sites...

This is the best site I know on this topic:
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits

 

[Bella's mom]

I wonder why the most natural things like grass doesn't even get mentioned on some sites...

This is the best site I know on this topic:
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits

Thanks so much @Preitler, I'll read this article too Much appreciated!! Can't wait to try Bella on other foods and I'll keep an eye on her poop too Thanks!!

 

[Blue eyes]

I wonder why the most natural things like grass doesn't even get mentioned on some sites...

This is the best site I know on this topic:
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits

For me, I don't even think about grass because I live in the desert. Our yard is dirt and sand!
But for those who do grow grass out here, it requires constant watering, not to mention fertilizer, weed control, pest control... all those things that bunny should not eat.

And with indoor bunnies, it can sometimes be more of a hassle to take them outside to graze - depending on weather, time to watch them if area isn't predator proof (like an x-pen), and being sure that the grassy area is free of chemicals mentioned.

Not everyone lives in the Austrian paradise that Prietler does. That would make grass feeding a breeze.

 

[kdhall]

My rabbit loves to nibble on basil leaves!