Fruit?

[bunnyluv96]

Is it ok for bunnies to have fruit as a treat? Which are ok to give and how much for an eight week old lop? Thanks!

 

[elrohwen]

Hopefully my post in your veggie thread answered this question as well. Check the library for an approved fruit list: http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=12046&forum_id=17

Excess sugars can be hard on a bunny's digestion, so I would wait a few months to give fruit. And when you do begin to give it, just give very small pieces and monitor his poop to make sure he's digesting it well.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

elrohwen wrote:

Hopefully my post in your veggie thread answered this question as well. Check the library for an approved fruit list: http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=12046&forum_id=17

Excess sugars can be hard on a bunny's digestion, so I would wait a few months to give fruit. And when you do begin to give it, just give very small pieces and monitor his poop to make sure he's digesting it well.

:yeahthat:

 

[bunnyluv96]

ah ok, didn't realize the list had fruit on it as well. and gradual like the plants. Got it! Thanks!

 

[elrohwen]

Dried fruit is also good - just try to find the stuff with no sugar added. My bun is extremely picky and won't touch fresh fruit, but he loooves dried papaya. I like it because I can buy a container of it and it lasts forever (since the bunnies only get very small pieces at a time).

 

[bunnyluv96]

I like the dried fruit idea. I was wondering how the heck would I keep it fresh it he can only have just a little bit? I will try both and see which he likes best. Thanks!