Well, the location is actually wrong on my profile, we are in Maine now. So yes, we have access to lots of grass and weeds, we have a garden too we can grow in. I was reading for a rabbit salad they do like a cup of romaine and maybe some dill or parsley, or some other herb. But he still won’t eat lettuce! Maybe baby lettuce or some sort of other lettuce
I have two rabbits and one devours romaine but the other won't touch it. They've been that way for 8-9 years now. It's the same with other varieties of lettuce. Don't fret, just be willing to experiment by providing different kinds of produce. Soon, you will no doubt develop a clear understanding of each rabbit's preferences.
Oh nice! I’m trying to get him to try some dill
What do you do for a salad for the rabbit that hates lettuce?
She is much more picky in general than my other rabbit. She will eat dandelion greens, although it's hardly a favorite of hers. I've found it to be a challenge in the past to provide enough greens low in oxylates, but the listing at the House Rabbit Society is ever-changing, as they seem to move food items between the low and high-oxalate lists constantly. I've also utilized watercress and now see that kale is listed as low! Also use bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, italian parsley, rapini and cabbage. I'll probably try out yu choy (morning-glory leaves and stalks) soon. My understanding is that parsnips are poisonous to rabbits, so please beware there. Turnip, mustard and collard greens are also possible salad items.
Okay. I’ll check the house rabbit society, but I read that things like broccoli and kale are really gassy and it said to have two table spoons of things like that? I don’t know if it’s true but that’s what I read. I’m going to try to get him to have another kind of lettuce and see if he eats it.
No, my location is wrong hah. We’re in Maine.
Okay, thanks! At that website it says things like dandelion greens, we have LOTS of that. Can I feed the same amount as I would lettuce?He absolutely can have salad with no lettuce! Greens are of course a part of a rabbit's diet, but hay should be absolutely the main priority, so don't worry too much about offering loads of greens.
Spring greens would be an option, but there's more choice on the link @Blue eyes has posted
Just remember that any new greens (like dandelions) need to be introduced slowly. Offer just a small amount to start out. As their gut gets used to the new food, the amount can be gradually increased. (Detailed instructions at linked site.)
