Jackrabbit
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Can rabbits eat this? I have lots growing on my property and I’m curious to know weather the rabbits could eat it or not. TIA! 
Can rabbits eat this???
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RabbitsOfTheCreek
Netherland Dwarf Breeder & Well-known Member
Oh no wonder I couldn't get anything about it, I put "weed" instead of "reed" 
this cite says it's a good forage source. Giant Reed to FORAGE LIVESTOCK - Arundo BioEnergy. but what cattle can eat rabbits sometimes cannot. You should google if horses can eat it. If horses can, chances are rabbits can.
Looks like there haven't been any scientific studies concerning the use of Giant Reed for rabbits. You can read more about it at Giant reed (Arundo donax) | Feedipedia It apparently is large in size but small in nutrition. If you go to the Feedipedia link above, you can click on the 'Nutritional Tables' tab and get more detailed information on nutrition.
Yup, we feed it to bunnies. Wish they could go eat it by themselves without us having to do a cut and carry.
Basically any grass can be fed to bunnies, although some are more nutritious than others. But, as we know, it's best to look up each one to make sure.
Basically any grass can be fed to bunnies, although some are more nutritious than others. But, as we know, it's best to look up each one to make sure.
I have a large amount of giant cane on my property as well, and am curious how much, how often, and what part of the plant you feed to your rabbits? Thank you for the info!
