This may be posted somewhere but I haven't been able to find it so I thought I would just ask. We have tons of dandelions and my husband has been working really hard to get them out of our front yard. I have a huge feed bag full. Has anyone tried to dry them or how could I save them for the bunnies since they can't possibly eat all of them in one day.
Dandelions
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Yes, you can dry them. Spread them out on a screen or even a sheet of cardboard and turn them once or twice if needed. Make sure they are thoroughly dry before storing them so they don't go mouldy. The only concern I can see is if your husband uses any pesticides/herbicides/chemical fertilizers on the lawn. That could contaminate the dandelions.
Cindi Davis
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Mine are the same as ChickiesNBunnies eat em all LOL
Hey thanks everyone! No my husband doesn't use anything on the yard. We have 5 acres and a small pond so he doesn't want anything getting into the pond. How much is too much to let a bunny eat at once? I gave them all a handful.
Depends on how much they are used to. Are you mixing other grasses and weeds?
When I make grass hay, I let the lawn grow tall and then mow it all down. Leave it for a day, flip it the next and then gather on the 3rd day. You need sun and no rain/humidity for it to dry fast.
I've also piled it on my front porch and turned it 2x a day for 3-4 days when it was going to rain.
It's weird how rabbits eat TONS of greens when in their cage, but once on the ground...they just nibble a little here or there. :/
When I make grass hay, I let the lawn grow tall and then mow it all down. Leave it for a day, flip it the next and then gather on the 3rd day. You need sun and no rain/humidity for it to dry fast.
I've also piled it on my front porch and turned it 2x a day for 3-4 days when it was going to rain.
It's weird how rabbits eat TONS of greens when in their cage, but once on the ground...they just nibble a little here or there. :/
Frosted Rabbits
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ChickiesnBunnies":27009gl6 said:
That is called 'grazing'!! When on pasture, so to speak, the animals will pick and choose their favorites-- but when confined, they will happily scarf down anything--but if you watch-- they do choose their favorites first!
Note-- dandelions are excellent plants for bringing micronutrients that are located in the deeper soil levels, up to the surface, and are a good calcium source. The deeper a plants tap roots go, the better they are at bringing some locked up nutrients and making them available to surface feeders.. AND, those deep roots also work at breaking up compacted soil types, making it possible for the shallower rooted plants to get a better root-hold..
