greens and grain

[lissapell]

I have noticed since introducing oats to the buns instead of pellets, they dont eat nearly as many greens. Does this sound right? They are getting an ounce of pellets and ounce of oats and broad leaf weeds from the yard. the last few days when I check them before I leave for work they still have about 1/3 of the greens left from the previous evening.

 

[MaggieJ]

Sounds like they are enjoying the grain and are not so hungry as before. It may correct itself over time, once the novelty wears off. Are the greens gone by the time you get home from work? If so, I really would not be concerned.

 

[hoodat]

Mine are all on a greens and grains diet and they are as healthy as can be. They only get pellets when it's too rainy to collect greens. The growout rate for the young is a bit slower but there is also less fat to strip when I butcher. They taste better on that diet and I know they aren't getting anything that's been GMOd. I'd mix those oats with barley and wheat though. BOSS is also god to mix in for cold weather. My bunrabs gobble BOSS in Winter but ignore it in Summer.

 

[lissapell]

Sometimes the greens are gone sometimes they look so awful I pull them out. I am concerned about giving boss after reading it makes their temp rise. It is very warm during the day. I'm on the Mississippi coast. Am I bring overly cautious? They do get a pinch of flax. I cant get barley. These buns have filled out to be fairly massive since I have had them. They were eating a huge amount and acting starved and very boney. I have seen such a difference in them.

 

[3mina]

It's not that BOSS makes their temperature rise, it is a high fat, high protein supplement that will put weight on them quickly. Thats why its called a hot feed, not that it makes them hot It's wonderful for outdoor rabbits in the winter to help keep them in condition.

 

[lissapell]

REALLY?!! Wow I feel pretty dumb. I'll have to pick some up for sure then.