jaxmarblebuns
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I currently feed an all pellet diet and I am happy with it, I’ve never had problems with GI issues and the rabbits are full of energy, seem happy, and most live till about 6-8+ (which from what I’ve read is pretty good for outdoor large breeds).
However, I have been wanting to experiment with more fresh greens as I’m sure it would be a bit healthier for them.
The most common fresh diets I have seen follow this pyramid.
From the information I have gathered this is the diet that I am considering feeding koi (9 pound male Rex)
Hay.
Free choice Orchard Grass and/or Timothy
Greens.
Romaine, Spring mix (no spinach) and cilantro would be staples and interchangeable greens would include Kale, Butter Lettuce, Raspberry Leaves, Dandelions, safe garden scraps/leaves. Some veggies I would add sparingly/sometime would include cucumber, bell pepper, zucchini.
(There are more greens/veggies that I can/would add but these are the most common ones I can get).
He would get one cup of salad for every two pounds of body weight, about 4-5 cups per day.
Pellets.
I would continue feeding the pellets I have. However, I would only feed about 1/2 cup per day instead of 1 cup.
Treats.
I don’t give any of my rabbits treats that much, maybe once a month. When they do get treats it things like carrots, banana, safe kitchen scraps, etc. I don’t buy store bought treats.
Here is why I’m hesitant to do this. First off, all rabbits that I’ve seen on this “house rabbit” diet have looked to be in good shape. However, the only people I see talking about there rabbits getting GI stasis, blockages, poop problems, unexpected/unexplained premature death in some cases, etc. are people who have their rabbits on diets like this. I do understand that that could be caused by other environmental factors, but it does make me wonder.
So, do you think this kind of diet would work?
Has anybody had experience with this diet?
If it need tinkering, what should I add or take out?
Sources:
What to Feed Your Pet Rabbit | Rabbit Diet
Feeding Your Rabbit | VCA Animal Hospital
https://youtube.com/c/101rabbits
https://youtube.com/@StormyRabbits
https://youtube.com/c/TheBunnyLady
(And many others that I cannot remember the names of/don’t care to try and find atm).
However, I have been wanting to experiment with more fresh greens as I’m sure it would be a bit healthier for them.
The most common fresh diets I have seen follow this pyramid.
From the information I have gathered this is the diet that I am considering feeding koi (9 pound male Rex)
Hay.
Free choice Orchard Grass and/or Timothy
Greens.
Romaine, Spring mix (no spinach) and cilantro would be staples and interchangeable greens would include Kale, Butter Lettuce, Raspberry Leaves, Dandelions, safe garden scraps/leaves. Some veggies I would add sparingly/sometime would include cucumber, bell pepper, zucchini.
(There are more greens/veggies that I can/would add but these are the most common ones I can get).
He would get one cup of salad for every two pounds of body weight, about 4-5 cups per day.
Pellets.
I would continue feeding the pellets I have. However, I would only feed about 1/2 cup per day instead of 1 cup.
Treats.
I don’t give any of my rabbits treats that much, maybe once a month. When they do get treats it things like carrots, banana, safe kitchen scraps, etc. I don’t buy store bought treats.
Here is why I’m hesitant to do this. First off, all rabbits that I’ve seen on this “house rabbit” diet have looked to be in good shape. However, the only people I see talking about there rabbits getting GI stasis, blockages, poop problems, unexpected/unexplained premature death in some cases, etc. are people who have their rabbits on diets like this. I do understand that that could be caused by other environmental factors, but it does make me wonder.
So, do you think this kind of diet would work?
Has anybody had experience with this diet?
If it need tinkering, what should I add or take out?
Sources:
What to Feed Your Pet Rabbit | Rabbit Diet
Feeding Your Rabbit | VCA Animal Hospital
https://youtube.com/c/101rabbits
https://youtube.com/@StormyRabbits
https://youtube.com/c/TheBunnyLady
(And many others that I cannot remember the names of/don’t care to try and find atm).
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