Diet

Apple Branches

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Or this leaf?

It’s probably the wrong time of year for pruning, but we missed at the end of last year so the apple tree is rather overgrown. I’ve whipped off a few branches and used them to decorate Scamp’s corner. Before: After: Doesn’t it look nicer with a bit of greenery! Of course it won’t stay that ... Read More

Rabbit Diet & Nutrition

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

We’re having a brief break in toilet tubes toys whilst we restock! Instead I’ve been writing about feeding bunnies. I originally intended to use this website to write about rabbit housing but it’s hard to write about one thing without relating to another. So I’ve added a section on diet & nutrition. I’ve got the ... Read More

Rabbit Food – Don’t Believe the Marketing

Saturday, October 30th, 2010
On the left a wild rabbit’s diet on the right pet rabbits. In general, a pet rabbit’s diet should include a large amount of hay or grass, a moderate amount of other fresh plants and only a small amount of commercial dry food.

Rabbit food manufacturers inundate us with colourful labels that promise to keep our rabbit happy and healthy by providing foods that are ‘complete’, ‘natural’ and ‘full of vitamins’ but some foods are much to low in fibre and some companies don’t even mention the need to feed grass or hay (the most natural and important component of a rabbits diet).

Carrot Tops – Free Rabbit Food

Friday, September 24th, 2010
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Not all rabbit food has to be expensive. Ask in the right places are you can get tasty vegetables for you bunny – for free!

Plants for Bunnies

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
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There are lots of plants and trees that you can grow in your garden to provide a tasty and free addition to your rabbits diet.