Why Grass/Hay is good for Rabbit’s Teeth

Friday, October 7th, 2011
blade of grass magnified

Look at grass under the microscope to see how its structure helps to wear down rabbit’s teeth and prevent dental disease.

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).

Bunny Money Saving: How much is your lawn worth?

Monday, July 12th, 2010
rabbit grass or hay

How many rabbit owners cut their grass, throw away the clippings, and then go out and buy hay for their rabbit? On the left of the picture is a bowl of grass – I’ve been cutting one each day since the grass started growing this spring. It’s totally free. On the right is a bag ... Read More

Trashing the Place: Bunny Boredom

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Rabbit destrustion

This is the mess that greeted me this morning when I went to investigate the odd banging sounds coming from the kitchen: Can you spot Scamp? No, me neither, that would be because he’s sitting under the work top in the veg rack practising his “Who me?” face. The onions are safe (removed after the ... Read More

Fresh Grass – Yummmmm

Monday, April 19th, 2010
Scamp eating grass

The lovely warm weather has the grass growing like crazy. I’ve been picking a bowl a day. The rabbits love it, it’s good for their tummies & teeth, and the more fresh grass they eat the less hay I have to buy! If your bunnies aren’t used to grass remember to introduce it gradually and ... Read More