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Forum DIET & CARE How to measure leafy veggies

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    • Number1Sticky
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        This may sound like a strange question but. When I measure leafy veggies for my rabbits, am I supposed to pack the lettuce in the measuring cup or should it be loose?


      • LBJ10
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          I think most people pack it in there. I tend not to use a measuring cup though, I think others don’t either. I just grab a couple of big handfuls and that is usually plenty for my buns. If I give them too much, they tend to not want to eat it all.


        • Sarita
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            I never measure but I know I give a very generous amount. If I did measure I guess I would pack the greens but it doesn’t need to be so exact just make sure it’s plenty generous.


          • Elrohwen
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              I don’t measure either. I use the lettuce shaped bowls that you can get at most pet stores, and fill them until I can’t fill anymore. Each bun gets two of those per day and i figure they hold about 1.5-2 cups if I actually packed it into a measuring cup.


            • Isabelle
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                I don’t measure. I usually have my ‘system’, for romaine lettuce 3-6 leaves depending on the size, and for parsley/cilantro/kale I give about 1/3 of the bunch, but your bunches could be different. Dutchess seems to always eat every scrap of what I give her, so I suppose guage your measuring by what your buns eat and their weight, maybe not necessarily by cups.


              • RabbitPam
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                  As you can see, most of us don’t measure. I wouldn’t pack it, just sort of shred and fill a measuring cup one time and see how much it feels like in your hand. Then go by your handful loosely after that. You can put a cup into your food dish (I also use the leaf shaped bowl mentioned) and if it is basically full, you’re good. Just don’t over fill the cup or dish or your hand. You bunny will space out the eating throughout the day (unlike dogs that inhale in one minute) and that’s good for them. If you are having leftover greens from breakfast that’s still there at dinner time, it’s probably a little too much, so cut back. If bunny finishes greens, just make sure the hay is fresh and unlimited. A bunny will eat greens, pellets and treats first, but when left, hay is actually great for their tummies and she’ll eat enough of it if it’s all that’s there.


                • LittlePuffyTail
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                    My vet recommends measuring “not packed”. I don’t measure anymore, as I have developed an eye for the amount after years of feeding bunnies but it’s good to measure if you are a new to bunny care or your bunny’s dietary needs have changed.


                  • tanlover14
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                      I always used packed – BUT have since stopped measuring as I feel I have a pretty good eye for how much to feed them now!


                    • Number1Sticky
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                        Thanks everyone. I normally don’t measure it. I just wanted to kinda get a starting point. I have a nice size glass bowl I put their veggies in and I normally fill that up, with it spilling over the top. It holds about 2 cups.

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