Irina, That is Fantastic news!!! From what I’ve read pellets are the last thing they go back to eating so I wouldn’t worry about that, … maybe think of it as the sign that you are most likely out of the woods when he gets happy about his pellets.
The dandelion greens are great, … I’d thought you’d said something that made me think he was eating greens. My apologies, I was in a hurry to write back to you and didn’t take the time to reread all your posts, and I’m not sure now if that was in this thread or the other one you had. For now I’d make sure you leave the dandelion very wet when you give it to him, that will help with the hydration. Glad he liked the plain water.
Whether or not crabapple is safe to eat is a question I’ve been wanting answered for some time. If you don’t get a direct response I think I’ll ask it as a specific topic. I’d be cautious with willow, I know willow twigs are safe but I’ve no idea which kind of willow it is, I’ve only bought mine and I’d rather stick to doing it that way, … feels safer. Roses, and leaves from rose bushes are fine, so are leaves from a lot of berry bushes such as raspberry, black currant and strawberry. Mine love broccoli leaves as much as they do the actual broccoli. Herbs are good, but I’d be reluctant to try more ornamental type shrubs. Usually they eat plants that we eat (or ate, roses were indeed a common food at one time and actually belong to the same family as the apple and strawberry plants), so while just because it is safe for us doesn’t make it safe for them I’d definitely work it the other way, if we shouldn’t eat it they shouldn’t. (Should has nothing to do with appeal, we could eat broccoli leaves and carrot tops, just in our wasteful ways we don’t. My personal theory is that too many people eat based on what is visually appealing to them rather then anything to do with the actual food, … but I digress.)
I’m posting the link to my favourite page on this topic below. The article has very helpful information for planning a well balanced rabbit diet (keep in mind that your requirements will be a little different for the next few months, but this will help you start planning, know what you are working up to), and the lists of suggested greens, vegetables and fruits is helpful. And always, ask if you have a question, … never hurts!
http://rabbit.org/suggested-vegetables-and-fruits-for-a-rabbit-diet/
Please let me know how Butterscotch does in the next couple of days, I want to hear he is all better!!!
Hugs to both your darlings, so happy they are looking forward to a happy healthy home together. And congratulations on getting through your first crisis so well, … extra hard when something that is supposed to be routine takes you by surprise that way. I hope it was a confidence building experience, and that you don’t need to draw on any of your newly acquired skills for many years to come.
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