What do your rabbits do with apple twigs

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- 11/09/2017 at 9:23 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Do they eat them or just gnaw the bark off? Mine just eat the bark and then lose interest
- 11/09/2017 at 9:45 AM
  Sirius&Luna
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  Mine eat the entire thing in record time. With the willow twigs they just gnaw the bark
- 11/09/2017 at 9:46 AM
  Mikey
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  Mine dont even chew them, lol. Blue and Bombur like to toss them around and Badger just buries them and pees on them
- 11/09/2017 at 9:53 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Posted By Sirius&Luna on 11/09/2017 9:45 AM
  
  Mine eat the entire thing in record time. With the willow twigs they just gnaw the bark
  
  Interesting as mine devour willow! Til I stock up and then they decide they’re bored of it
- 11/09/2017 at 9:54 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Posted By Mikey on 11/09/2017 9:46 AM
  
  Mine dont even chew them, lol. Blue and Bombur like to toss them around and Badger just buries them and pees on them
  
  LOL
- 11/09/2017 at 10:23 AM
  Boymom4
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  Depends on the size of the twig. If it is tiny they eat the whole thing, if it is half the size of a pencil or larger they will only chew the bark. Ours love willow twigs and leaves the best.
- 11/09/2017 at 11:11 AM
  Jumpy's mom
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  Jumpy just eats it! I have only tried giving him fresh twigs, not dried.
- 11/09/2017 at 2:40 PM
  Bam
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  Bam eats thin twigs, thicker twigs he eats the bark off. He seems to really, really love apple twigs. He’s not very interested in willow twigs, he eats the leaves but not the twigs.
- 11/09/2017 at 2:44 PM
  anilec
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  I use apples twigs right from my apple tree and my buns usually eat most of them. Lola like to toss them around and grunt at the sticks!
- 11/09/2017 at 2:52 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Wick does nothing with them, like every other object in the world. No chewing desires whatsoever, haha.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/11/2017 at 1:54 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  Well today I discovered that they eat the really thin ones!
- 11/27/2017 at 8:39 PM
  janjanjan
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  My bun ignores apple twigs, at most will take a few bits of bark. Willow on the other hand…. devours!
- 11/29/2017 at 4:13 AM
  Fluffykins
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  Mine eats the bark off them really fast – then spends the next couple days casually eating them haha. He breaks apart willow twigs with his teeth, but he doesn’t eat any, nor the bark.
  
  I find this frustrating because I can only find Apple sticks from a pet shop and in a pack of willow (and something else) sticks. I only get a third of my money’s worth!
- 11/29/2017 at 4:52 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Posted By Fluffykins on 11/29/2017 4:13 AM
  
  Mine eats the bark off them really fast – then spends the next couple days casually eating them haha. He breaks apart willow twigs with his teeth, but he doesn’t eat any, nor the bark.
  
  I find this frustrating because I can only find Apple sticks from a pet shop and in a pack of willow (and something else) sticks. I only get a third of my money’s worth!
  
  https://www.naturalpet-toy.co.uk/apple-sticks-for-rabbits
  
  They’re currently out of stock but they usually restock regularly
- 11/29/2017 at 5:20 AM
  Fluffykins
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  Arrrghh THANK YOU!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
  
  Hahaha probably too far but this is how much he loves them and I love providing them!
  
  Thank you so much!
- 11/29/2017 at 7:10 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Posted By Fluffykins on 11/29/2017 5:20 AM
  
  Arrrghh THANK YOU!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
  
  Hahaha probably too far but this is how much he loves them and I love providing them!
  
  Thank you so much!
  
  Haha, you’re welcome I’m a bit miffed about the price tho, they were £3.50 last month and now £4.50! You do get quite a big bundle though.
- 11/29/2017 at 8:15 AM
  Fluffykins
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  Oh that sucks! Never mind, I’m just glad I can get a nice big bundle! Less waste then the mixed pack from pets at home.
- 11/30/2017 at 4:24 AM
  jojothebun
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  Mine wont even touch them lol! I thought they might be perfect for her because she wont really chew anything, and I heard bunnies LOVE apple twigs, but nope she just ignores them besides an occasional sniff.
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