Bottlebrush (Callistemon) plant safe for chewing?

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 4sd replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 2 months ago by DanaNM.

Viewing 4 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 02/13/2018 at 12:51 PM
  DanaNM
  Moderator
  9064 posts
  I never thought to look into this, but I saw Azerane’s lovely bird munching on bottlebrush foliage on Insta… so thought I would ask!
  
  Anyone know if bottlebrush twigs are safe for buns to chew? I found that the flowers are listed as toxic, so I’m inclined not to mess with it, but if the twigs are safe that sure would be convenient, as they are planted all up and down my street!
  
  . . . 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.
- 02/13/2018 at 1:28 PM
  Bam
  Moderator
  16998 posts
  I googled it, it says non-toxic to cats and dogs and horses.
  https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bottlebrush
  
  It’s not a plant that exists here so I’ve never seen it. Looks very pretty though. Non-toxic to horses sounds good because they’re hind gut fermenters just like buns. It’s only 6 in the morning in Adelaide so Azerane is probably still in bed but she can probably say
- 02/13/2018 at 2:15 PM
  DanaNM
  Moderator
  9064 posts
  Thanks! It is gorgeous when in bloom, and always full of humming birds
  
  . . . 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.
- 02/14/2018 at 1:24 AM
  Azerane
  Moderator
  4691 posts
  Here I am
  
  The only information I have regarding bottlebrush and buns is from the Rabbit Sanctuary (the largest rabbit rescue in Australia). I’m told by the owner they have often provided bottle brush branches (I think with leaves) to their rabbits with no problems for several years. The thick bark would be good for chewing I think
  
  I would certainly trust them as a reliable source, plus as Bam said, non-toxic to horses is usually a good starting point I haven’t ever tried to myself, there’s lots around the streets but I can just go around lopping off big branches of street trees in the middle of the suburbs, lol. Wish we had several ourselves.
- 02/14/2018 at 1:44 AM
  DanaNM
  Moderator
  9064 posts
  Great, thanks!
  
  Hahah mine are on my street… but they prune them regularly so I doubt they would miss a few twigs here and there.
  
  . . . 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.
Author

Messages

Viewing 4 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.