Greens

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 6sd replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 6 months ago by Vicky.

Viewing 2 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 05/12/2022 at 10:36 AM
  Vicky
  Participant
  205 posts
  Hey guys, another question from me.
  
  I have had my bun for a year and half now. We have tried many lettuces and greens (only those allowed for bunnies). We have gone through two GI stasis and a lot of bloated tummy and several tummy and poop issues. Everything was because of the greens we were giving her. She has a very sensitive tummy to any diet changes.
  
  So she is now only on hay and pellets diet. She has been doing wonderfully since then.
  
  The question is… Are greens absolutely necessary in their life? If she has been doing great now and all the greens just caused problems to her? I don’t want to go through another stressful situations. She also takes papaya support tablets and probiotics everyday. She is very happy and healthy bun.
  
  Thank you
- 05/12/2022 at 10:52 AM
  DanaNM
  Moderator
  9054 posts
  Greens are not strictly necessary, and if they are causing issues then no need to stress over giving them. Some buns just don’t do well with greens for whatever reason.
  
  Adding a variety of hays can help to give some variety in the diet. Some buns also do well on dried herbs even when they can’t handle fresh, so if you wanted to try that you could, but it would be more of an enrichment thing than a dietary requirement.
  
  . . . 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.
  - 05/12/2022 at 2:24 PM
    Vicky
    Participant
    205 posts
    Oh you made me feel at ease right now. I was just so worried I’m not giving my bun enough. I just don’t want to cause another problems with tummy. I read articles about how it is necessary to give them fresh greens but i literally cannot.
    
    So i can have a healthy bun just with hay and pellets?
  - 05/12/2022 at 7:34 PM
    DanaNM
    Moderator
    9054 posts
    Yes definitely. I wouldn’t advocate for it in normal circumstances, but it’s definitely OK in a case where it is medically necessary.
    
    . . . 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.
  - 05/12/2022 at 11:08 PM
    Vicky
    Participant
    205 posts
    Thank you very much, I’m much more calm now
- 05/12/2022 at 3:43 PM
  LBJ10
  Moderator
  17026 posts
  Yes, you can have a healthy bunny on a hay and pellet diet. You can help add some interest with hay toppers like dried herbs.
  - 05/12/2022 at 11:09 PM
    Vicky
    Participant
    205 posts
    Thank you very much, i thought something bad can happen if i won’t give the greens. Thank you again ❤️
Author

Messages

Viewing 2 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.