How do you give your veggies to bun are they cut up small or big chunks

[OreoTheBunny]

Hi everyone,
New bunny owner here, just wondering how you all give your veggies to your buns and fruits?
Do you cut it all up small or do you give them whole pieces?
It would be greatly appreciated if you could attach a photo of how your bun eats it?

By the way this waiting game is killing me…. 11 more days until we get baby Oreo ?

[sarahthegemini]

I cut some of the larger things up, like large cos leaves for example because my two like to pull things out the other’s mouth so having smaller bite size pieces reduces that lol. If you’re just having a single bun, I’d leave the pieces all intact personally but really it doesn’t matter

[OreoTheBunny]

Thanks for the reply Sarah, yep just having the one bun I’ve seen some people make like a fruit salad out of veggies for their bunnies so was just wondering if that is a must or not!
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[Deleted User]

Ophelia is a food vacuum… I have tried giving her larger pieces of lettuce but she basically tries to swallow it whole and has almost choked, so I usually rip up the romaine into a few pieces instead of one large one. The only other thing I cut up small is bell pepper because it’s obviously difficult to eat in larger pieces.

[sarahthegemini]

You can do whatever you think is best You don’t even have to put it on a plate/bowl if you didn’t want too, you could stuff it into cardboard boxes and things like that. I have been known to make slits in a toilet paper tube and stick sprigs of dill and thyme in it.

[Wick & Fable]

Only time small chunks may be required is if your rabbit has teeth issues (front incisors) and he/she cannot pull pieces into the mouth. All of Wick’s veggies are small since his incisors are trimmed very low.

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.

[OreoTheBunny]

Thanks for all the reply’s, I guess you are all right I should wait and see what my bunny is like!
He might be a little Hoover and scoff them down like yours lol, or he could be a delicate little eater!
Is there anything I must know or do from you experienced owners before I pick him up?
Thankyou

[Deleted User]

The first few days may be a bit rough for him adjusting to his new environment. Letting him have a space that’s totally his is so important. It’ll help him to feel a little secure in a totally new place. As almost everyone here will say regarding bonding with him, patience. It’s going to be hard not wanting to love on him as soon as you let him out into the house, but not seeking him out or and not constantly trying to pet/pick him up will do wonders. Sit on the floor in his area and just let him explore around you. He’ll get curious eventually and start climbing on you. If you feel he seems comfortable, put your hand down near him, if he lowers his head go in for some head rubs. You could end up with a bun that craves attention, or you could end up with a very shy bun, so don’t have any expectations of the first night. Just play it by ear.

Talk softly to him on the ride home, and try to gently rub him if he’ll let you. If not, just stick with the soft tones and saying his name to him. It’ll help him feel more calm. I had my boys do a 2 hour journey, and this helped so much. Bombur has always been a ham though and wouldn’t let me stop petting him ???
You’ll also want to line his carrier with thick blankets or a thick towel because he will pee and pee a lot, and it will be gross to clean if you don’t ?

As always, make sure he has tons of fresh hay and water to munch on. Don’t give any veggies until he reaches about 4 months. You want the gut flora to properly develop. Fruit should not be given until 6 months, for the same reasons.

Above all, enjoy being a new bun parent! the first week was so special and magical. Watching these teeny tiny little Holland Lops hop around my apartment and getting into mischief was so beautiful to me. Knowing they are so dependent on you for everything just makes you feel like you’ve hit the jackpot. It’s so rewarding the first few days after they are home, and watching them slowly get acclimated. Whether it be from chattering during head rubs or flopping on the other side of the room. They grow up so fast. Every second is precious with them.

Have fun and good luck

[Rachel]

My bun Peaches prefers whole food. For really big things ill tear it into three big chunks (like turnip greens and romaine) but for bok choy I will give her the whole thing and she just eats off it whatever she wants. Lately though her favorite thing has been generic spring mix so size isnt really an issue there. For treats her favorite of all time is apple, but since its not so good for her I give her like a good size slice of it and chopp that into small pieces. I think it just depends on your buns preference, I ended up with a very picky bun, shes got me well trained by now.

[Millie]

It honestly all depends on your rabbit. I personally think that it is not a simple answer such as “feed it how it comes” or “cut it into small pieces”. It really all depends on what vegetables you are feeding. With lettuce, I believe that it should be left as is. From research, it seems like bunnies get super excited when seeing the huge pieces some towards them. Though, I do understand why some people are more comfortable cutting it up, maybe to keep it more controlled.
I say experiment with both, and see which one Oreo prefers.
Have a great day! -L

[joea64]

I generally hand-shred the greens I prepare for Panda and Fernando, mix them, wash/wet them down, then serve them up in the bowl.

[DaisyMae]

I make my bun salads. I put some romaine, green leaf, kale, dandelion, and endive, for example, in a clean sink, and as I wash it, I tear it up, and throw it into a salad spinner. After I spin it a few times, I put it in one of those salad keepers from Bed, Bath and Beyond, and I have enough salad for several days. It also makes it easier for other members of my family to feed her because they are clueless about how to care for her! I give her a salad twice a day in a bowl.

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