When is to young to feed rabbits other things?

[Crashley]

My Bunny is only 2 months old. Obviously to young for any food besides hay and pellets.  I am asking this question because the person I bought Winnie off of advised me to never feed her anything besides hay and pellets, like her whole life. When I asked her again she said it would be okay to start introducing dandelion and dry oats when she hits 1 years old! But i see people all the time through pics etc . feeding their little buns banana and other sweet treats. I know its not good to feed your bun colored rabbit foods you buy at stores and stuff. So, Im asking at what age can I start introducing fresh greens and stuff in her diet. Plus im not gonna lie Im trying to make her some bunny cookies  

[Bam]

Fresh greens can be introduced at 12 weeks. You start slow, with one type of green like romaine, kale or cilantro. A week later you can add a little bit of some other green.

Dry oats is not required unless the bunny is skinny after being sick or sth. Dandelion is great. Here is a list of healthy greens. https://binkybunny.com/BUNNYINFO/VeggieList/tabid/144/Default.aspx

 It’s from the House Rabbit Society, a genuinely trustworthy source for everything regarding bunnies.

Here’s a full article on bunny veggies and fruit: http://rabbit.org/suggested-vegetables-and-fruits-for-a-rabbit-diet/

[Crashley]

Thanks! So, 12 weeks is a good age to start introducing greens? does that include banana and other sweeter things?

[Crashley]

Thanks! So, 12 weeks is a good age to start introducing greens? does that include banana and other sweeter things?

[Bam]

I don’t think sweets are the best to start out with. I’d do greens first. The article I linked to says you can introduce a new green every 3rd day. Keep notes of what works, if the bun gets sticky poop, remove that veg from the menu.

Young rabbits (all young mammals really but it’s especially important with bunnies) don’t have a fully developed gastro-intestinal bacterial flora. This means they are more sensitive. Their tummies need time to adjust.

I think you’ll soon get more answers from people who’s had/have baby buns, my buns weren’t babies when I got them. I too want to know about the introduction of fruit. 

[Mimsy]

we got willow when she was really young. We introduced greens at around 12 weeks slowly. Probably at around 14 weeks we were giving tiny pieces of carrot as a treat. We just started recently giving apples and banana as treats, so about 16 weeks. We don’t do very much of any of the non greens though. Maybe 1/2 ounce worth of fruit/carrots a day if that. Really she acts like anything coming from our hands is a treat though. Baby greens make her really happy.

[Crashley]

Willow is precious! And thanks for the info, I wasn’t to sure considering her little tummy and digestive system! Thankyou!!

[Mimsy]

Thank you, your bunny is as well! Of course who ever saw a not precious bunny? haha

ya we worried too, I think if you just go slow and make it a gross hobby to watch bunny poo you will be fine.

[Crashley]

Im always watching her poo! All the time ahahh! I even have my fiance looking at when im at work. hah

[Crashley]

Winnie turned 12weeks on Friday. So, tonight I clipped her nails and tried give her kale as a treat which would of been her first veggie. She refused to eat it, didn’t want anything to do with it. So, tomorrow I will be trying cilantro. Hopefully she will enjoy that.

[Bam]

=)

Rabbits are often reluctant to try new food, so as a rule you have to present new food a couple of times before the bun decides to taste it.

[MiaChyxoxo]

I would say a couple of weeks, however your bunny should be eating grass hay for a minimum of two weeks before you feed him/her other foods.
Hope this helps

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