Can rabbits survive on just lettuce?
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Can rabbits survive on just lettuce?
Reality: a rabbit’s diet shouldn’t be based on lettuce. You can feed darker, more leafy and fibrous varieties (e.g. romaine lettuce) to your rabbit, as these are higher in fibre and actual nutrients. Introduce them gradually, as large amounts of lettuce can cause tummy upsets for rabbits not used to it.
Can I feed my rabbit lettuce everyday?
Lettuce should not be considered the cornerstone of your rabbit’s diet. It cannot replace hay as your rabbit’s primary fiber source. Fresh vegetables, such as lettuce, should not amount to more than 10\% of your rabbit’s daily food intake. The recommended daily amount is 2 cups of vegetables for every 6 lbs.
Can I feed my rabbit only vegetables?
So please don’t feed your rabbit only herbs and vegetables, as they will be hungry all day and if you decide to relieve them of hunger with some fresh vegetables, you’ll be giving them digestion and stomach problems that can lead to permanent illness or diarrhoea.
Can rabbits eat too much lettuce?
Lettuce is a healthy part of your bunnies’ diet. Light green lettuce, like iceberg, contains lactucarium and that causes diarrhea for your rabbit. When giving your rabbit lettuce for the first time, introduce the veggie slowly and in small quantitates, large amounts of lettuce can hurt their tummy.
What vegetables can rabbits eat daily?
Vegetables that can be fed to a rabbit daily:
- Bell peppers.
- Bok choy.
- Brussels sprouts.
- Carrot tops.
- Cucumber.
- Endive.
- Escarole.
- Fennel.
Can rabbits survive with only carrots?
While it is largely assumed that rabbits need only carrots and lettuce to survive, this simply isn’t true. As with any other animal, rabbits need a whole rounded diet that includes various nutrients, such as lettuce and carrots.
What greens can rabbits eat daily?
Rabbits must have an adult-sized handful of safe washed leafy green vegetables, herbs and weeds daily.
- Feed a variety of greens daily, ideally 5-6 different types, such as cabbage/kale/broccoli/parsley/mint.
- Introduce new types of greens gradually in small amounts to avoid potential stomach upsets.
What kind of lettuce is best for rabbits?
romaine lettuce
Particularly good vegetables include the dark leafy greens like romaine lettuce, bok choy, mustard greens, carrot tops, cilantro, watercress, basil, kohlrabi, beet greens, broccoli greens, and cilantro.
How long can a bunny go without vegetables?
A rabbit can go maybe 3-4 days without food before dying. However, they can also develop severe GI Stasis within 12 hours of not eating and can die.