Most rabbit owners understand that rabbits must eat vegetables, whether it be carrots, morning glory, or other vegetables. They also understand that carrots are a staple food for rabbits. Let me tell you, this idea is wrong. Rabbits and carrots are not a pair like in cartoons. In fact, rabbits mainly eat grass.
Grass for rabbits is considered a main food that should be eaten every day, 80-90 %. Whether it's fresh grass or dried grass, both are good because it will help the rabbit to be healthy, the intestines can contract well, plus chewing grass also helps to sharpen the teeth, making them not longer than normal. But a common problem is that rabbits like to choose to eat things that are more delicious than dried grass, causing headaches for rabbit owners. If any rabbits at home refuse to eat grass, try using the 5 easy techniques that will make the rabbit eat grass that we have brought to you.
1. Limit feeding of pellets.
The caretaker or owner may feed the rabbit only pellets for breakfast and then only grass for the rest of the day. However, in the beginning, the pellets should be reduced gradually. Once the rabbit is eating grass well, the pellets can be reduced to 2-3 tablespoons per day.
2. Buy a small bag of various types of grass and mix them together.
Owners should observe what kind of grass their rabbit likes to eat. Observe and record it so you don’t forget because each rabbit has different preferences for grass, just like people who like different foods. You can try mixing a little rabbit treat into the grass.
3. Place dry grass in various places.
Wherever your little one goes, leave some dried grass everywhere, including in the bathroom.
4. Make grass into toys
Try putting some hay in a ball basket or even in a toilet paper roll to make eating grass more fun for your rabbit.
5. Spray a little pineapple juice on the grass.
My sister said that the grass is not tasty and she doesn't want to eat it. So we can add some flavor to the grass by spraying it with a little pineapple juice and leaving it to dry. The dried grass will taste better in an instant.
For rabbits, it is best to feed them more grass than pellets and treats. Raising rabbits requires a lot of care and effort. If owners learn the correct way to raise rabbits, it will help them live with us for many years.
Read more articles about rabbits at 5 Signs Your Rabbit Is Sick
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References
Dr. Sirikanlaya Chang-ekwong, veterinarian at the Department of Special Animal Care and Department of Internal Medicine at Talingchan Animal Hospital
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