Food for Rabbits???

Question

Can Rabbits eat potatoe peels?

Answer 1

NO!!! Rabbits should not be fed any part of a potato!! They are a food to avoid because of a rabbits' inability to digest them properly. This means feeding them can be 'toxic' to your rabbits' digestive system, causing the runs, which could then lead to death. A rabbits' digestive system is extremely fragile.



Just because potatoes are natural, doesn't mean they're safe too. think about it this way: potatoes are a 'root' vegetable. Rabbits do not usually consume 'root' vegetables--they consume herbs and other roughage that grow above ground. Most wild rabbits (from which our domestic rabbits derive from), would probably never come into contact with potatoes, or dig them out in order to consume one. Being incredibly starchy, rabbits of any kind (wild or domestic) will have problems digesting a potato.



It's also important to remember that unlike their wild ancestors, domestic rabbits do not know what is or isn't safe for them to eat (due, in part, to being tamed and domesticated and also because of a lot of inbreeding that happens) ---it is up to us to provide them foods we know are safe. Just because a rabbit willingly eats it doesn't mean it is good for him/her.



A proper diet should include a high quality alfalfa-based pellet with no more than 18% protein (for show animals and those breeding, I go with 18%, with just pets I go with 16%) and 23% fiber. It should be green (not brown!) and smell fresh. The amount to feed goes by weight and usually equals out to be 1/4 cup for dwarf and small rabbits (under about 6 lbs). 1/2 cup for medium -large rabbits (6-10 lbs). And 3/4 cup for giant rabbits (10 lbs and up) per rabbit, per day.



In addition a rabbit should get as much Timothy Hay (or you can use an orchard grass blend) as he/she wants.



Supplement that diet with fresh herbs and leafy green veggies daily...parsley, basil, celery (remember to cut into small pieces to avoid problems with strings), mint, clover, cilantro, broccoli (no stems), zuchinni, romaine lettuce, watercress, escarole, bok choy, etc.



You can also provide some fresh fruits occasionally. Fruit is harder to digest because of the sugar content, so feed sparingly and only in small portions. Bunny favorites are banana, papaya, apple (no seeds), oranges, and raisins.



You can find a very complete list of veggies to feed (and foods to stay away from) at the House Rabbit Society's website: www.rabbit.org. Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to e-mail me directly at: [e-mail]

Answer 2

I would not suggest potato peels because it's possible it can trigger gas and possibly diarrhea because of the rabbits digestive system. I'm getting a rabbit for my birthday and I have done a TON of research and I almost know everything about rabbits, so I'm highly prepared to get one. An appropriate healthy daily diet would be an un-limiting amount of available Timothy hay, along with a lot of rabbit food petals in the morning, little snacks during the day (would suggest carrots), and some veggies/fruits at night. I say you should try this and it would keep your rabbit healthy and fine, without gas or diarrhea. I hope I helped :P

Answer 3

YES MY UNCLE WAS A RABBIT CONTESTANT HED COOK THE POTATOE PEELS AND FEED THEM DON LISTEN TO THESE B*TTS THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO CARE FOR RABBITS THEY PROBABLY DONT EVEN HAVE ANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

Can cause gas or are very sugary: do not feed

Green beans

White and red potatoes

Beets

Fresh corn

Fresh peas

Dangerous, contain compounds that destroy nutrients: do not feed

Sweet potato

Cassava

Bamboo shoots

Maize

Lima beans

Millet

Bracken fern

Tea leaves

Coffee plants

Dangerous, contain toxins: do not feed

Rhubarb leaves

Raw lima, kidney or soy beans

Onions 2

Citrus peels

Can cause impaction

Whole seeds

Nuts

Grains

Dried corn

Dried peas

Things to watch out for

Carrots and root vegetables are high in sugar and may cause cecal problems or gas in some rabbits.

Celery and rhubarb stalks contain strings that should be removed before feeding. Alternatively, cut the stalks into small pieces.

Iceberg lettuce has a reputation for causing diarrhea in many animal species. I do not recommed iceberg be fed to bunnies. However, many people have reported feeding this to bunnies without a problem

Answer 5

I wouldn't suggest feeding potatoe. Rabbits -can- eat potatoe peels, however, it is considered a food to avoid (along with iceburg lettuce, legumes, ect.) because of a rabbits' inability to digest it properly. This means feeding can be 'toxic' to your rabbits' digestive system, causing the runs, which could then ultimately lead to death. A rabbits' digestive system is very fragile.



Just because potatoes are natural, doesn't mean they're safe too. Consider this, potatoes are a 'root' vegetable. Rabbits do not generally consume 'root' vegetables--they consume herbs and other roughage that grow above ground. Most wild rabbits (from which our domestic rabbits derive from), would probably never come into contact with potatoes, or dig them out in order to consume one. Being incredibly starchy, rabbits of any kind (wild or domestic) will have problems digesting a potatoe.



It's also important to remember that domestic rabbits aren't wild rabbits. They do not know what is or isn't safe for them---it is up to us to provide them foods we know are safe. Just because a rabbit willingly eats it doesn't mean it is good for him/her. Many dogs/cats lick up antifreeze after all, and that's poisonous. Animals eat things they shouldn't because they don't know any better---they place their trust in us to only provide them access to safe things to eat (we are, after all, considered the 'alpha').



So, to answer your question...no.



Your rabbits' diet should be composed of a quality alfalfa pellet with no more than 18% protein and 23% fiber. It should be green and smell fresh. It should not contain corn. The general rule of thumb is 1/4 cup for dwarf and small rabbits. 1/2 cup for medium -large rabbits. And 3/4 cup for giant rabbits. This is per day, mind you.



In addition a rabbit should get as much Timothy Hay (or a similar grassy hay---NOT alfalfa--they get plenty in the pellets) as they want per day.



Supplement that diet with fresh herbs...parsley, basil, celery, mint, clover, and cilantro. Include other vegetables too...like broccoli (the crowns/leaves only..no stems), zuchinni, romaine lettuce, green pepper, and so on.



You can also provide some fresh fruits occasionally. Fruit is harder to digest because of the sugar content, so feed sparingly and only in small portions. Bunny favorites are banana, papaya, and apple (no seeds).



A full list is available here:



www.mahouserabbit.org/infopack.asp



Hope that helps.

Answer 6

I feel you mean white with purple eyes, which means he is an albino. It wouldn't harm to get a vet to investigate him out as you have determined him and have no idea some thing about him. Rabbits naturally run from something that strikes, he feels nontoxic now to your room ,however when he's external it's a little horrifying for him as it's strange, like when you first put him for your room, get him checked out and promote to look if any person in the neighborhood has misplaced him. Rabbits are nice break out artists.

Answer 7

Rabbits can have potatoes, carrots, etc. In the wild they eat what they can find. Just limit how much you give. You can use them as treats if they like them.

Answer 8

If they are sprouting and are greenish, no. Potatoes are in the nightshade family. The leaves, stalks and any green parts are toxic to both humans and rabbits. The potato itself might give them a little bit of an upset stomach if it is raw, but it is not very healthy for them anyway because it is high in calories.

Answer 9

Rabbits should not eat potatoes.

Answer 10

If they appeal to them they will eat them. Some rabbits will eat odd things from the table and some will not. It won't hurt to try to feed it to them though.

Answer 11

No potatoes ! they are really bad for them ive owned rabbits for 8 years and i still have my first rabbit , we have rescued three in the last year and now we have four bunnies, My dad gave my sisters rabbit a lot of potato peels and she actually passed away from it ( my dad didnt mean to he read they were ok wich they are not ! He felt so ba dand he still aplogises for it even though it happened 8 years ago )

Answer 12

be sure you dont give them any thing from an avacodo tree, leaves, branches, the fruit, it will kill them. or any birds of paradise plants, or grapes, or apple seeds, and not all rabbits like carrots. you have to be super careful with what you feed them cause if poisoned they cant throw up and will just die. not much vets can do about it.

Answer 13

My pet also a rabbit. Name is Yeye. Yeye love cabbages and carrots. I tried once gave potatoes but Yeye doesn't like it.

Answer 14

i have 2 bunnies and the girl bunnie is like me no MEAT and they boy bunnieLOVES MEAT, they can eat anything, most veggie, i can't remember what this pitulicar veggie that they hate but any fruits, try some RICE N BEAN wit hot susace, thye love to eat mango peel, cucumber, my girl bunny has a funny way of eating cucumbers i have to chip it thin real thin put salt and hot peper or she wouldn't eat it. give them SALT too. but buy different frest veggie and give them u'll know if they like it dandlions ig great too and romene lettuce those i recemond

Answer 15

Favourites are corrots and cabbage and mostly all veggies. They do eat potatoes , about peels you can try serving and find out.

Answer 16

Yes, rabbit eat most vegetable. Carrot, corns, green vegies etc..

Answer 17

potatoes are bat for rabbits digestive system and whoever the wierdo is that says that i am wrong is dumb. (THE ONE WITH CAPS LOCK ON) ave rabbits and have done extreme reserch on a rabbits diet.

Answer 18

Feeding rabbits is not a problem. YOu just put grass in their cages and that is enough.

Answer 19

Yes they can eat potato peelings. But only in small amounts though. As others have said, they may not like them though.

Answer 20

yes you can feed your little furry friend some, but not in a large amount, is nice for them to have a treat most days.

Answer 21

if they feel like it...also carrots, lettuce..but no spinach right now...e coli ya know

Answer 22

no

Answer 23

no http://allaboutbunnies.homestead.com/Things-bunnies-can-and-can-t-eat.html