Dandelions

I've been a rabbit owner for many years but not once have I ever fed my bunnies dandelions fresh from the garden

What the heck do I do with them? Pluck them, wash them and then hand them over?

Can they eat it all, including the stem/stalk/whatever?

Thank you

Yes they can eat everything above the ground. Just pick and feed.

I pick and check every leaf for sign of slugs (slime). I never feed any that are slimed because of lung worm, nor do I feed any that are nibbled or have any discolouration. I always wash them and feed while still crispy.
Henry, like Clawed, will eat the flowers as well but I always shake them thoroughly to be rid of those awful little black bugs.
I love watching Henry eating a flower, he spaghettis it in, flower last, and he kinda purses his lips round the flower head to draw it in.... so cute.

Thanks, ladies

Annabelle likes hers straight from the grass... they go down in one.

My guys also love them straight from the garden - and in turn, I get a bit of weeding done

I have never met a bun who didn't adore dandelions.

Hugs
JO xx

It's odd though that I've never actually seen a wild rabbit eating dandelions. There are loads of wildies around me but in all my 63 years I've never witnessed any of them consuming dandies.
I've never come across rabbit nibbled dandelions either; slug eaten and bug eaten yes, but not bun eaten.

All of mine love it and the wildies too. So the race is on!

I don't wash mine - I figure the northern rain will have done that, as per the grass. Now the interesting thing from our garden is that I offer mine a picked dandelion they see it as a huge treat. But when they are out and about on the grass they pretty much ignore the dandelions. They much prefer the grass.

Someone else's chips seem to taste better!

We have to go a while away for ours because there are too many cars around here for them not to be affected. It is wonderful to see, they love them so much.

Hugs
JO xx

Seb and Dotty are loving daily Dandelions. I would say they are their most favourite food right now. We do have lots in our garden at the moment!

Yes, Henry is a dandie devotee. I have to keep reminding myself they are a diarettic and keep his intake to an acceptible level.

The only other things I see devoured with just as much enthusiasm are carrot tops and parsley.

Hugs
JO xx

woodwench wrote:It's odd though that I've never actually seen a wild rabbit eating dandelions. There are loads of wildies around me but in all my 63 years I've never witnessed any of them consuming dandies.
I've never come across rabbit nibbled dandelions either; slug eaten and bug eaten yes, but not bun eaten.

That's probably because the eating of dandies distracts from the lookout for predators. Poor wildies don't know what they're missing but better safe than sorry I guess

I feel so sorry for the little loves, their relaxing time must be minimal when they are out and about.

Hugs
JO xx

I just check them over, blow them to make sure there are no bugs or dirt on and feed.

When mine pick them themselves they just munch! haha

Well, OH picked them before he cut the grass and put them in a food bag for me.

When I got home from work I looked in the bag and counted 4 bugs! So they went in the bin

FAIL!

jolovesbunnies wrote:I feel so sorry for the little loves, their relaxing time must be minimal when they are out and about.

Hugs
JO xx

I was talking about the wild bunnies hun, it can't be much fun enjoying the sun shine when you have to be aware of predators all the time.

Hugs
Jo xx