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What type of eaters are rabbits?
Rabbits are herbivores (plant eaters) and are considered grazers, in that they eat continuously. They have complex digestive systems and are very efficient at processing food. They also have very specific dietary needs.
What plants do rabbits eats?
Rabbits prefer young, tender shoots and are particularly fond of lettuce, beans, and broccoli. Flowers they like to nibble include gazanias, marigolds, pansies, and petunias. Young rabbits are curious and tend to sample many plants, even ones reputed to be rabbit-resistant.
Is a rabbit herbivore?
Rabbits are herbivores, which means they eat only vegetables and plant-based foods. The primary foods in the domestic house rabbit’s diet are grass hays, fresh vegetables, and water. For more info on a house rabbit’s dietary needs, check out our Diet FAQ.
Do rabbits eat potted plants?
Rabbit Eating Container Plant Given a choice, rabbits prefer munching young, tender growth on plants. Seedlings are a favorite target, including peas, beans, lettuce and other cool-season crops. But they’ll also chomp on everything from pansy to petunia and clematis to sunflowers.
How do I stop rabbits from eating my plants?
To discourage pesky rabbits, try dusting your plants with plain talcum powder. Since rabbits are great sniffers, powdered red pepper sprinkled around the garden or on targeted plants may keep them out. Irish Spring soap shavings placed in little drawstring bags around the garden will also help to keep rabbits away.
Is rabbit a herbivorous or carnivorous?
Rabbits are herbivores. This means that they have a plant-based diet and do not eat meat. Their diets include grasses, clover and some cruciferous plants, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
Why do rabbits have to eat plants?
Fresh plants provide your rabbit with a range of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients as well as additional fibre. They also make your rabbit’s diet more interesting by providing different flavours and textures, and give you plenty of scope for encouraging your rabbit to browse and forage in a more natural way.
What happens if a rabbit accidentally eats meat?
Rabbits cannot digest meat, so it will make them sick. A rabbit’s digestive tract is designed to process vast amounts of fiber and limited protein. Rabbits get fiber from hay, and protein from pellets.