RABBITS CAN LIVE 16+ YEARS!
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Don't forget to snuggle your bunnies tonight!
Vets and most rabbit sites say rabbits live 6-7 years.
That is merely because of poor nutrition (most commercial food) and poor care.
RABBITS CAN LIVE 16 YEARS+ if taken care of properly
Weeding out the better
âPELLETS AND HAY
â
ARE PELLETS NECESSARY? A âhayâ based diet supports the stable growth of healthy bacteria that provide just enough nutrition for wild rabbits. But hay and veggies are often deficient in key nutrients rabbits need for optimal health and a longer life, domestic rabbits greatly benefit from a fortified and balanced diet including pellets.
HAY: Oxbow Organic Meadow Hay, Rabbit Hole Hay. Or any other organic hay you can find.
Rabbits digestive tract (gut) is the basis of their immune system. GMOâs destroy gut bacteria. Wheat, corn and soy should be avoided at all costs (all animal feed is GMO). WARNING: GMO Alfalfa was legalized by President Obama in 2013 and is no longer safe unless certified organic. Do not use alfalfa hay unless organic, guaranteed non-GMO.
There are other âorganicâ brands on pet store shelves but the ones Iâve seen are full of neurotoxic colors (cancer, disrupts endocrine system and organs), ingredients rabbits are not meant to eat and fillers. The regular standard brands really have no real nutritional value. Lots of filler, synthetic added vitamins the body doesnât recognize and can't absorb. Anything that has WHEAT, CORN and/or SOY is a warning they know nothing about pet nutrition for health and longevity. Rabbits should not eat these things ever, unless you are trying to make them sick, damage their immune system or shorten their lives. Avoid grain/soy-based pellets that contain added synthetic vitamin D3 and A. Instead look for a hay-based pellet without these two vitamins. Ensure the pellets are green and contain whole natural oil seeds rich in vitamin E and higher quality chelated minerals which ensure a longer and healthier life for your bunny.
PELLET FOOD: should be a small percentage of the diet. Lots of organic hay. Rabbits graze, they donât have âmealsâ so make sure you have food and hay available to them at all times. Long haired rabbits need extra protein: add some oats (groats, dried, etc), RAW unprocessed sunflower seeds, RAW pumpkin seeds. Goldenberries are fruits but do contain some protein.
SALT LICKS? The round colored ones in the stores are processed salt with nutrients removed and dyes added. Look for Himalayan or sea salt blocks. They contain the full gamut of minerals required for a healthy body. Some rabbits like the salt licks, some could care less.
WHAT REAL FOOD CAN RABBITS EAT?
Little bits of many things: exotic lettuces, most herbs (all have supportive medicinal properties), long grass, wheatgrass, tiny amounts of fruit for antioxidants and treats (berries: ex. blue-goji-golden, unsulfured raisins, more), pineapple (digestion), carrots, dandelion, raw pumpkin seeds, raw sunflower seeds, papaya (digestion), apples, more.
Extensive list: Suggested Vegetables and Fruits for a Rabbit Diet | House Rabbit Society
HERBS FOR MEDICINE - HEALTH ISSUES
Medicinal Herbs for Rabbits: https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/06/09/medicinal-herbs-for-rabbits/
The Dreaded SNUFFLES
BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM, PURIFY FOOD SOURCES, BALANCE GUT
START WITH HERBS, NOT DANGEROUS ANTIBIOTICS
EYEBRITE HERB: add to food and make eye wash if needed (test to ensure it doesn't sting)
AMBER TECHNOLOGY VIBACTRA (herbal antibiotic alternative)
Other Suggestions: Colloidal Silver, ACV, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Manuka Honey, Daily addition of parsley, dandelion, oregano and thyme.
Warnings on what not to feed: Wheat, Corn, Soy, Iceburg lettuce (too much water, no real nutritional value â causes the runs). Pineapple on Oahu in Hawaii is grown in soil high in arsenic and other pesticides, we should all avoid it.
GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENTS (GMO'S)
Food with mutated changes, usually from virus or bacteria, imbedded in the DNA
Simply, GMOâs are hand grenades in the intestinal tract. That is how they kill the bugs who eat the food infused with GMOâs. Rabbits are especially dependent on their intestinal tract balance and if it is off, they can die within days. Adding any GMOâs to the diet will cause a war inside the gut and shorten your rabbitâs life tremendously.
RABBITS FED GMOs GET SICK
Organ Damage, Reproductive Failure, High Death of Kits, Stomach Lesions, Smaller Bodies and Organs, Low Immune Response, Higher Death Rates. All kinds of digestive issues can be attributed to GMOS: enteritis, bloating, wasting, coccidiosis, any immune weakness or disease.
EXCELLENT DETAILS ON RABBITS AND GMOS: https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/tag/gmo/
BUT MY VET SAYS...
Vets say this doesnât matter and that is part of why they give you estimates of such short life spans (less than half!). Vets do not have any education in nutrition. My nutrition information page for dogs - worth browsing for some important understanding of where Vets are coming from when it comes to nutrition for ANY animal. http://www.longlivethedogs.com/food--nutrition.html
Consider the source of your information and go elsewhere when you intuition and common sense tells you something isnât right.
WHAT DO RABBITS EAT IN HAWAII? Ti Leaves, Banana Leaves, Rabbit Thistle (thanks for that tip to Taisha & Boofy!), Fern, Plantain (weed), all Long Grasses including California Grass, native Orchids, Dandelion, Thimbleberries, strawberry guavas, avocados, Wild Mountain Orchids.
FUN LINKS
Rabbit Senses: What Is It Like in Their World? â Page 1
Rabbits: Winning Over a Shy Bunny
TIPS ON EXERCISE & PLAY
Rabbits need exercise as much as everyone. Run and binky just for fun or teach them tricks and agility. Youâll be pleasantly surprised with your very smart bunny. You tube has some great rabbit agility videos and some books are listed below. Be creative: make your own obstacles, tunnels, treat puzzles, more.
Don't forget to snuggle your bunnies tonight!
Vets and most rabbit sites say rabbits live 6-7 years.
That is merely because of poor nutrition (most commercial food) and poor care.
RABBITS CAN LIVE 16 YEARS+ if taken care of properly
Weeding out the better
âPELLETS AND HAY
â
- OXBOW ORGANIC Rabbit Pellets.
- SHERWOOD FOREST: Made fresh weekly, soy and grain free. Organic option coming soon. Link: Rabbit Food â Rabbit Food
- H & H: http://handhsoyfreenongmofeed.com/feeds-we-make/rabbit-feed-rations/
ARE PELLETS NECESSARY? A âhayâ based diet supports the stable growth of healthy bacteria that provide just enough nutrition for wild rabbits. But hay and veggies are often deficient in key nutrients rabbits need for optimal health and a longer life, domestic rabbits greatly benefit from a fortified and balanced diet including pellets.
HAY: Oxbow Organic Meadow Hay, Rabbit Hole Hay. Or any other organic hay you can find.
Rabbits digestive tract (gut) is the basis of their immune system. GMOâs destroy gut bacteria. Wheat, corn and soy should be avoided at all costs (all animal feed is GMO). WARNING: GMO Alfalfa was legalized by President Obama in 2013 and is no longer safe unless certified organic. Do not use alfalfa hay unless organic, guaranteed non-GMO.
There are other âorganicâ brands on pet store shelves but the ones Iâve seen are full of neurotoxic colors (cancer, disrupts endocrine system and organs), ingredients rabbits are not meant to eat and fillers. The regular standard brands really have no real nutritional value. Lots of filler, synthetic added vitamins the body doesnât recognize and can't absorb. Anything that has WHEAT, CORN and/or SOY is a warning they know nothing about pet nutrition for health and longevity. Rabbits should not eat these things ever, unless you are trying to make them sick, damage their immune system or shorten their lives. Avoid grain/soy-based pellets that contain added synthetic vitamin D3 and A. Instead look for a hay-based pellet without these two vitamins. Ensure the pellets are green and contain whole natural oil seeds rich in vitamin E and higher quality chelated minerals which ensure a longer and healthier life for your bunny.
PELLET FOOD: should be a small percentage of the diet. Lots of organic hay. Rabbits graze, they donât have âmealsâ so make sure you have food and hay available to them at all times. Long haired rabbits need extra protein: add some oats (groats, dried, etc), RAW unprocessed sunflower seeds, RAW pumpkin seeds. Goldenberries are fruits but do contain some protein.
SALT LICKS? The round colored ones in the stores are processed salt with nutrients removed and dyes added. Look for Himalayan or sea salt blocks. They contain the full gamut of minerals required for a healthy body. Some rabbits like the salt licks, some could care less.
WHAT REAL FOOD CAN RABBITS EAT?
Little bits of many things: exotic lettuces, most herbs (all have supportive medicinal properties), long grass, wheatgrass, tiny amounts of fruit for antioxidants and treats (berries: ex. blue-goji-golden, unsulfured raisins, more), pineapple (digestion), carrots, dandelion, raw pumpkin seeds, raw sunflower seeds, papaya (digestion), apples, more.
Extensive list: Suggested Vegetables and Fruits for a Rabbit Diet | House Rabbit Society
HERBS FOR MEDICINE - HEALTH ISSUES
Medicinal Herbs for Rabbits: https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/06/09/medicinal-herbs-for-rabbits/
The Dreaded SNUFFLES
BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM, PURIFY FOOD SOURCES, BALANCE GUT
START WITH HERBS, NOT DANGEROUS ANTIBIOTICS
EYEBRITE HERB: add to food and make eye wash if needed (test to ensure it doesn't sting)
AMBER TECHNOLOGY VIBACTRA (herbal antibiotic alternative)
Other Suggestions: Colloidal Silver, ACV, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Manuka Honey, Daily addition of parsley, dandelion, oregano and thyme.
Warnings on what not to feed: Wheat, Corn, Soy, Iceburg lettuce (too much water, no real nutritional value â causes the runs). Pineapple on Oahu in Hawaii is grown in soil high in arsenic and other pesticides, we should all avoid it.
GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENTS (GMO'S)
Food with mutated changes, usually from virus or bacteria, imbedded in the DNA
Simply, GMOâs are hand grenades in the intestinal tract. That is how they kill the bugs who eat the food infused with GMOâs. Rabbits are especially dependent on their intestinal tract balance and if it is off, they can die within days. Adding any GMOâs to the diet will cause a war inside the gut and shorten your rabbitâs life tremendously.
RABBITS FED GMOs GET SICK
Organ Damage, Reproductive Failure, High Death of Kits, Stomach Lesions, Smaller Bodies and Organs, Low Immune Response, Higher Death Rates. All kinds of digestive issues can be attributed to GMOS: enteritis, bloating, wasting, coccidiosis, any immune weakness or disease.
EXCELLENT DETAILS ON RABBITS AND GMOS: https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/tag/gmo/
BUT MY VET SAYS...
Vets say this doesnât matter and that is part of why they give you estimates of such short life spans (less than half!). Vets do not have any education in nutrition. My nutrition information page for dogs - worth browsing for some important understanding of where Vets are coming from when it comes to nutrition for ANY animal. http://www.longlivethedogs.com/food--nutrition.html
Consider the source of your information and go elsewhere when you intuition and common sense tells you something isnât right.
WHAT DO RABBITS EAT IN HAWAII? Ti Leaves, Banana Leaves, Rabbit Thistle (thanks for that tip to Taisha & Boofy!), Fern, Plantain (weed), all Long Grasses including California Grass, native Orchids, Dandelion, Thimbleberries, strawberry guavas, avocados, Wild Mountain Orchids.
FUN LINKS
Rabbit Senses: What Is It Like in Their World? â Page 1
Rabbits: Winning Over a Shy Bunny
TIPS ON EXERCISE & PLAY
Rabbits need exercise as much as everyone. Run and binky just for fun or teach them tricks and agility. Youâll be pleasantly surprised with your very smart bunny. You tube has some great rabbit agility videos and some books are listed below. Be creative: make your own obstacles, tunnels, treat puzzles, more.
