Other than great hay, there is nothing better than a huge variety of leaves, flowers, sticks, and other plant bits. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you’ve got food! A lot of these things can be done in containers, and even indoors, so if you don’t have 40 acres, don’t worry. (here's a great guide to container gardening from Gardening Mentor) If you have a "black thumb", and can't seem to grow anything at all, check out these tips from Real Simple.
Photo credit: myhouserabbit
Here are suggestions for things everybun will love:
FLOWERS
- Calendula
(has to be calendula, not what are typically called marigolds) - Nasturtium
- Dandelions
- Chamomile
HERBS
- Mint
- Fennel
- Basil
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Chervil
- Lemon Balm
- Marjoram
- Thyme
GREENS
- Bok Choi
- Romaine
- Watercress
- Frisee
- Spinach
- Kale
- Oat, wheat, and rye grasses
- Carrots (not for the orange root, but for the leafy tops!)
- Beets (for leafy tops)
- Radishes (for the tops)
Of course, no pesticides on these plants, and if you can use nice compost that is even better. Remember how sensitive our little friends are to chemicals and toxins.
Go on out to the garden, and maybe even take your rabbit with you! (The only help you’ll get from them is maybe “thinning” the plants, but they’ll have a great time.)
Please contact Wolf at wolf@smallpetselect.com if you are interested in becoming a guest contributor to the blog!
Wolf has been involved is rescue and rehabilitation for over 25 years, acting as a foster, handling medical fosters, and dealing with behavior problems. She has also owned her own special needs pet care service, and an animal nutrition store. She has deep knowledge of nutrition, and is always looking for ways to keep her “education” fresh and at the forefront. And…she loves sharing what she has learned!
