We just got a bunny, and I plan to let him play in the yard sometimes. I found a website that lists poisonous plants for bunnies. It was extensive. And, we have several- geraniums, lantana, blue potato bush, etc.
Will he actually eat these things that are bad for him? For example, olleander is very poisonous, but also very gross, so people dont accidently eat it. Do bunnies?
Do they give him a tummyache or kill him?
Bunny and poisonous plants?
Oh yes, all animals will eat things that can kill them. rabbits will eat oleanders, I know some that survived, but sure would not give them access. Not all rabbits will chomp down everything poisoness, but I have known a bunch that did.
Also, poison plants are not your only concern, as parasites from birds And don't forget poison from people: chemicals for pools, cleaning, automotive, and bug and weed sprays, many of which are incorporated right into landscaping materials now. Here is a darn good site to look into, has a lot of info about dangers ....no need to sign in, just click and learn.
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r...
Reply:Bunnies can be very curious creatures and just because we think something is gross, doesn't mean that a bunny will agree. I think you should either get rid of ALL poisonous plants or not allow your bunny to go near them. You don't want to find out the hard way that a plant was poisonous and tastey to your bunny.
Why not buy some sort of fencing material and create a little fenced off area for your bunny? It doesn't have to be too elaborate, just something that will stand up, not have holes big enough to slip through and not hurt the bunny physically.
Better yet, make your bunny a house rabbit! They are easily litter-box trained and they are wonderful pets. They need a safe, calm home with lots of room to run around. Check the House Rabbit Society's website for info on proper bunny care -- http://www.rabbit.org/
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