Wintertime = Cabbage time! 🥬❄️ This is how to keep your rabbit fit and happy
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When the cold season arrives, many rabbit owners face the following question: What can I feed my pet now to keep it healthy? The answer is quite simple: Cabbage! 🥬❄️
Cabbage is a true winter superfood for rabbits, providing them with essential nutrients. However, many owners are unsure whether and how to feed cabbage correctly. This article explains why cabbage is so healthy, how to feed it properly, and which varieties are particularly suitable.
📽️ Watch our video here, which explains everything important about feeding cabbage:
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Why is cabbage so good for rabbits? 🥦✨
Cabbage is not only delicious, but also rich in vitamins and mineralswhich your rabbit especially needs in winter. It contains:
✅ Vitamin C for a strong immune system
✅ Vitamin K to support blood clotting
✅ calcium for healthy teeth and bones
✅ Dietary fiber for healthy digestion
Especially in winterWhen fresh meadow herbs are scarce, cabbage is an ideal alternative.
Which types of cabbage are suitable? 🥬🔍
Not all cabbage is the same! Some varieties are particularly well tolerated:
🥬 Kale – a real nutrient booster!
🥦 broccoli – super healthy in small quantities
🥬 Chinese cabbage – mild and easily digestible
🌿 Cauliflower leaves – a great alternative
💡 Tip: Always feed cabbage raw and fresh!
Which varieties should I avoid? 🚫
🚫 Brussels sprouts: Can cause bloating
🚫 White cabbage & red cabbage: More difficult to digest, only in small quantities
How to get your rabbit used to cabbage 🐰➡️🥬
If your rabbit has never eaten cabbage before, you should Get used to it slowly:
1️⃣ Start with small quantities (e.g. a leaf of Chinese cabbage).
2️⃣ Pay attention to the Your rabbit's digestion (no bloating or diarrhea?).
3️⃣ Gradually increase the amount.
🔹 Important: Every rabbit reacts differently! Carefully test whether your pet tolerates cabbage well.
Common myths about cabbage & rabbit ❌🐰
❌ "Cabbage always causes bloating!"
➡️ That's not true! If rabbits are gradually introduced to it, they can digest cabbage without any problems.
❌ "Rabbits must not eat cabbage!"
➡️ On the contrary! Cabbage is a valuable food source, especially in winter.
Conclusion: Cabbage as winter power for your rabbit! 💚🥬
If you gradually introduce your rabbit to cabbage, you'll benefit from its many advantages. It provides important nutrients, is tasty, and keeps your pet healthy through the cold season.
➡️ So, are you already feeding your animals cabbage? Write it in the comments! 📝🐰
📽️ Don't forget to watch our video on feeding cabbage! 👉
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