can rabbits eat bread?

 

Bread is one of the common food items in our kitchen and many times our pet bunnies eat the portion of the bread. Therefore many people questioned, “Can rabbits eat bread”. The answer is yes, bread can be eaten by the rabbit and it is non-toxic for the bunnies. However, it is not a regular food and should be avoided 

 

 In short, the use of bread for the bunnies is dangerous for their intestine and stomach. Bread has high starch and carbohydrates which are indigestible by the rabbits. Also, it lacks the fibers and protein, necessary for the rabbit’s dietary needs. Therefore, giving bread as a regular food is dangerous for the rabbit. However, if your rabbit has eaten a small portion of the bread, it will not have any harmful effects. 

Why Bread is dangerous for rabbits? 

High Starch level:  Bread has a high amount of starch which is dangerous for the digestion of the rabbits. Therefore, high starchy food should be avoided. 

High Carbohydrate level: Breads are high in carbohydrates, that why they taste sweet. They are made by the respiration process which produces high carbohydrates. Rabbit’s kidney is not susceptible to such high carbohydrate 

Lack of fibers and calcium: Rabbit needs strong fibers and calcium in the diet which is present in hay and green leaves. Therefore, bread can be proven dangerous for rabbits. 

 

How much quantity of bread is good for the rabbits? 

  I will suggest never feeding a high amount of bread to your rabbits. However, you can feed 1\4 percent of the total meal as bread. This amount does not cause any harm to your rabbit. 

 

Many people serve the bread as a treat. This means that you can give a little amount of bread to your rabbits and they will like it. The stomachs of rabbits are different from the stomachs of humans and they do not digest heavy amounts of bread

Can rabbits eat white bread? 

White rabbits are one of the common breads present in the home. However, it is the most starchiest bread in the industry. Therefore, avoid it as much as you can as it can cause diarrhea and intestinal issues for the rabbits. It does not provide any health benefits to the rabbits and should not be given to them 

 

Can rabbits eat wheat bread? 

Wheat bread is a better option than white bread because of the flavors and the presence of fibers. Wheat bread has fibers from the wheat which are good for the rabbit. However, it is also not a recommended food but you can give your rabbits treats as bread. 

What are the good alternatives to bread?

The rabbit food should consist of two elements. One is hay and the second is green leaves. You should give an appropriate amount of hay to your bunnies and mix the hay with leaves. You should keep on shifting the diet to keep your bunny happy. You can use many other foods such as parsley, cucumber, or corn husk. These food items can be used as treats for your bunny.

Conclusion

 In conclusion, the use of bread for the bunnies is dangerous for their intestine and stomach. Bread has high starch and carbohydrates which are indigestible by the rabbits. Also, it lacks the fibers and protein, necessary for the rabbit’s dietary needs. Therefore, giving bread as a regular food is dangerous for the rabbit. However, if your rabbit has eaten as small portion of the bread, it will not have any harmful effects.