How to harvest and dry grass for winter rabbit feed

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4 жыл бұрын

This video tutorial shows how to harvest and dry grass for winter rabbit feed. In the winter, our rabbits use grass as food and bedding. We prefer using hand harvested and dry grass for winter rabbit feed.
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@RabbitryandYarns 4 жыл бұрын

Do you harvest your own grass for your bunnies?

@RabbitryandYarns 4 жыл бұрын

And other greens?

@lexirupel9728 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was wondering how long each bundle takes to dry?

@peronspence4427 Жыл бұрын

What kind of grass must I use, also can I do this with alfalfa for the rabbits?

@olivere5497 Жыл бұрын

@@peronspence4427 crab grass is fine

@kevywilliams3304 Жыл бұрын

Omg you own jeepers creepers truck !!!

@gaizkanov 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, was very informative😊

@RabbitryandYarns 3 жыл бұрын

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@jimhelling5188 Жыл бұрын

Roughly how long do you hang the grass out? Thanks for the video!

@sandrasherwood32 Жыл бұрын

I use a lawnmower to harvest grass for the winter supply to feed the rabbit's and turkey and ducks... After I cut the grass I let it dry then rake it to expose any grass that not dry when everything is dry I use a lawn sweeper to get all the grass and put it in storage for the winter

@clarehope05 Жыл бұрын

you;re not supposed to use grass clippings that were cut by a lawn mower to feed rabbits.

@marlenewebster7095 3 ай бұрын

To piggy back, the heat from the lawnmower causes the grass to begin fermenting. My own logic says that it’s fine if it’s dried but not fresh clippings

@cindyvarghese125 2 ай бұрын

How long does the hey take to dry out and how long will it keep for? Thank you.

@nalomelikukui8134 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these informative videos. Do rabbits need dried grass if fresh forage is available year round? My Angora bunny is about 5 months old and doesn't seem to like Timothy hay. He just leaves it alone. He does like the fresh grass I cut for him, but to me it doesn't seem like he eats very much. I read that papaya tablets are good for bunny digestion but I think they have a lot of sugar. Would fresh papaya be good for bunny? I certainly don't want that in his coat!

@RabbitryandYarns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I have not fed fresh papaya, however, I have tried dried papaya treats. The bunnies do need to have sugar managed. Fresh is better when the rabbit is doing well. A rabbit with digestive concerns, such as wool block, would benefit from dried grass. Each bunny has their own preferences for what they would like. It sounds like your bunny has clearly communicated his preferences to you. :)

@jademoon8996 11 ай бұрын

How do u measure it dry? A bundle per rabbit a day or is it enough for a couple?

@neranjanamarasooriya990 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for programe , Tell me how we can keep it long yime as a hay without spreading fungi

@RabbitryandYarns Жыл бұрын

Keeping the hay out of the elements, out of rain, snow is vital. As well as making sure there is a low moisture content in the hay. If the hay is not dry enough, it will have too much moisture in it and this encourages all sorts of nonsense to grow. If you are interested in feeding rabbits naturally, here is a book I found valuable: www.amazon.com/s?k=Beyond+the+Pellet+Feeding+rabbits+naturally&i=stripbooks&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=57569a1f1990551ae1fc8acd9398c07d&tag=razzledazzl01-20

@angrydwarfofdoom Жыл бұрын

Hey there (pun intended). I was working with an Angora breeder who said that she just uses pellets for her Angoras and that she didn't know other breeders used hay for Angoras. Is this true? I am getting some Angoras this weekend for the first time and I want to make sure that I feed them correctly.

@RabbitryandYarns Жыл бұрын

It is true, different breeders feed their rabbits differently. I would suggest reading this book: www.amazon.com/s?k=Beyond+the+Pellet+Feeding+rabbits+naturally&i=stripbooks&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=57569a1f1990551ae1fc8acd9398c07d&tag=razzledazzl01-20

@h2omy526 Жыл бұрын

How long does it take to dry, where do you store it after it dries?

@RabbitryandYarns Жыл бұрын

It depends on the temperature, cloud cover, and humidity. The dry, hot and sun are the fast ways to dry. If you are interested in feeding rabbits naturally, my favorite book is this one: www.amazon.com/s?k=Beyond+the+Pellet+Feeding+rabbits+naturally&i=stripbooks&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=57569a1f1990551ae1fc8acd9398c07d&tag=razzledazzl01-20

@SuperWhitebirds 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephanie.. Is there any reason in giving a fresh or dried grass for rabbit?

@RabbitryandYarns 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, physical and mental health of the rabbit.

@charlottemcwhirter4990 2 жыл бұрын

Rabbits diet needs to be 80-85% hay and grass

@curtlestown 3 жыл бұрын

CAN you replace hay With grass in Ur rabbits diet my rabbit will never eat the hay I give him but he love grass

@siminamilano6029 3 жыл бұрын

They prefer it, but, in fat, hay is dried grass.

@RabbitryandYarns 3 жыл бұрын

In summer I use both. Sometimes hay and sometimes grass. They do drink less water when I use green grass.

@KermitAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@RabbitryandYarns probally how much water is in the grass (:

@utubestalker.dotcom Жыл бұрын

eww, Bungee cords have a lotta chemicals in them

@RabbitryandYarns Жыл бұрын

This is a great comment! I appreciate it. As we move towards more and more chemical free and sustainable feeding methods, we stopped using these.

@kevywilliams3304 Жыл бұрын

Works better if you lay it out on a grill…

@kevywilliams3304 Жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t be dry in the sun..