Rabbits dine out all year. However, if anyone is more experienced with rubber being ingested, please reply if you think it is more serious and something more immediate needs to be done. Greens, like kale, dark-leaf lettuces, radish tops, and spring greens, are a safe staple for bunnies. !-->, This topic has 11sd replies, 7 voices, and was last updated. I am by no means the expert on this… but my bun doesn’t really have a bed per say. I’d try some different things. Just make sure it’s washable. I’ve also had the grass huts and my buns loved it, but they eat thru it eventually and it has to be replaced. Plants toxic to rabbits may vary in their toxicity levels. › Forum › DIET & CARE › bunny ate rubber…should I be worried? 1.5 rubber plant leaves. And you shall find it on the next Grumpy Gardener appearing Wednesday, June 15. Rubber rabbitbrush has also been identified as a potential source of biomass and biocrude fuels. Buy it: Peperomia Obtusifolia – 4 inch, $15.99, Amazon.. Cat lovers should know that baby rubber plant, pepper face, or American rubber plant is non-toxic to cats.Therefore, it is a perfect houseplant to have, especially for those with cats that tend to nibble greeneries from time to time. That is, until they start eating a garden or landscaped yard. In the summer the animals feed on succulent green plants and in the winter on buds, twigs, and bark of trees and shrubs. It thrives in poor conditions, and can tolerate coarse, alkaline soils. Century plant (Agave americana) Ceriman (Monstera deliciosa) Chalice vine-all parts. They tend to avoid the following plants unless they are starving. Check out VET RESOURCES. The species name “nauseosa” refers to the smell given off when the leaves or flowers are crushed, described as pineapple-like by some and foul and rubbery by others. In recent decades, there has been renewed interest in its potential for production of rubber, resins, and other chemicals. And again it was a very small piece…. It was very small but I know how sensitive bunnies can be. Full to Part Sun | Zones: 4-8 | Blooms: Late Summer - Early Fall. Companion Plantings to Deter Rabbits. Dense stands are often found on degraded rangelands, along roadsides, and in abandoned agricultural fields. The staple of a rabbit’s diet is grass hay, but they will be thrilled if you supplement it with fresh fruit and vegetables. I have a household rubber tree plant, if my rabbit eats the dried out leaves is this poisonous for the rabbit. I mean, don’t let them EAT it-but no -I don’t think they’ll be an issue at all My buns have eaten many rubber remote control buttons and I know I’m not the only one with naughty buns… Glad everything looks good though. This perennial shrub is a member of the Aster family (Asteraceae) along with sagebrush, with which it is often found. Rabbits don’t care for snakes and will hopefully hop into another yard. So deer and rabbits avoid eating it, but you as the gardener should too. This page provides some choices of plants that are relatively resistant to rabbits. Variety Pictured: Aconitum fischeri People should not eat plants not grown as food crops. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. Bunnies may nibble on plants that a deer won't touch, but in general, the list of rabbit repellant plants strongly overlaps with the list of deer-resistant plants. You may need to bring her in. There is no guarantee that any of the plants listed will remain free from damage in all conditions. The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. Fortunately, some plants are usually ignored by browsing rabbits. The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. USDA PLANTS Database. If she is eating and pooping with no sign of stress, then it probably will pass through her system with the help of the hay. She loved her loaf pan! Rubber rabbitbrush occurs as a dominant to minor component in many plant communities, ranging from arid rangelands to montane openings. Rabbits prefer young, tender shoots and are particularly fond of lettuce, beans, and broccoli. Rabbit repellents can be very effective in curbing the year-round browse damge. It will bloom blue, pink, or white flowers in the early spring, and it will require at least partial shade … Not real ones of course, but fake! Don’t have a vet? Plants are distinguished by their whitish stems, linear leaves, and bright yellow flowers. You can use barriers around a plant that you hope people won’t notice, and you can use barriers that are decorative as well. Eating small amounts of any part of the plant can lead to a cat's death from kidney failure if not treated by a veterinarian within 18 hours. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet.  It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist. Rubber rabbitbrush is often found growing along roadsides. The deep root system establishes quickly and plants produce large quantities of leaf litter, helping to bring nutrients to the soil surface from the deeper rooting profile. 1.5 rubber plant Follow Up] Customer: My adult rabbit just ate approx. They’re sensitive, but I think they’re often able to handle small amounts of weird foods. It also provides cover for mammals and small nesting birds. How to protect your plants from pesky rabbits Sue Kittek, Special to The Morning Call Q: Some years ago I read about a mixture of hot pepper and water to prevent rabbits from eating plants. Rabbits love to gaze on a juicy patch of grass while they're absentmindedly wandering around. Castor bean (Ricinus communis)-seeds are fatal, leaves. They will devour tender shoots in spring and gnaw through bark in the winter. Flowers bloom from August to October as other plants are fading, providing vivid color and a pollen source for insects late in the summer. The numerous flower heads are comprised of 5 tubular disk flowers. Rabbits are small and beautiful creatures. Give her a lot of hay to eat and not much else, so she has to eat the hay. The shrubs reproduce via an abundance of small, wind-dispersed seeds and can also sprout from the base. Thanks in advance. She’ll still sit in it though, and I’ve since put 2 grass mats (same peters brand) in her cage and she likes laying on those too. It is one the few native plant species in the Intermountain West that provides habitat for pollinators during the late summer and fall months. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.Â, bunny ate rubber…should I be worried? Adopt a preventive strategy to keep the pests from damaging your garden and leaving the mess for you to clean up. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. This is the thing. Rubber rabbitbrush is highly variable, with several different subspecies located throughout the western United States. I am trying out a metal loaf pan covered in towels, but its not working out Any rec’s for a small bed? It would surprise me if a crate was made with toxic materials, but it’s possible. Don’t assume that since a bird, squirrel or pig ate a plant with no problems, others (human or rabbit) can do the same. That is soo cute!! Native Americans reportedly used rabbitbrush as a yellow dye, to make a medicinal tea, and for chewing gum. When the plant fully grows, it can reach 14 inches in height. Cherry, Jerusalem (Solanium … My bun has also eaten rubbery substances and was fine. I had gotten her a hideaway hut made of grass (Peters brand, all safe) but she’s almost chewed apart the entire bottom about a month later … so I’m not sure that’s her bed anymore haha. 3. I wonder if it feels nice on their teeth. In that case, leave a message asking what you just asked us. Lots of small nibbles on the remaining leaves. Smells That Repel Rabbits Rabbits will turn up their twitchy noses at the rotten eggs and garlic stench in pest repellant garden sprays . In some locations, it can be an important browse species for mule deer, pronghorn, and jackrabbits during fall … Unfortunately, this is not the case, which is why there are long lists of plants that ‘could be poisonous’ that are unnecessarily alarming to rabbit owners. BB is selling an awesome pet bed now, but anything like that from the petstore would work (a small cat bed). Just found out the Buster bun has been eating her silicone loaf pan. She was so cute in it!!! We are so sad to throw it out, but she started eating it and there was no evidence of pieces! Watch her behavior and her poos. Ate all the tips off right to the pad, and was sick for days... then again, she ate about a tablespoon's worth. Here are some more plants that repel rabbits. However,they can wreak havoc on your garden. The common name refers to the rubber content in the sap, which varies by subspecies. I will look for a small cat bed, This Forum and Store have separate secure Sign Ins, We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.Â, You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. I’m glad your bun is doing ok! Cherries, wild and cultivated-twigs and foliage are fatal, bark, pits. I hope it’s just her age, but she loves to chew and eat everything..so I have to be very careful what I leave out. The plant also provides cover for small mammals and birds such as jackrabbits and sage grouse. What a funny girl she is! The forage value of rubber rabbitbrush varies greatly among subspecies and ecotypes. Photo by Sarah Malaby. A number of animals, including rabbits, dogs, cats, chipmunks, skunks, squirrels, muskrats, moles and woodchucks, dig into mulched flowerbeds, spreading mulch all over and damaging contained flowers. To protect the plant, he installed wire mesh. Toodles. The plant is not poisonous to children. BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! I think the suggestion of a grass type bed is a good one. Shrubs are rounded and generally two to five feet tall, but can reach as high as seven feet. Check out VET RESOURCES. Anyhow, I seem to worry about everything since this is still a new thing to me. Lungwort is a very furry plant that most small animals do not like, so rabbits will leave the plant alone. Also a lot of water. Children should be taught never to eat non-food crop plants. Although rabbits don’t jump they do dig, so block that pathway by burying the lowest 3-6 inches fencing underground and angle it away from the plants. Rabbitbrush was first tested as a source of high quality rubber during World War II. That's right – this plant is poisonous. Toxicity of the Rubber Tree Plant to Dogs. Some plants harmful to rabbits have a collective effect and poisoning may not be immediately noticeable until too late. Photo by Sarah Malaby. i have a grass hut for her, and all she does is eat it! I would call my regular vet first thing in the morning, unless your vet has a message machine. Though they rarely do as much damage as deer, woodchucks or raccoons, that's little comfort when they've munched your peas and eaten the buds off your lilies. They are herbivores and can make a quick meal of your garden. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist. What do I do if my baby rabbits just ate a rubber tree leaf.. both babies ate the leaf, almost all of the leaf. You’ll note that many of the most resistant ones have strongly scented stems or leaves, milky sap, abundant thorns or are poisonous. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.  We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.Â, BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! She’s been sleeping in it since she was a baby —it was her bed. With their puffy little tails and fuzzy ears rabbits are the essence of cute and cuddly. I hesitate giving her much else since she seems to chew on and/or eat everything at this point, so I want everything to be safe to be ingested just in case. Young rabbits are curious and tend to sample many plants, even ones reputed to be rabbit-resistant. Photo by Sarah Malaby. Belladonna is very toxic though, interestingly, rabbits eat the plant without severe harmful effects (from what we can see). US Forest Service, FM-RM-VE 1400 Independence Ave., SW Poisonous plants and your rabbit. Those pics are cute Denise! There’s nothing I can do to change it at this point, but I’m hoping to ease my mind a little. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Parrot cage. Washington DC 20250-1103, Pollinator-Friendly Best Management Practices, Native Plant Material Accomplishment Reports, Fading Gold: The Decline of Aspen in the West, Wildflowers, Part of the Pagentry of Fall Colors, Tall Forb Community of the Intermountain West, Strategic Planning, Budget And Accountability, Recreation, Heritage And Volunteer Resources, Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Air And Rare Plants. 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