How to get my rabbit to eat treats?

Question

i know that sounds like a weird question, but my bunny doesn't seem to realize that the bits of apple i try to give to her are food. i even try to put them in with the rest of her food, but she still doesn't eat it. how can i make her realize that they are eatable?

Answer 1

Maybe she doesn't like the smell of them. Most rabbits don't eat treats when they are supposed to because of many reasons:

They smell human scent on the apples

The apples are not fresh enough

They don't know what the apples are

They don't like apples

I hope this helps!

Also, try carrots. Most of the time rabbits like carrots better then apples.

Answer 2

I take veggie treats to the shelter bunnies several times a week.  A small amount of spinach, cilantro (which is plentiful now), parsley, a few nubs of carrot several times a week.  I did take an apple once and none of the bunnies was interested in that.

Fruit must be given in moderation.  Maybe she would like a strawberry or a couple of slices of banana once in a while.  Peaches are plentiful now - try a slice of that.

Answer 3

maybe she doesnt like the smell or taste of apple ry giving her a couple more options then just apple  

Answer 4

If she doesn't eat it then she more than likely doesn't like it. Something they usually really like is something like lettuce, carrots, or grass.