TAMUK Composite Rabbits

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Feed & Forage

TAMUK-C were developed as a backyard meat rabbit breed. They can be sustained wholly on pellets or pellets and hay but they are also well suited for forage. However, because this is not a specific adaptation of TAMUK-C, it's best to acquire your rabbits from breeders that feed forage if this is an important aspect to you. Anecdotally, there does seem to be a lower incidence of weaning enteritis among TAMUK-C and especially those that feed forage regularly.

Anecdotally Safe Plants to Feed

This list is compiled via experience with giving these plants to TAMUK-C rabbits and having observed no ill effects. Feed under your own caution and discretion.

Free Feed Plants	Moderate Feed Plants	Occasional Feed Plants
* Parsley * Cilantro * Basil (all types) * Carrot TOPS * Parsnip TOPS * Green Bean Leaves * Banana Tree Leaves * Rose Leaves, Stems, & Flowers * Mints, Lemon Balm, Bee Balm * Blackberry Leaves & Stems * Dandelion Leaves, Flowers, and Roots * Sweet Potato VINES * Crabgrass, Nutsedge, St Augustine	• Mulberry Leaves & Branches • Kale • Broccoli/Brussel • Sprout/Cabbage Leaves • Japanese Honeysuckle Flowers and Vines • Oregano • Dill Weed • Chard • Spinach • Banana Peels • Morning Glory/Bindweed • Asparagus Shoots and Fronds • Arugula	* Carrots * Apples * Green Beans/Peas * Banana * Lettuce (Romaine, Butter) * Cucumbers/Squash * Strawberries

Studies

These papers are not specific to TAMUK-C but contain useful information about feed and forage of rabbits.
Types of Rabbit Hay
Cactus and Mesquite as Forage for Rabbits
Oak Acorn as Substitute for Corn in Rabbit Feed
Grape Stalks
Mulberry Digestibility