For normal development and growth, rabbits need green fodder, they cannot live on the same feed.
Novice breeders should know what kind of green food you can feed animals, what herbs are prohibited, what is the difference between food in winter and summer.
The benefits of green rabbit feed
Green foods are mandatory in the diet of animals from spring to autumn. This will diversify nutrition and will save other feed. With green animals will receive the necessary minerals and nutrients for normal development and life. And yet you can regulate certain processes in their life.
So, dill and dandelions give the rabbit to increase milk production, and if necessary, on the contrary, muffle the production of milk - then the female is given parsley.
Important! Grass give only dried, cleaned and washed.
What herbs can be given to rabbits
The choice of greens should be approached very carefully - the wrong selection of food can lead to poisoning and even death of animals. Any new product is first given in test mode - in small portions and one or two animals. If the product went well, it starts to give the whole brood. The main rule - observe moderation.
Forest
Forest grasses, due to high humidity and frequent growth in wetlands, are not always suitable for rabbit food. 
Preference should be given to plants that grow on lawns and edges, for example, you can pluck the Siberian hogweed (improves lactation) or nettle (contains many vitamins, has a therapeutic and antimicrobial action).
Did you know? One animal is able to eat as much grass as is needed for stuffing a large pillow.
Meadow
Meadow greens are very useful, because of the popular among breeders. On an ordinary meadow you can collect food for several days. 
Rabbit love sweet clover Rabbits are very fond of such plants growing in the meadows:
- clover;
- chaff;
- mouse peas;
- dandelion;
- wheat grass;
- plantain.
We recommend to learn how to feed the rabbits feed.
Harvesting is carried out during the day, after the dew has dried. The mowed plants are cleaned or washed and left to dry for several hours. After that, the hay can be given in food or sent to storage until winter.
Video: What is useful clover for rabbits
Steppe
In the steppe zone you can find many plants that are useful for animals. They need to be prepared according to the usual rules and given to rabbits dried, you can also harvest these herbs for the winter. 
In the steppe you can find such plants suitable for rabbits:
- sagebrush;
- yarrow;
- blooming Sally.
Did you know? A rabbit weighing 2 kg can drink as much water as a 10-pound dog.
Legumes and cereals
Legumes and cereal green foods are rich in protein and nitrogen, their inclusion in the diet is very beneficial effect on the animals.
Rabbits well treat such plants:
- Vika;
- alfalfa;
- Sudanese;
- wheat;
- barley;
- oats;
- peas;
- soy.
It will probably be useful for you to find out what vegetables and fruits can be fed to rabbits, and whether you can give bran to these animals.
Remains of vegetable
The parts of vegetables that are inedible for humans, such as tops, leaves, and roots, will go to feed the rabbits. For harvesting, you can use both waste and specially planted vegetables. 
The animals eat well beets tops of beets and carrots, cabbage leaves and lettuce. Apples make good the balance of eagles in the body and grind down their teeth, so they must be given to animals in summer. All vegetables should be clean and best from their own land - not treated with pesticides or fertilizers.
Differences in feeding rabbits in summer and winter
Summer and winter diets of animals are different due to differences in feed. In winter, the main food will be hay and animal feed, while in the summer food is more varied due to the addition of fresh grass, vegetables and fruits. In winter food, for a change, add branches of trees.
Find out what to eat and how to feed rabbits in the winter.
The winter portion of food differs in size - during this period the animals need more protein, and in the hay it is less than in summer, therefore the winter portion is slightly larger than the summer one. 
In winter, special attention is paid to the quality of food - hay and straw should be clean, dry, without fungi. To ensure the normal content of vitamins, in addition to artificial complexes, animals are given dry nettles. Harvested in summer and dried in the shade, nettle retains its healing properties and vitamin content and helps very well during the cold period.
What can not feed
Not all herbs and vegetables are good for rabbits. An excess of even the usual and useful feed can lead to illness and even death of pets. But there are such herbs that even at the lowest dose can be fatal. These dangerous plants include:
- dope
- nightshade;
- spurge;
- celandine;
- marsh horsetail;
- buttercup;
- cornflower horn.
Read about useful and harmful herbs for rabbits.
In addition, cabbage, exotic fruits, tomatoes, cucumbers cannot be abused - all this causes bloating and other digestive problems in animals. 
Herbs that should not be given to rabbits Green food for rabbits is vital. It contains many vitamins and minerals, nutrients that animals need. Harvested in the summer of food will help ensure a full diet in the winter.
