With its interesting silhouette, narrow elliptical leaves and soft catkins, the fast-growing corkscrew willow is a pretty solitary tree that attractively enriches larger gardens. The richly branched branches are extremely popular with rabbits. In this article we will clarify whether this additional food is good for the cuddly roommates.
Is corkscrew willow suitable for rabbits?
Corkscrew willow is suitable and he althy for rabbits: the unsprayed, non-toxic branches contain nutrients, promote digestion and provide activity. Willow bark has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects, while willow leaves relieve pain and prevent infections.
Why do rabbits need nibble wood?
Non-toxic and unsprayed corkscrew willow branches are highly valued by animals.
You can use this with:
- Bark,
- Scroll,
- Flowers,
- buds,
- Fruits
offer.
The woods promote digestion and provide the animals with many nutrients. The branches also provide employment and, with their twisted growth habit, interesting environmental stimuli. They satisfy the need to chew, so behavioral problems such as gnawing can almost always be avoided by feeding them.
Corkscrew willow is very he althy
Rabbits love the branches of the zigzag willow and really enjoy nibbling on them. However, you should not give willow every day, but use it more like a medicine because of its valuable ingredients:
- Willow bark contains large amounts of tannins and traces of salicylic acid. It has a supportive effect on inflammation and fever.
- Willow leaves have an aromatic scent and are popular with rabbits as dry and wet food. They have a pain-relieving effect and prevent bladder infections and colds.
Where can corkscrew willow branches be cut?
Willow branches from the pet store are often old, short and not very popular with rabbits. The fresh branches of the corkscrew willow, on the other hand, not only look pretty in the cage thanks to their twisted, richly branched growth habit, they are also gratefully accepted by the animals.
Cut these preferably in your own garden, as you can be sure that the wood is not contaminated with insecticides or pesticides. In the wild, away from industrial plants and busy roads, you can also collect zigzag willow branches for your rabbits.
Tip
Your little darling doesn't have to go without the he althy, green branches, even in winter. Cut a few branches from the corkscrew willow and place them in water, they will sprout quickly and can be fed as a preventive measure or, in the event of illness, as a support.
