Ripe watermelons are a very refreshing fruit in summer as they contain around 95% water. There is a great temptation on hot days to let pets share in this sweet refreshment.

Slowly acclimate rabbits to new foods

Rabbits are like humans, many have their own taste and are not at all enthusiastic about certain foods. Since watermelons are usually not harmful as a small dose of variety on the menu, you can use a small piece to test whether your rabbit eats it. Sometimes it can take a while for curiosity to overcome fear of the unknown, so keep putting fresh pieces of watermelon in the feeding bowl for a few days, even if the fruit isn't sniffed and accepted the first time.

Pay attention to the origin and variety

Since the cultivation of watermelons requires the seeds to be grown or, ideally, a greenhouse, the watermelon to be fed will usually be a specimen bought in the supermarket. In this country, watermelons in the trade often come from the following countries:

  • Spain
  • Hungary
  • Turkey
  • Iran

If you are unsure whether the fruit has been sprayed in any way, you should remove the green peel before feeding to be on the safe side. You should also choose the Crimson Sweet variety over Sugar Baby because of the lower sugar content.

It's the crowd that counts

Since watermelons contain a lot of water and also a certain amount of sugar, they should only be fed to rabbits in small amounts. Failure to do so may result in diarrhea and other digestive irregularities.

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Rodents also appreciate the refreshing effect of a watermelon even more if it has been kept chilled in the cellar or refrigerator beforehand.

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