Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 7 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasMilk ThistleSilybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.Welcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the better-supported herbs in this Atlas, backed by…
Herbal Atlas: Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience!Estimated Read Time: 10 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasHibiscusHibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle)Welcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas. Here, we explore roselle hibiscus for rabbits as food, forage and sensory enrichment—bringing together its long culinary…
Herbal Atlas: Spearmint & Peppermint (Mentha spicata L. & Mentha × piperita L.)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 7 Mins Oishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasMint for RabbitsSpearmint and Peppermint & the Science Behind MenthaWelcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas, our evidence-led Rabbit Herb Guide exploring the plants commonly…
Fresh vs Dried Herbs for Rabbits: What Actually Changes?
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience!Estimated Read Time: 5 MinsFresh vs Dried Herbs for Rabbits: What Actually Changes?Fresh or dried herbs — which is better for rabbits?The internet gives plenty of simple answers:Fresh is healthier.Dried is more nutritious.Dried herbs…
Herbal Atlas: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 7 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasEchinaceaEchinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia & Echinacea pallidaWelcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas. Here, we explore Echinacea as forage, traditional herbal remedy and a fascinating source…
Herbal Atlas: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 8 Mins1. Herb at a GlanceBotanical nameTaraxacum officinale (and closely related Taraxacum species)FamilyAsteraceae (Daisy family)Edible partsLeaves, flowers, roots, and stemsRabbit suitabilityExceptional palatability, high foraging engagement, rich mineral profile, and valuable…
The Ultimate Guide to DIY Rabbit Enrichment: Creating a Dynamic, Science-Backed Space for Your Bunny
The Ultimate Guide to DIY Rabbit Enrichment: Creating a Dynamic, Science-Backed Space for Your BunnyA happy rabbit isn't just one that is well-fed and physically healthy—it is one that is mentally liberated. In the field of lagomorph ethology, we know that rabbits are highly cognitive, deeply instinctual creatures. In the…