Birch

a forest of birch trees
a forest of birch trees
Information

Dose:

Moderate amount given as a treat, use as often as needed.

Benefits:

Bark from a Birch tree is the pain reliever.

Make sure no sprayed chemicals are on the tree.

Bunnies can eat the leaves too, they have anti-inflammatory properties.

Good source of fibre.

Also a diuretic, so bunny will drink more water, and urinate more – aka “irrigation therapy”.

Treats urinary tract infections.

Helps relieving arthritis, achy joints, loss of hair, skin rashes.

Purifies the blood.

Dangers:

The Birch nuts contain saponins and thiaminase which can cause serious untreatable illness and eventually death.