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Food & shelter for wild rabbits #869237
Asked May 20, 2024, 11:36 AM EDT
We have a family of rabbits living in our backyard beneath a storage shed. I'd like to provide them with as much shelter and food as possible without feeding them directly so they remain wild. What can I plant in my yard that will give them more shelter and/or provide them with food?
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Good morning!
Thank you for reaching out! Rabbits will eat almost everything you plant. The main things they will avoid are plants that have a scent to them or have a fuzzy leaf (like lambs ear).
Some of their favorites are vegetables (leafy greens especially!) if you have a shady area hostas are some of their favorites as well.
Sounds like they have a great shelter already! I would just suggest keeping any pets away from that area so they do not scare them away.
Hopefully this helps!
Rachel Durkan
