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Is corn a good rabbit food?

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Question
I am wondering from the following article if I should give the corn husk and cob to my rabbits after I've ate the corn off the cob.  What's left is low in protein and high in fiber.

http://trophort.com/003/859/003859067.html

Sweet corn husk and cob (SC) which is a residue of sweet corn cannery contained 19.75% dry matter (DM). The nutrient composition on DM basis was 6.86% crude protein (CP), 3.21% ether extract (EE), 3.97% ash, 70.89% neutral detergent fibre (NDF), 35.61% acid detergent fibre (ADF) and 15.07% NFC.  

Answer
Yes, corn husks are a great source of fiber for rabbits - they love it !  They will nibble at the cob also - do not give them the corn kernels as they have to much carbs in a high dose.  I keep my pregnant does in a large pen - so they can exercise and occasionally will give them the whole plant - kernels, cob, husks, and stalk  as a treat.

Banana leaves and peel are also a great rabbit food !

Sheila