Is Thyme a safe herb?

[RebeccaUK]

Hi Folks

Apologies for the new post here but I'm slightly worried. My husband has just fed the bunnies some of the herb thyme thinking it would be ok for them but I've checked my list of safe foods and it's not on. Do you think the bunnies will be ok or will it make them unwell? They both had a fair amount each but stopped eating of their own accord eventually. It's 10 minutes gone and they both seem fine so far - just wanted to know whether it was ok and what to do if not?!

Thanks

Rebecca

 

[HoneyPot]

Hi Rebecca, as far as I know Thyme is ok for the buns - they probably loved it. I've seen it on a couple lists of rabbit safe herbs.

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Nadia

 

[RebeccaUK]

They seem to be laying out now and looking a bit listless so maybe it's bloated them a little but glad it's not poisonous. It's a pretty sharp flavour so rather them than me.

Thanks for the help, it's set my mind at rest.

Rebecca x

 

[HoneyPot]

Still watch them in case it causes a bit of runny poops. And if they're bloated or have an upset tummy, some Simethicone can't hurt if you have it.

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Nadia

 

[LuvaBun]

Perry got into my herb pots last year, where I was growing thyme. He was fine, but the herbs never recovered -he ate them down to the roots :X

Jan

 

[Bassetluv]

Thyme is on the 'safe' list with the Rabbit House Society (UK):

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Here's the link:

http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/rwf/articles/safefoods.htm

So I wouldn't worry about your bunnies. They probably enjoyed the treat...

 

[RebeccaUK]

Lol Luvabun, lovely pictures of Perry enjoying his herbs.