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Feeding Your Rabbit
QUICK LIST: Rabbit-Safe Foods
QUICK LIST: International Rabbit-safe Food
QUICK LIST: Gardening for your Bunny
Rabbit Safe Vegetables
Alfalfa Sprouts
Artichoke Leaves
Arugula
Asparagus
Baby Sweetcorns (like in stirfry.. NO REGULAR CORN!)
Beet Greens
Beetroot
Bell Peppers (green, yellow, red, orange...)
Bok Choy
Carrot Greens (tops)
Carrot (limited amount, due to high sugar content)
Celeriac
Celery (cut into small pieces to limit choking on strings)
Cucumber
Chard
Chicory Greens
Clover (WHITE only)
Collard Greens (be cautious, may cause bladder sludge (Kathy Smith))
Dandelion Greens (no pesticides)
Eggplant (purple fruit only; leaves toxic)
Endive
Escarole
Grass (if cut from your own chemical/fertilizer/poisonfree back yard)
Kale
Lettuce (Dark Green/Red Leaf, Butter, Boston, Bibb, or Romaine - NO ICEBERG [no nutritional value, may cause diarrhea])
Mustard Spinach
Nappa/Chinese Cabbage
Okra Leaves
Pumpkin
Radicchio
Radish tops (Limited amounts: can cause gas)
Raspberry Leaves
Rhubarb (RED STALKS ONLY â POISONOUS LEAF)
Squash: Yellow, Butternut, Pumpkin, Zucchini
Swiss Chard
Turnip Greens
Watercress
Wheat Grass
SAFE IN MODERATION:
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Kale
Mustard Greens
Spinach
Moderator note: Many of us feed veggies to our rabbits, either as treats or as part of their daily diet.There are several facts that are important to remember when feeding our rabbits veggies:
- Start slowly. Only give a small piece of any new vegetable,once a day for several days before you increase the amount.Even rabbits that are fine with other vegetables may get problems such as gas or diarrhea from certain veggies. Not all rabbits will be able to tolerate vegetables either. Each rabbit has different dietary needs.
- Be especially careful with rabbits under the age of six months, as diarrhea in young rabbits can quickly become fatal. Many owners wait until their rabbits are older before they start introducing vegetables.
- Just because we can eat it doesn't mean a rabbit can or should. Print off one of the many safe vegetable lists available (such as The Rabbit Menu) and use it to help you shop. When in doubt, don't feed it!
- If you are feeding veggies as large part of the daily diet, try to feed at least three types of leafy greens a day. If you can, rotate some of the vegetables so they're not eating the same few things week in and week out. Don't make big changes, just small ones such as switching one veggie at a time.
- Carrots are high in sugar, so feed them sparingly and more as a treat.
- Some veggies have high calcium levels. Although the amount of calcium in fresh vegetables is much lower than in dried foods such as alfalfa, these vegetables may not be appropriate for rabbits with bladder sludge/calcium sensitivity problems.
Articles
Safe Plants Lists and Other Info
Listings on Rabbit References: Lists of Recommended Safe Foods
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#lists
Listings on Rabbit References: Nutrient Info
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#nutrient
Listings on Rabbit References: Vegetable Identifiers
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#vegid
Listings on Rabbit References: Calcium, Phosphorus, Oxalates
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#calcium
The Carrot Cafe (diet info and lists)
http://www.carrotcafe.com/
Vegetables
http://www.ontariorabbits.org/diet/dietinfo3.html
The Perfect Salad
http://www.lagomorphs.com/salad.pdf
Fruits and Vegetables Suitable for Rabbits
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/rwf/articles/safefoods.htm
Safe/Unsafe Foods for Rabbits
http://earthhome.tripod.com/saferab.html
Feeding (Includes safe plants list)
http://www.greenwichrabbitrescue.com/feeding.htm
Vegetables
http://www.mahouserabbit.org/dietguide.asp#vegs
The Rabbit Menu (safe/unsafe lists of veggies, leaves, twigs, and flowers)
http://www.mckellier.com/archives/images/2006/RabbitMenu.pdf
Unsafe Plants Lists
Listings on Rabbit References: Food Warnings
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#foodwarnings
Listings on Rabbit References: Toxic Plants
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabhaz.html#toxplants
Toxic Plants (with pictures!)
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Food/Toxic_plants_en.pdf
Safe/Unsafe Foods for Rabbits
http://earthhome.tripod.com/saferab.html
The Rabbit Menu (safe/unsafe lists of veggies, leaves, twigs, and flowers)
http://www.mckellier.com/archives/images/2006/RabbitMenu.pdf
RO Threads
Storage Suggestion for Greens
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=4852&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
Veggies?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=4220&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
True or False
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=13231&forum_id=1
Eating Lettuce
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=903&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
Vegetable Nutrition Info
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=10562&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
At What Age to Reduce Pellets, Increase Veggies?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11264&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
Hay and Veggies?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=12816&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
Re-Introducing Greens?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11557&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
What is the Best "First" Veggie to Try?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=6020&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
Greens
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=10079&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
Feeding Your Rabbit
QUICK LIST: Rabbit-Safe Foods
QUICK LIST: International Rabbit-safe Food
QUICK LIST: Gardening for your Bunny
Rabbit Safe Vegetables
Alfalfa Sprouts
Artichoke Leaves
Arugula
Asparagus
Baby Sweetcorns (like in stirfry.. NO REGULAR CORN!)
Beet Greens
Beetroot
Bell Peppers (green, yellow, red, orange...)
Bok Choy
Carrot Greens (tops)
Carrot (limited amount, due to high sugar content)
Celeriac
Celery (cut into small pieces to limit choking on strings)
Cucumber
Chard
Chicory Greens
Clover (WHITE only)
Collard Greens (be cautious, may cause bladder sludge (Kathy Smith))
Dandelion Greens (no pesticides)
Eggplant (purple fruit only; leaves toxic)
Endive
Escarole
Grass (if cut from your own chemical/fertilizer/poisonfree back yard)
Kale
Lettuce (Dark Green/Red Leaf, Butter, Boston, Bibb, or Romaine - NO ICEBERG [no nutritional value, may cause diarrhea])
Mustard Spinach
Nappa/Chinese Cabbage
Okra Leaves
Pumpkin
Radicchio
Radish tops (Limited amounts: can cause gas)
Raspberry Leaves
Rhubarb (RED STALKS ONLY â POISONOUS LEAF)
Squash: Yellow, Butternut, Pumpkin, Zucchini
Swiss Chard
Turnip Greens
Watercress
Wheat Grass
SAFE IN MODERATION:
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Kale
Mustard Greens
Spinach
Moderator note: Many of us feed veggies to our rabbits, either as treats or as part of their daily diet.There are several facts that are important to remember when feeding our rabbits veggies:
- Start slowly. Only give a small piece of any new vegetable,once a day for several days before you increase the amount.Even rabbits that are fine with other vegetables may get problems such as gas or diarrhea from certain veggies. Not all rabbits will be able to tolerate vegetables either. Each rabbit has different dietary needs.
- Be especially careful with rabbits under the age of six months, as diarrhea in young rabbits can quickly become fatal. Many owners wait until their rabbits are older before they start introducing vegetables.
- Just because we can eat it doesn't mean a rabbit can or should. Print off one of the many safe vegetable lists available (such as The Rabbit Menu) and use it to help you shop. When in doubt, don't feed it!
- If you are feeding veggies as large part of the daily diet, try to feed at least three types of leafy greens a day. If you can, rotate some of the vegetables so they're not eating the same few things week in and week out. Don't make big changes, just small ones such as switching one veggie at a time.
- Carrots are high in sugar, so feed them sparingly and more as a treat.
- Some veggies have high calcium levels. Although the amount of calcium in fresh vegetables is much lower than in dried foods such as alfalfa, these vegetables may not be appropriate for rabbits with bladder sludge/calcium sensitivity problems.
Articles
Safe Plants Lists and Other Info
Listings on Rabbit References: Lists of Recommended Safe Foods
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#lists
Listings on Rabbit References: Nutrient Info
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#nutrient
Listings on Rabbit References: Vegetable Identifiers
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#vegid
Listings on Rabbit References: Calcium, Phosphorus, Oxalates
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#calcium
The Carrot Cafe (diet info and lists)
http://www.carrotcafe.com/
Vegetables
http://www.ontariorabbits.org/diet/dietinfo3.html
The Perfect Salad
http://www.lagomorphs.com/salad.pdf
Fruits and Vegetables Suitable for Rabbits
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/rwf/articles/safefoods.htm
Safe/Unsafe Foods for Rabbits
http://earthhome.tripod.com/saferab.html
Feeding (Includes safe plants list)
http://www.greenwichrabbitrescue.com/feeding.htm
Vegetables
http://www.mahouserabbit.org/dietguide.asp#vegs
The Rabbit Menu (safe/unsafe lists of veggies, leaves, twigs, and flowers)
http://www.mckellier.com/archives/images/2006/RabbitMenu.pdf
Unsafe Plants Lists
Listings on Rabbit References: Food Warnings
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#foodwarnings
Listings on Rabbit References: Toxic Plants
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabhaz.html#toxplants
Toxic Plants (with pictures!)
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Food/Toxic_plants_en.pdf
Safe/Unsafe Foods for Rabbits
http://earthhome.tripod.com/saferab.html
The Rabbit Menu (safe/unsafe lists of veggies, leaves, twigs, and flowers)
http://www.mckellier.com/archives/images/2006/RabbitMenu.pdf
RO Threads
Storage Suggestion for Greens
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=4852&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
Veggies?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=4220&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
True or False
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=13231&forum_id=1
Eating Lettuce
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=903&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
Vegetable Nutrition Info
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=10562&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
At What Age to Reduce Pellets, Increase Veggies?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11264&forum_id=1&highlight=vegetable
Hay and Veggies?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=12816&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
Re-Introducing Greens?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11557&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
What is the Best "First" Veggie to Try?
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=6020&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie
Greens
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=10079&forum_id=1&highlight=veggie