From the greengrocer

Rabbits enjoy vegetables and herbs. Many of the herbs, fruit, and vegetables that are available from supermarkets are suitable and safe for rabbits. Plants from the garden can also be fed to rabbits. Below is a list of suitable plants. Favourites are in bold. Despite concerns about the sugar content, fruit and root vegetables are included. In moderation, they are fine to feed to slim rabbits but can contribute to obesity if fed in large quantities. 

  • Apples 
  • Basil
  • Beetroot roots and leaves
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprout peelings
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots and carrot tops
  • Cavalo Nero
  • Celery
  • Celeriac
  • Cauliflower leaves
  • Chicory
  • Coriander
  • Dill
  • Fennel leaves
  • Green beans
  • Kale
  • Kohl rabi
  • Lettuce (it is not harmful although lettuce is mostly water. This can be beneficial)
  • Mange tout
  • Mint
  • Parsley
  • Pears
  • Pea pods
  • Parsnips and parsnip tops
  • Radish and radish tops
  • Rocket
  • Spinach
  • Spring greens (spring cabbage, collard),
  • Sprouting broccoli
  • Swede
  • Sweetcorn 
  • Turnips
  • Watercress. 

 

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