What fruit can bunny not eat?

Apples and pears are the most notorious examples, but the pits from apricots, peaches, plums, and mangos also contain cyanide, as do cherry pits. While the amount of cyanide contained in fruit seeds and pits is generally scant, it is best to avoid feeding them to rabbits altogether.

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Can rabbits eat all fruits?

Fruit: Give to a bunny once or twice per week

Fruit to feed your rabbit (one or two times a week): Apple (no seeds) Banana. Berries: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries.

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What are 4 things you should not feed your rabbit?

Cookies, nuts, seeds, grains, and bread should not be fed to rabbits. "Cookies, nuts, seeds, grains, and bread should not be fed to rabbits." Fruits can be fed in very limited quantities – no more than 1-2 tablespoons of high-fiber fresh fruit (such as apple, pear, or berries) every 1-2 days.

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What foods are bad for rabbits?

Avoid foods high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, such as grains, nuts, seeds, corn, beans, peas, breads, biscuits, sweets, sugar, breakfast cereals, or chocolate. There are a number of garden plants that are toxic to rabbits (see Table One).

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Are there any fruits or vegetables rabbits can't eat?

What can rabbits not eat? These foods are poisonous for your rabbit and could make her ill: Potatoes, daffodils, tulips, rhubarb, lillies, mushrooms, avocado, broad beans, sweet peas, buttercup, kidney beans, jasmine, foxglove and iceberg lettuce.

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20 FOODS TO NEVER FEED RABBITS ?

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Can rabbits eat cucumber or apple?

Yes, it is safe for rabbits to eat cucumber! Most rabbits will love the fresh taste. Rabbits can also eat cucumber leaves. Before feeding cucumber to your rabbit, wash it in cold water to remove pesticides.

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Can bunnies eat strawberries?

So, can rabbits eat strawberries? Strawberries are non-toxic and fed in very small quantities are unlikely to cause harm. However, there are plenty of veggie treats that are a more suitable choice, so save the strawberries for yourself and reach for more bunny-friendly options for your pet's daily portion of fresh veg.

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What is the most poisonous food for rabbits?

Apple seeds – contain cyanide, can be deadly in the right quantity. Apricots, peaches & plums – cyanide in seeds/pits, high-sugar fruits. Onion bulbs, chives and garlic – can cause fatal gastric upset. Parsnips – contain psoralens, which are poisonous to bunnies.

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Can bunnies eat bananas?

High in sugar, apples should only be fed to rabbits as a treat. Also high in sugar, it's safe for rabbits to eat bananas occasionally. Rabbits have a sweet tooth, so grapes are great as a treat.

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What are 10 safe foods for rabbits?

You can include arugula, basil, bok choy, broccoli leaves, carrot tops, celery, clover, collard greens, dandelion leaves, dill, endive, kale in small quantities, romaine and dark leaf lettuce, mint, mustard greens, parsley, and watercress.

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Can bunnies eat tomatoes?

“A small acorn-size amount of seedless tomato per day is perfectly fine for a rabbit older than 12 weeks of age,” Henson said. So in general, tomatoes are an OK fruit to share with your rabbit, just as long as it's a small amount and the flesh part of a seedless tomato only.

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Can rabbits eat watermelon?

The Answer Is Yes! Rabbits can indeed enjoy watermelon as a treat. This juicy fruit can be a delicious and hydrating addition to their diet when offered in moderation. Watermelon contains high water content, which can help keep rabbits hydrated, especially during hot weather.

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What is bunnies favorite fruit?

Some fruits that rabbits enjoy include: Strawberries. Raspberries. Bananas.

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Is broccoli good for rabbits?

Do not give broccoli to rabbits. It will give them painful gas. Never give your rabbit kale or spinach. Kale and spinach can cause health problems over time, due to the high amount of oxalates and goitrogens.

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Is apple OK for rabbits to eat?

You can use part of their daily ration of greens, pellets or nuggets as treats and rewards during training. Carrots and apples are fine as occasional treats in small amounts, but don't feed any other treats, as these may harm your rabbit.

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Can rabbits eat cheese?

You should never feed your rabbit dairy products. They are not built to consume or digest lactose, which is found in dairy products. Because of this, even a small amount in their diet can make them rather unwell, with problems such as bunny diarrhea and other gastrointestinal complications.

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Can rabbits eat cucumber everyday?

Rabbits can safely eat cucumber flesh, skin, and seeds. However, cucumber contains few nutrients and has a high water content. It can cause diarrhea if eaten in excess. Feed rabbits cucumber in moderation, such as a thin slice 2-3 times per week.

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Can bunnies eat grapes?

Grapes aren't toxic to rabbits, and you can feed them to your rabbit occasionally. “Grapes contain a small amount of fiber, B vitamins and vitamin K, which may be beneficial to rabbits,” Dr. Burch told The Dodo. The fiber and water content of grapes can help your rabbit's digestion.

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Can rabbits have scrambled eggs?

Meat, Eggs, Dairy

Though this likely will not come as a surprise, it is worth mentioning that rabbits, as herbivores, should never be offered meat, eggs, or dairy.

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What is the biggest killer of rabbits?

It is clear from these results that teeth problems and digestive upsets are the two major killers of rabbits that die prematurely.

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Can rabbits eat oranges?

The answer is yes—in moderation. Oranges are healthy and can add nutrition and variety to a rabbit's diet. However, this fruit also has high sugar content, so your bunnies should only be allowed to eat oranges in moderation. When feeding your bunny any new food, introduce it gradually and in small amounts.

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Can rabbits eat kiwi?

A small amount of kiwi should be okay for a rabbit to eat on occasion, but it should only be fed to a rabbit on an infrequent basis. Kiwi is sugary and sweet, and like other fruits, it should therefore only be offered in small quantities and quite rarely. Kiwis are packed with nutrients and many rabbits love them.

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Can bunnies eat lettuce?

Myth #3 - Rabbits eat lettuce

You can feed darker, more leafy and fibrous varieties (e.g. romaine lettuce) to your rabbit, as these are higher in fibre and actual nutrients. Introduce them gradually, as large amounts of lettuce can cause tummy upsets for rabbits not used to it.

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Can rabbits eat mango?

Mango is a safe and healthy treat for a rabbit, although it does need to be fed in moderation. Like any fruit, it is quite sugary, and too much can make your rabbit unwell. Rotate it with other fruits and vegetables to ensure your rabbit gets a balanced diet and does not become overweight.

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