Bring on the veggies!

Written By Cheryl Kosakura

Written by Dr. Kanfer

CHINCHILLAS, RABBITS AND GUINEA PIG FRUITS AND VEGGIES LIST

You should feed at least three different vegetables a day. All fresh foods regardless of the source should be washed or scrubbed before serving them to your bunny. It is recommended to feed 1 packed cup for every 2 pounds of your rabbit’s body weight per day.When introducing any new food, always do so slowly over a few weeks to avoid digestive upsets. Rabbits, like humans are all different and as such some may be unable to tolerate certain foods. Only give a small amount and wait for 24 hours, if your rabbit produces soft poo, withdraw the food and try with something else after everything has settled back to normal. Allow 5 - 7 days before making any other additions.

  • Red and green leaf lettuce

  • Bok choy

  • Cilantro

  • Romaine lettuce ( No iceberg or light colored leaf)

  • Herb , example : basil, mint , peppermint leaves

  • Grape leaves

  • Carrot tops

  • Beet green tops

  • Endive

  • Escarole

  • Radish tops

  • Watercress

  • Wheat grass

NOTE: keep high calcium rich foods out of diet!!!

Examples:

  • Spinach

  • Kale

  • Parsley

  • Broccoli

  • Brussels sprouts

  • Dandelion greens and flowers

  • Mustard greens

Fruits as treats only: ~ 1 inch strip
NO fruit should be fed to an overweight rabbit.

  • Banana

  • Apples(No Seeds)

  • Oranges

  • Carrots

  • Strawberries

Cheryl Kosakura
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