Safe Baby Rabbit Food List

Which vegetables can rabbits eat.

Safe baby rabbit food list.

Baby rabbits need more protein so give them pellets and alfalfa hay. Hay and water are essential foods. This leafy green food contains oxalic acid which in larger amounts can cause kidney failure. Like with most vegetables beet greens can be give to the rabbit in moderation.

For young rabbits first introduction to greens it s best to avoid fruits though these can be introduced as treats later. Artichoke leaves asparagus baby sweetcorns but not full size ones beetroot care with leafy tops as high levels of oxalic acid can cause gas so limit broccoli and its leaves including purple sprouting varieties can cause gas so limit brussel sprouts. Make sure that you get a baby rabbit into good eating habits. It s tempting to overfeed young rabbits but this can lead to obesity in later life.

I go a little bit deeper into a healthy rabbit diet in this post but i feel it s important that i go over the basics here before we take a look at the fruit and vegetables rabbit food list. The rabbit should not receive another type of leafy greens along with beet greens. Rabbit safe vegetables alfalfa sprouts artichoke leaves arugula asparagus baby sweet corns like in stirfry beet greens beetroot bell peppers green yellow red orange bok choy pak 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. Fresh vegetable options alfalfa sprouts arugula basil bell peppers bok choy broccoli brussel sprouts cabbage carrots celery cilantro dill leaves endive fennel kale mint mustard greens parsley radicchio radish tops romaine lettuce spinach spring greens summer squash turnip greens watercress.

Apple no seeds banana berries. Your rabbit should be weaned. Leafy greens except lettuce are best for rabbits for example dandelion leaves carrot tops kale spinach spring greens raspberry blackberry leaves and herbs such as parsley and basil. If not use kitten or goat milk to imitate their mother s milk.

A healthy rabbit diet. Fruit to feed your rabbit one or two times a week.