We get a lot of questions about the kind of veggies that are safe for bunnies, so here's a list. Remember that if vegetables aren't already a part of your bunnies' diet, to introduce them slowly over a period of weeks. Bunnies have very sensitive digestive systems and don't tolerate sudden changes in their diet very well.

We recommend a balanced diet consisting of three different types of vegetables, and unlimited Timothy hay. A good measure is a cup of vegetables for a 5lb rabbit.

We do not recommend pellets, but if your rabbits are used to them, and you want to keep them in the diet, we suggest Timothy hay-based pellets that are also low in calcium content. Keep in mind that some rabbits are allergic to the traditional alfa-alfa hay pellets which are, after all, made for breeder rabbits, and may contain such stuff as molasses. The allergy will typically express itself in the form of diarrhea.

The Oxbow Hay Co. makes a Timothy hay based pellet especially for bunnies, called Bunny Basics/T, you can order it from them by emailing them at Oxbow@Navix.net, or you can check out the company's homepage at http://petstation.com/oxbow.html

Note: Veggies that bunnies may enjoy, but are high in calcium and should be given sparingly are marked with an asterisk (*).

Arugula
Beet greens
Broccoli
Bok choy
Boston Lettuce
Basil
Belgian endives, and curly endives
Brussel sprouts
Carrots and carrot tops
Parsel (it is a herb that looks like flat parsley, and tastes like celery)
Chinese Broccoli 
Cilantro
Cauliflower (especially the greens at the bottom)
Collard greens*
Dandelion greens*
Dill
Escarole
Fennel
Kale*
Kohl rabi (and tops)
Lovage
Lemon balm
Mint (all kinds except pennyroyal, which is toxic)
Mizuna
Romaine lettuce
Red Leaf Lettuce (Do not give iceberg lettuce under any circumstances)
Rapini
Mustard greens 
Oregano
Spinach*
Chinese parsley*
Flat parsley*
Snow peas
Parsnips
Sweet green peppers
Radishes and radish tops 
Thyme

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