Bunnies can safely eat a wide variety of vegetables, particularly leafy greens and herbs. Here are some vegetables that can be fed to rabbits daily or regularly: Vegetables safe for daily feeding:
- Bell peppers
- Bok choy
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrot tops
- Cucumber
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fennel
- Lettuce varieties (romaine, green leaf, red leaf, Boston bibb, arugula, butter)
- Okra leaves
- Radicchio
- Radish tops
- Sprouts (alfalfa, radish, clover)
- Watercress
- Wheatgrass
- Zucchini
- Herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme
Vegetables to feed sparingly (1-2 times per week):
- Broccoli (stems and leaves only)
- Carrots
- Chard
- Clover
- Collard greens
- Dandelion greens (pesticide-free)
- Kale
- Spinach
- Certain edible flowers like calendula, chamomile, hibiscus, marigold, nasturtium, pansy, rose
Additional safe vegetables and greens include:
- Asparagus
- Beet greens
- Borage leaves
- Cabbage (in moderation)
- Celery (chopped well to avoid string issues)
- Chicory
- Mustard greens
- Parsnip
- Radish
- Red cabbage
- Rocket (arugula)
- Salad peppers
- Turnips
- Cauliflower leaves and stalks
It is important to introduce new vegetables gradually and monitor your bunny for any digestive upset, as their digestive systems are delicate. Avoid feeding potatoes, corn, beans, seeds, nuts, onions, leeks, garlic, rhubarb, and iceberg lettuce, as these can be harmful or difficult to digest
. In summary, a balanced diet for a pet bunny includes mostly hay, supplemented with a variety of fresh leafy greens and vegetables from the safe list above, given in appropriate amounts to maintain digestive health.
