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rabbit diets

22 11:09:12

Question
i have been reading up on rabbit diets becuase i am about to get a netherland dwarf rabbit and i found this site that had the food and how much the rabbit can have of it and can youtell me if they can really have these food?

Beet Greens 46mg
Broccoli 42 mg
Carrots and tops 30 mg
Chicory Greens 180 mg
Cilantro 16 mg
Collard Greens 218 mg
Water Cress 40 mg
Dandelion Greens 103 mg
Kale 94 mg
Romaine Lettuce 20 mg
Leaf Lettuce 38 mg
Mustard Greens 58 mg
Parsley 78 mg
Sweet Peppers 6 mg
Pumpkin Leaves 24 mg
Radish and Leaves 28 mg
Turnip Greens 105 mg  

Answer
I cannot give you an exact amount because it depends on the rabbit's size and on the individual rabbit. However, all of those foods are good for rabbits. Each one should be introduced slowly, and one at a time.

I would suggest starting with pelleted rabbit food and as much timothy or grass hay as the rabbit wants. Pick one type of fresh food to introduce. Introduce it in a small amount, then gradually increase the amount. Once the rabbit is well-used to one type of fresh food, you can start the process over again with another type.