Can rabbits eat fruit

Answer 1

Mostly, yes, rabbits can eat fruit, but only as a treat. A bite or two per day is enough.

Generally speaking, rabbits can eat the same fruit that we can; parts of the fruit that we can't eat (like peels, stones) should be removed first. Some plants are poisonous for rabbits (including some fruit), so be careful what you give your bunny to eat. (See the related link below for a list of poisonous plants.)

Fresh fruits and veggies are a great way to add variety to your bunny's diet. They're also a fun way to interact with your bunny, because you can find out which ones your rabbit likes, and which ones she or he doesn't like. You can also put them in toys, or use them as a reward, like in training, or as a treat after a stressful event. They're less expensive than packaged treats from the store, and much better for your bunny.

Fruits and veggies can make your rabbit sick if you give too much of them. Dark leafy greens (like romaine lettuce, basil, and carrot tops) are the best kind. All other veggies (like carrot) and fruit should be considered treats.

See the related questions and links below for more information.

These fruits are safe for bunnies:

• Orange (remove the peel)
• Papaya (remove the pit, and all plant parts like twigs, leaves, etc.)
• Peach (remove the pit, and all plant parts like twigs, leaves, etc.)
• Persimmon
• Pineapple (only the parts we can eat, too)
• Plum (remove the pit, and all plant parts like twigs, leaves, etc.)
• Tomato (remove all plant parts, like twigs, leaves, etc.)
• Currants
• Grapes
• Kiwi
• Mango (remove the pit, and all plant parts like twigs, leaves, etc.)
• Melon
• Nectarine (remove the pit, and all plant parts like twigs, leaves, etc.)
• Apple (remove the seeds)
• Banana (remove the skin)
• Berries
• Cherries (remove the pit, and all plant parts like twigs, leaves, etc.)

Answer 2

Oranges could be harmful to your bunny. Oranges are very acidic and may harm your rabbits tummy. Many people suggest not risking it until find proof that orange is safe. Other people say a small treat of orange is fine on occasion. Always pay close attention when you feed something new to your bunny: start with tiny portions, and watch the rabbit's health for a week or so and look for adverse reactions (gas, pain, digestive problems, diarrhea, etc). If you feed your rabbit orange and there's no problems, make sure not to over-feed it because it is high in sugars, and too much can make a rabbit sick. The House Rabbit Society recommends no more than two tablespoons of fresh treat food per day for a healthy, normal 6 pound rabbit. See the related question below for more information about the rabbit diet.

Answer 3

First answer: No

Different answer: Yes, they do eat oranges. Generally, you do not want to give them an entire orange because that would be bad for them. Not even an entire slice. But after I peel an orange for myself, I give my rabbit about 1/4 of one of the slices. The important thing is to give them just a tiny bit of the orange with out the peel. My rabbit loves oranges the most, enjoys a little taste of melon, strawberries, and apples. Remember, just a tiny amount. To much can be bad for the rabbit's system.

Orange, like many kinds of non-leafy vegetables and fruit, is fine as a treat, but to much can make your rabbit sick. Mostly rabbits should eat lots of hay, some pellets, and some dark leafy greens. See the related questions below for details and links.

Answer 4

Yes. They can eat Apple, Blueberries, Melon, Orange (including the peel), Papaya ,Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plums, Raspberries, and Strawberries. I'm not sure if other fruits can also be eaten but your vet would probably be able to tell you.

Answer 5

No, rabbits should not eat orange peels.The flesh of oranges are okay for them to eat but not the peels. Check out the related link below for details.

Answer 6

No, bunnies only eat grass, forbs,and leavy weeds.

Answer 7

No, it's a citrus fruit. Rabbits cannot eat any part of a citrus fruit from the peel to the pulp. The acid in the fruit causes an upset stomach to rabbits.