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Some vegetables are good for daily consumption: leafy greens mostly, like Romaine lettuce, basil, and carrot tops (greens only). Otherwise, no, rabbits shouldn't really eat fruits and veggies every day because most veggies (including carrot) and all fruits are too sugary or full of carbs and so they're only good as a treat for rabbits. One or two small bites of treat food every few days is enough!
If a bunny eats too many treats, his appetite for hay will be spoiled, but rabbits need to eat lots and lots of hay every day to keep their teeth and guts and emotions healthy. Also, a sugar spike can lead to G.I. stasis (a painful and even life threatening condition). Too many treats over time can lead to obesity, which causes a variety of health problems. Too many treats can also lead to diarrea or cecal dysbiosis, which again can turn life-threatening.
See the related question below for more details about the rabbit diet.
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What are the nutritional requirements for a rabbit?
Rabbits should have a constant supply of timothy hay along with two small servings of pellets every day. Greens, fruits, and vegetables should be given on occasion.
How many portions of fruits and vegetables should you eat every day?
The American Heart Association recommends the average adult eat 4-5 servings each of fruits and vegetables daily. Of course, you should eat a variety and include dark green leafy vegetables.
Can rabbits eat bok choy?
Yes, rabbits can eat every kind of vegetables, but not meat.
What are some resources from Massachusetts?
Fruits and vegetables (not EVERY kind, but some)
Can rabbits eat coriander?
Coriander is more commonly known as Cilantro, which is an herb. Rabbits can eat this, but not too much. A recommended vegetable diet for rabbits is 1 cup of vegetables for every 3 pounds of weight the rabbit is. For example, if a rabbit is 6 pounds, it should eat 2 cups of vegetables everyday. Remember variety, though.
Are rabbits allowed to eat every kind of fruit?
They shouldn't eat fruits that humans can't eat. Good choices are apples, pears, bananas, and papayas, but fruits should not be given in big portions daily because fruits have a lot of natural sugar.
Can rabbits eat parsly leaves?
Yes. But give the rabbit variety, not just parsley. Vets recommend 1 cup of vegetables for every 3 pounds of rabbit weight. Example, if your rabbit weighs 6 pounds, he should get 2 cups of vegetables every day. :)
Are fruit and vegetable available in every country?
Yes, fruits and vegetables are basic foodstuffs and are raised or imported into every country.
What all is man made vegetables fruits?
Any food that needs to be planted every year...
How can you include fruits and vegetables in your daily diet?
Fruit and vegetables some with every meal. For example you could have vegetables for your dinner and some fruit for dessert and breakfast. Anything you like.
What do snow rabbits eat?
Snowpeas are safe for rabbits to eat and many rabbits like them, but they shouldn't eat too much at a time. Rabbits should eat some "salad" every day that consists of certain dark, leafy greens and vegetables. Owners should serve a variety of greens from a wide rotation, but new foods should always be introduced gradually as sudden changes in a rabbit's diet (even changes for the better) can lead to illness. See the related question below for more details.
Do rabbits eat vegetables?
Yes, fresh vegetables are a healthy part of a rabbit's diet. Rabbits are herbivores so they will only consume plant material. Dark-coloured leafy greens are the best kind of vegetables for rabbits. Rabbits can have a "salad" of these sorts of vegetables every day (like Romaine lettuce, carrot greens, basil, dandelion, etc.) Some dark leafy greens can lead to gas, so they should be limited in a rabbit's diet. These are vegetables in the cruciferous family: cabbages, kale, collards, broccoli, rapini, Chinese cabbages (e.g. bok choy), mustard greens, arugula (a.k.a. rocket), cress varieties, etc. Some rabbits are very sensitive to these vegetables and develop gas easily - these rabbits shouldn't have these vegetables at all. Other rabbits are fine to have them in moderation. Pay attention to your rabbit so that you know how much of these sorts of plants to feed her. Gas can be a very serious problem in rabbits, leading to GI stasis and death if not treated. Many other vegetables are safe for rabbits, but they're high in starches and/or sugars, or they're not very nutritional, so they should be limited as a treat. This includes foods like carrots, celery, squash, apple, berries, etc. Spinach and broccoli are some of the favorite vegetables rabbits love to eat!
