What happens if a rabbit eats iceberg lettuce?

Answer 1

yes

What is an Easter Bunny? The Easter Bunny is not a real animal, so it doesn't eat anything at all. Bunnies that people get as gifts for easter eat the exact same things as all other pet bunnies: lots and lots of hay, some leafy greens, and some pellets.

Dark lettuces (like red leaf, green leaf, escarole, endive, Romaine, Boston, etc.) are good for rabbits in moderation: they can have some in their daily "salad" often, but not every day. Too much lettuce can lead to diarrhoea and illness.

Light lettuces (like Romaine hearts, iceberg, etc.) are not healthy for rabbits: they have no nutritional value, and they can more easily lead to diarrhoea than the dark varieties. They should be avoided entirely: don't feed any to your bunny.

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Answer 2

Yes, they do. However, iceberg lettuce holds no nutritional value, and is not part of an adequate diet for rabbits. It's best to feed them other types of lettuce with a higher nutritional content (i.e. dark leaf lettuces: romaine, spinach, etc).

Answer 3

first answer: No, they LOVE it. Truly.

more details: Actually, iceberg is unhealthy for rabbits, and it can make them very sick, especially if they eat lots of it.

Iceberg won't kill your rabbit, but it will give the bunny digestion upset, like diarrhoea. If your bunny gets sick and doesn't get help from the vet, eventually this will lead to death.

It's important to feed your rabbit only healthy foods, and if you notice any signs of illness (like diarrhoea) to bring your bunny to the vet. See the related questions below for more info and links.

Dark-coloured lettuces (like romaine) are fine for bunnies in moderation, but you shouldn't give your bunny any iceberg or white/light-coloured lettuces. If your rabbit really LOVES iceberg, then a bite or two is fine as a treat (but most rabbits would definitely prefer a bite of apple or carrot instead).

Rabbits younger than 12 weeks (3 months) should not have ANY fresh vegetables, including lettuce. At 12 weeks, it's okay to introduce small amounts, one at a time (keep an eye out for signs of illness, though!). Between 7-12 months, the rabbit should transition to an adult's diet.

Answer 4

Yes they can (and will) but I was aways told it isn't good for them as it gives them diarrhoea.

Answer 5

Yes, rabbits will eat radish leaves, as well as just about any other tender growing plant they can find.

Answer 6

yes.