Can Rabbits Eat…?

Here is a complete list of what rabbits can and cannot eat. If you are ever in doubt, it is best to listen to the advice of your veterinarian. It is also important to remember that even safe fruits, vegetables, and other foods should only be given to rabbits as treats in small amounts.

Leafy Greens

SAFE
arugula
basil
beet greens*
bok choy
broccoli leaves
butter lettuce
cabbage
carrot tops
chard*
cilantro
collard greens
coriander
cucumber leaves
dandelion greens
dill
endive
escarole
fig leaves
frisee lettuce
green leafy lettuce
kale*
lemongrass
mallow
mint
mustard greens*
napa cabbage
oregano
parsley*
peppermint
radicchio
radish greens*
raspberry leaves
red cabbage
romaine lettuce
rosemary
sage
spinach*
spring greens
sprouts*
thyme
turnip greens
watercress
wheatgrass
yu choy
AVOID
iceberg lettuce
jicama
potato tops
ragwort
rhubarb leaves
silverbeet

* These leafy greens have a higher level of oxalic acid. Only about ⅓ of your rabbit’s daily greens should come from those in this category.

Fruits and Vegetables

SAFE
apples
apricots
asparagus
baby sweetcorns
bananas
bean sprouts
beet greens
beetroot
beets
bell peppers
blackberries
blueberries
broccoli
brussel sprouts
cantaloupe
carrots
cauliflower
celery
celery leaves
cherries
cranberries
cucumbers
dragon fruit
eggplant
elderberry
fennel
grapefruit
grapefruit peel
grapes
green beans
honeydew
kiwi
kohlrabi
lemon peels
lemons
mandarins
mango
nectarines
okra
orange peels
oranges
papaya
peaches
pears
pineapple
plums
pumpkin
radishes
raisins
raspberries
snap peas
squash
star fruit
strawberries
strawberry tops
summer squash
tomatoes
turnips
watermelon
zucchini
AVOID
artichoke 
avocado
corn
corn husks
currants
dates
edamame
figs
garlic
green onions
hot peppers
kelp
leeks
olives
onions
potatoes
rhubarb
sweet potatoes
tomato leaves

Other Foods

SAFE
ice
jute twine
oats
pinecones
pumpkin seeds
sunflower seeds
AVOID
acorns
almonds
apple seeds
beans
bread
candy
cereal
cheese
chocolate
coffee
crackers
eggs
honey
lentils
milk
mushrooms
noodles
nuts
pasta
peanut butter
peanuts
popcorn
quinoa
rice
seeds
sugar
walnuts
yogurt
yogurt treats

Plants and Trees

SAFE
bindweed
borage
chamomile
chicory
clover
coltsfoot
comfrey
crocus
daisy
dandelions
evergreens
goosegrass
grass
hibiscus
jewelweed
jute
kudzu
lavender
lemon balm
maple leaves
marigolds
nasturtium
okra leaves
pansy
roses
shephard’s purse
sow thistle
sunflowers
tulip
violets
yarrow
AVOID
aloe vera
amaryllis
bracken
bryony
buttercup
cannabis
daffodil
elder
elephant’s ear
eucalyptus
foxglove
foxwood
geranium
hemlock
henbane
honeysuckle
hyacinth
hydrangea
iris leaves
ivy
jasmine
juniper
lilies
mistletoe
morning glory
mums
nettle
nightshade
oak leaves
poppies
privet
yew
yucca