ANSWER: Yes, rabbits will eat tomatoes. They don't only enjoy the plants themselves but also the fruits. Rabbits are herbivores.
“A small acorn-size amount of seedless tomato per day is perfectly fine for a rabbit older than 12 weeks of age,” Henson said. So in general, tomatoes are an OK fruit to share with your rabbit, just as long as it's a small amount and the flesh part of a seedless tomato only.
Yes, rabbits can eat tomatoes.
Tomatoes are not poisonous to rabbits, although the plant part is. If you decide on giving tomatoes to your rabbit, aim for no more than the size of a cherry tomato each day.
Rabbits can't eat a lot of iceberg lettuce as it contains lactucarium which can be harmful if eaten in large quantities. Darker leaves are more nutritious for rabbits and can be fed more frequently. Tomatoes are fine to feed your rabbit as a treat, but only the flesh, not the green stalks.
Hay is the most important part of a rabbit's daily intake. Unlimited, high-quality grass hay, such as Timothy, orchard or brome, should make up the bulk of a rabbit's diet. Grass hay is high in fiber, which is critical to maintaining a rabbit's healthy digestive tract.
What can rabbits not eat? These foods are poisonous for your rabbit and could make her ill: Potatoes, daffodils, tulips, rhubarb, lillies, mushrooms, avocado, broad beans, sweet peas, buttercup, kidney beans, jasmine, foxglove and iceberg lettuce.
Avoid foods high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, such as grains, nuts, seeds, corn, beans, peas, breads, biscuits, sweets, sugar, breakfast cereals, or chocolate. There are a number of garden plants that are toxic to rabbits (see Table One).
Carrots and apples are fine as occasional treats in small amounts, but don't feed any other treats, as these may harm your rabbit.
ANSWER: Yes, rabbits will eat tomatoes. They don't only enjoy the plants themselves but also the fruits. Rabbits are herbivores.
Yes, it is safe for rabbits to eat cucumber! Most rabbits will love the fresh taste. Rabbits can also eat cucumber leaves. Before feeding cucumber to your rabbit, wash it in cold water to remove pesticides.
Rabbits can only eat the tomato fruit (yes, it's a fruit) – no leaves, stems, seeds, flowers, or even green fruit because they're poisonous. Rabbit's can eat cherry tomatoes too.
Do not give broccoli to rabbits. It will give them painful gas. Never give your rabbit kale or spinach. Kale and spinach can cause health problems over time, due to the high amount of oxalates and goitrogens.
Rabbits can eat celery; in fact, it is a delicious snack and part of a balanced diet. In addition to grass or hay, rabbits also need access to fresh produce, such as leafy vegetables or root vegetables. Celery actually fits both of these categories.
Fruit to feed your rabbit (one or two times a week): Apple (no seeds) Banana. Berries: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries.
Myth #3 - Rabbits eat lettuce
Reality: a rabbit's diet shouldn't be based on lettuce. Rabbits shouldn't eat some lettuces (such as iceberg), as they contain lactucarium, which can be harmful in large quantities.
Apples and pears are the most notorious examples, but the pits from apricots, peaches, plums, and mangos also contain cyanide, as do cherry pits. While the amount of cyanide contained in fruit seeds and pits is generally scant, it is best to avoid feeding them to rabbits altogether.
The answer is yes—in moderation. Oranges are healthy and can add nutrition and variety to a rabbit's diet. However, this fruit also has high sugar content, so your bunnies should only be allowed to eat oranges in moderation. When feeding your bunny any new food, introduce it gradually and in small amounts.
One of the most common mistakes rabbit owners make is feeding carrots to their pets every day. Carrots contain a lot of sugar and should only ever be given as an occasional treat. Is your rabbit suffering a pet emergency?
An edging of marigolds may deter rabbits. Plant deterrents. Onions, garlic, marigolds, lavender, catnip-many plants are credited with being deterrents to rabbits.
Some foods are difficult for rabbits to digest or cause tooth or tummy problems, or add calories and cause weight gains but are of no nutritional value. High-carbohydrate sugary foods like bread, pasta, crackers, cookies, cereal (like muesli), and potatoes are on the “bad food” list.
Pretty much any fruit will make a good sweet treat, though the high sugar content means it should only be given in moderation. It's also important to remove any pips or stones that could become choking hazards. Bananas, apples, strawberries and raspberries have all proven a hit.
Likewise buttercups, foxgloves, primrose, delphiniums/larkspur, columbine (aquilegia) hellebore, comfrey, poppy, periwinkle, monkshood, rhubarb, nightshade, ivy, privet, holly and yew are all reasonably common garden plants and all are toxic.
Dairy. You should never feed your rabbit dairy products. They are not built to consume or digest lactose, which is found in dairy products. Because of this, even a small amount in their diet can make them rather unwell, with problems such as bunny diarrhea and other gastrointestinal complications.
Grapes aren't toxic to rabbits, and you can feed them to your rabbit occasionally. “Grapes contain a small amount of fiber, B vitamins and vitamin K, which may be beneficial to rabbits,” Dr. Burch told The Dodo. The fiber and water content of grapes can help your rabbit's digestion.