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Pet Rabbit Diet

Bunny Food

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Here is an easy, basic list of what an adult pet rabbit diet should consist of.


  • 1 cup dark, leafy greens (3 different kinds, one containing Vitamin A) per 5 lbs. of rabbit body weight daily

  • A pile of Timothy Hay or Sweet Grass the size of your rabbit daily

  • Give 1/4 cup pellets per 5-7 lbs. of rabbit daily

  • Give 1 to 2 Tbs. fresh fruit as a treat daily

  • Acceptable Vegetables to Feed Your Pet Rabbit


  • Carrots (Has Vit. A)
  • Carrot Tops (Has Vit. A)
  • Parsley
  • Broccoli (Has Vit. A)
  • Collard Greens (Has Vit. A)
  • Mustard Greens (Limit to 3 meals per week, Has Vit. A))
  • Dandelion Greens (Has Vit. A, Feed only pesticide free)
  • Turnip Greens
  • Endive (Has Vit. A)
  • Kale (Limit to 3 meals per week, Has Vit. A)
  • Spinach (Limit to 3 meals per week, Has Vit. A)
  • Beet Tops (Has Vit. A)
  • Alfalfa sprouts
  • Radish sprouts
  • Clover
  • Basil
  • Bok choy
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Cilantro
  • Escarole
  • Green peppers
  • Peppermint leaves
  • Parsley (Has Vit. A)
  • Raddichio
  • Radish tops
  • Watercress (Has Vit. A)
  • Raspberry leaves
  • Wheat grass
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