What fruits can bunny eat? And what fruit should avoid?
Fruits that are Safe for Rabbits to Eat
Rabbits are herbivores, which means that their diet consists mainly of plants. While they can eat a variety of fruits, it is important to remember that rabbits should not eat too much fruit as it is high in sugar. Here are some fruits that are safe for rabbits to eat in moderation:
- Apple (any variety, without stem and seeds)
- Cherries (any variety, without the pits)
- Pear
- Peach
- Plum (without the pits)
- Kiwi
- Papaya
- Mango
- Berries (any type)
- Berries (uncooked)
- Pineapple (remove skin)
- Banana (remove peel; no more than about 2 1/8 inch slices a day for a 5 lb rabbit…they LOVE this!)
- Melons (any – can include peel and seeds)
- Star Fruit
- Apricot
- Currants
- Nectarine
Source: https://rabbit.org/
Fruits Rabbits Should Avoid
While there are many fruits that are safe for rabbits to eat, there are also some fruits that should be avoided. Here are a few fruits that should not be fed to rabbits:
- Green Bananas: this fruit is highly nutritious and provides vitamin B1. However, they are foods that contain high amounts of sugar and are also very difficult to digest. They should never be given when still green; only when ripe. It is therefore best to avoid giving rabbits bananas as part of their diet, or only do so in very small quantities.
- Custard apples: besides being very high in sugar, custard apple is a fruit which also provides your rabbit with high amounts of fat. Its consumption should be avoided, or only offered very occasionally and in tiny portions. It is not a recommended food.
- Figs: despite being a very rich fruit containing lots of beneficial properties, figs contain an extremely high amount of sugar which, as we’ve already mentioned, is very dangerous for your rabbit. This fruit should be avoided.
- Apricots, loquats, plums and peaches: in addition to providing your little friend with vitamin A and fiber, these four fruits also contain cyanide in their seeds. For this reason, you should always cut them up and wash them, and never offer them fleshy parts which are close to the seeds.
- Avocados: these contain a toxic compound called persin, which is truly toxic for rabbits and other pets. They are very dangerous fruits which should never be given to pets. They also contain lots of fats.
Source: https://www.animalwised.com/
