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Carrot tops
- Thread starter mariposa
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I know carrots themselves are very much an occasional treat, but can carrot tops be fed as any other bun-friendly leafy greens? Thank you
In my view yes. I feed them like that here. They're very popular
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
I'd be wary of feeding loads - apparently 1.5 bunches of carrot tops would provide the recommended daily allowance of calcium for an average sized rabbit so if a regular & sizeable part of diet it might upset the calcium balance. However I'm guessing you're more likely to feed a bunch over several days which I'd be fine about
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits/calcium-and-rabbit-food
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits/calcium-and-rabbit-food
I agree. Possibly also test weigh one of your tops to judge how much to feed. Our carrot tops don't weigh as much as that
Yep wold be a bunch over several days. Hope they like them - will report back tomorrow as it was spring greens tonight! Will start a smaller amount of carrot tops tomorrow to get them used to them 
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Raven loves carrot tops and they are often first thing he eats on his own after dentals. I rarely give a bunny tops from more than 2 medium sized carrots, yet gave him more. I accumulated several bunches of 'topless' carrots since Raven's dental, so guess what veggie is on our menu?
