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Spinach daily
- Thread starter Alicia
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If you are thinking of the calcium content then I do not think this is a problem. See this link https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/free-food-for-rabbits/calcium-and-rabbit-food
I try to provide something different at each meal though to provide a mix of nutrients.
I try to provide something different at each meal though to provide a mix of nutrients.
Maybe not daily
Spinach is quite high in fibre and gas so can cause stomach upsets for rabbits in large amounts. It is perfectly safe to feed in smaller quantities and maybe not daily. Probably around 4 times a week. Veggies should change daily to provide the right amount of vitamins and minerals. Romaine lettuce is great to feed every day and is one of my rabbits favourite vegetables.
Spinach is quite high in fibre and gas so can cause stomach upsets for rabbits in large amounts. It is perfectly safe to feed in smaller quantities and maybe not daily. Probably around 4 times a week. Veggies should change daily to provide the right amount of vitamins and minerals. Romaine lettuce is great to feed every day and is one of my rabbits favourite vegetables.
MightyMax
Banned
I don't, and I wouldn't advise it:
http://rabbit.org/suggested-vegetables-and-fruits-for-a-rabbit-diet/
Spinach has a high level of oxalic acid. Fed in large quantities, oxalic acid can be toxic. It can cause tingling of the skin, the mouth, and damage to the kidneys over time.
William
Wise Old Thumper
I was going to say that about the oxalic acid. I looked up yesterday if snails could have parsley (I have pet snails) and I read that it's not great for them because of the high level of oxalic, same goes for spinach and rhubarb it said.
So would daily parsley also be an issue for rabbits due to the oxalic acid?
MightyMax
Banned
Yes I guess so. I do feed parsley, but not every day by any means. As far as herbs go, coriander and dill are top of my list. They love parsley but get it sparingly
tlcwrites
Mama Doe
Yes I guess so. I do feed parsley, but not every day by any means. As far as herbs go, coriander and dill are top of my list. They love parsley but get it sparingly
My "herb" garden sits in front of one of the trio's runs. Currently only has a very sorry looking coriander plant as people can't resist their begging! (And I haven't got round to planting any others... ha.)
MightyMax
Banned
You could just buy pots of herbs and give her some of those each day instead of veg. Also, you can get dried plantain etc.
MightyMax
Banned
Sounds good to me
I tend to feed forage almost exclusively, as there's such a variety at the moment
Got these today
They look lovely!
MightyMax
Banned
Warm weather will help them grow, but I find that slugs and snails are more active in warm weather. The Basil will be the plant most at risk in my experience. They don't seem to like Parsley or Coriander as much. I agree the pots are lovely.
