Rabbits can be fed a wide variety of fruits, but should be fed in moderation as fruit is high in sugar. Fruits should be fed as a treat, no more than 1-2 tablespoons per two kilograms of body weight per day.
Some good options include:
Fruit | Notes |
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Apples | Remove seeds and core |
Bananas | Offer in moderation and can eat peels |
Blueberries | Safe and nutritious |
Strawberries | Provide as occasional treats |
Raspberries | Offer in moderation |
Blackberries | Safe and rich in antioxidants |
Pineapple | Offer in moderation, remove skin |
Mango | Offer in moderation, remove skin and pit |
Papaya | Offer in moderation, remove seeds and skin |
Watermelon | Feed without seeds or rind |
Grapes | Feed seedless and in moderation |
Pear | Remove seeds and core |
Peaches | Remove pit before feeding |
Plums | Remove pit before feeding |
Kiwi | Offer in moderation |
Cranberries | Feed in moderation |
Oranges | Offer in small amounts and can eat rind |
Tangerines | Offer in small amounts and can eat rind |
Pears | Remove seeds and core |
Apricots | Remove pit before feeding |
Nectarines | Remove pit before feeding |
Papaya | Offer in moderation, remove seeds and skin |
Cherries | Remove pit before feeding |
Pineapple | Offer in moderation, remove skin |
Coconut | Offer in moderation, without the husk |
Guava | Offer in moderation |
Persimmons | Offer in moderation |
Pomegranate | Offer in moderation, remove seeds |
Cantaloupe | Feed without seeds or rind |
Honeydew Melon | Feed without seeds or rind |
Starfruit | Offer in moderation |
Passion Fruit | Offer in moderation |
Kiwifruit | Offer in moderation and safe to eat skin |
Lychee | Offer in moderation |
Dragonfruit | Offer in moderation |
Cranberries | Feed in moderation |
Mulberries | Offer in moderation |
Gooseberries | Offer in moderation |
Elderberries | Offer in moderation |
Fig | Offer in moderation |
Jackfruit | Offer in moderation |
Kumquat | Offer in moderation |
Persimmon | Offer in moderation |
Quince | Offer in moderation |
It is important to limit the amount of fruit fed to your rabbit to prevent digestive upset and to maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, it is important to introduce new foods gradually and to wash all fruits thoroughly before feeding to your rabbit.