Herbs… the superfood of the rabbit world. Tiny greens packed with nutrients. And a tasty zing! Now, we all know that Timothy hay is all your rabbit really needs. But if you are looking to level up your rabbit’s diet… herbs for rabbits is one way to do it!
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Now, get ready to spice up your rabbit’s plate.
Trace Minerals Found In Herbs For Rabbits
Variety is the spice of life. As long as that variety is safe for rabbits. And herbs are! In fact, they provide vitamins that your rabbit may not be getting anywhere else. They won’t throw off your rabbit's digestive system the way too many fruits do. And many of them help give your rabbit’s digestive system a nice boost.
Dandelion Greens
Yes, those pesky weeds are one of the most nutritious weeds for a rabbit! The high vitamin and mineral content of dandelion greens are fantastic for your rabbit’s immune system.
And they help keep your rabbit’s digestive system in tip-top shape. They do contain oxalate acid so dandelion greens should be fed in moderation, but still a must on our list of herbs for rabbits!
Echinacea
Echinacea is another green that helps a rabbit’s immune system. If your rabbit battles frequent infections, echinacea is the perfect addition to their diet. Although many veterinarians recommend echinacea herbs for all rabbits. Because who doesn’t need an immune system boost?
Chamomile
Chamomile is a flower herb that is known to have calming properties. This can work to reduce stress but may reduce pain and inflammation as well. If your rabbit has digestive issues, chamomile can help reduce gas and discomfort. Because chamomile is a flower it needs to be given in smaller quantities like a treat.
Plantain
Plantain is also known as ribwort. It can help prevent urinary tract infections. Plantain also aids in digestion and works to soothe inflammation.
Fresh Herbs For Rabbits
Herbs can be given to your rabbit dried or fresh. Dried herbs are perfect for sprinkling on top of your rabbit’s hay pile. But don’t forget about fresh herbs as well. A lot of herbs for rabbits you may have in your garden or grocery store.
More herbs to consider for their nutritional punch:
basil
oregano
cilantro
mint
fennel
sage
thyme
rosemary
parsley
Herbal Blends
Small Pet Select has a variety of herbal blends for rabbits. The Berry Burst Blend also has dried fruit mixed in so if your rabbit has a sweet tooth, more for them to get excited about. Heavenly Greens includes raspberry leaf, dandelion leaf, nettle, lemon balm, rosemary, and lindon for more variety.
These are dried herbs for rabbits that can be added to your rabbit’s hay pile and spread around their enclosure. This brings us to the other reason you should be giving herbs to your rabbit.
Encourage Forging With Herbs
Rabbits are foragers. Wild rabbits spend their days searching for food… up to 80 percent of their day! This is why it’s so important to provide opportunities to forage with domestic rabbits. They benefit both emotionally and physically from getting curious about what they can find each day.
Adding some interesting herbs to your rabbit's plate can help get a picky (or lazy) eater interested again. Your rabbit will notice their hay pile has something special in it when they get a whiff of the herbs.
Your rabbit may like some herbs more than others, so let your rabbit have fun and try them out. Find the favorite herbs for rabbits. Happy foraging!
