I would recommend Green Lettuce, Red Leaf, or dandelion!

I double the recommendation of parsely and kale! Let us know how the taste test goes!

When I did taste trials I put together a big plate of several veggies.  Whatever was left in the morning…well I got the idea that they weren’t faves.  My buns love parsley (curley & flat), cilantro, basil, swiss chard (to a point), green & red leaf lettuce, romaine, greens (virtually any kind…turnip, collard, etc), & kale.   During the summer we buy up all sorts of yummies at the farmer’s market.  However, when we do hit the grocery store, we go crazy in the produce section.  Good Luck & experiment.  Make a bunny smorgasboard taste platter!

When we introduce babies to greens for the first time, we usually start with italian parsely, romaine lettuce, dandelion greens or carrot tops.  These are generally good for starting, as long as you go with small amounts.  Give a small amount of one vegetable for a couple of days, and if no reaction then you can add in another one.  Back off if you see any loose poops.

Can you buy dandelion green in stores? That’s my bunnies favorite but we just pick it off the ground in our backyard but when winter comes they are of course gone.

You can buy them here in high end markets.  They are usually pretty expensive, I only buy them occasionally. 

Osprey – you have to hit the farmer’s markets – I get big ol bunches of dandies for $1!

flat leaf parsley is a great idea, dill is VERY popular at my house too. kale is especially yummy too.

*SOB* The farmer’s market here stops at the end of September.  Not only could I buy great stuff, they’d also give me radish and carrot tops to take home for free.  The buns will have to wait for spring now.  My local green grocery does give me carrot tops from time to time though, so it isn’t a total loss.

parsley, dandelions and carrot tops are what i start with. just do one at a time to watch for any upset stomach or other side effects.

Osprey, Gravehearted, have you tried to shop for dandelion greens at an italian market? Sometimes you can find a good deal on them there. Although if they are considered a high-end produce item (gosh that just sounds funny for something that is a weed in teh yard) it might not make any difference.

I get mine from the farmer’s market super cheap!  Oddly enough, I’ve also been able to get most greens pretty inexpensive from grocery stores in more "urban" areas.  Varied greens (collard, turnip, & dandelion) are a soul food staple and more common in African American Communities.  They are often fresh and priced right b/c they are more in demand and move quickly, especially around holiday seasons.

ScarletRose – we don’t really have a Italian Market near here. i think the farmer’s market kinda serves a similar kind of need.

Oh they sure do, some ethnic areas have little shops that often carry these "special" items at a better price than the regular grocery store, but not quite as cheap as a farmers market (depends). Boy I miss farmers markets! I’m so jealous of you all!

ooo I’m glad to hear he seems to be doing well on the veggies. I’ve noticed my buns can really tell the difference from fresh organic farmer’s market produce from the regular supermarket stuff. I think it’s likely because it’s so much fresher. 🙂 Dandelion greens are a favorite with my buns, especially the red ones which aren’t as common.

I’ve never fed rosemary to my bunnies – but I’ve heard it’s ok as a treat. I’m not sure about how gentle it is to be hones, but I’d likely avoid it for now.