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- 11/27/2017 at 8:07 PM
  janjanjan
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  (Search function is down, apologies if this has been answered before)
  
  I just adopted my first rabbit, a 4-year old male named Harvey and we are getting along swimmingly! I also tend a good deal of house plants and wanted to start growing things that could supplement his diet.
  
  He needs too many lettuces/greens to realistically grow myself of course. But what are nutritious herbs and garnishes that your bunnies enjoy as salad toppers or snacks? I’ve seen basil, dill, cilantro, and parsley all mentioned in places for example.
  
  What do your rabbits like? What has good vitamins and minerals that rabbits need?
  
  Thanks!
- 11/28/2017 at 12:46 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Generally speaking, the categories and groups found here: https://binkybunny.com/BUNNYINFO/VeggieList/tabid/144/Default.aspx
  … do a good job of letting you know.
  
  In reality veggies are not the primary concern for needing variety. Rabbits’ main nutrients come from their pellets. There are many weeks where Wick only gets romaine lettuce because it’s all I bought.
  
  Just stay away from over-feeding calcium rich vegetables, like kale.
  
  And as a side note, parsley is a diuretic, though it varies per rabbit. It makes Wick pee like an elephant taking a shower, so I don’t give it to him anymore.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/28/2017 at 2:35 PM
  Bam
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  We actually prefer that members start new threads on “old” topics rather than reviving old threads. This is because rabbit care is rapidly evolving, so what was considered best practice a couple of years ago can be outdated already.
  
  My Bam likes mint and basil and I grow that for him. Parsley and dill and cilantro are a bit trickier to grow, esp dill. Some buns love sage or oregano. Lavender and rosemary are also bunny safe, but my Bam won’t have anything to do with them. You can’t know what herbs your bun likes until you’ve tried.
  
  Wick, that’d be a VERY small peeing elephant in a shower ???
- 11/30/2017 at 4:34 AM
  jojothebun
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  My bunny loves mint! Mint is perfect for home growing because it is easy to take care of and grows pretty fast. If I had a bunny garden mint would definitely be in it (or right outside since it quickly spreads and overtakes other plants).
- 11/30/2017 at 6:52 AM
  Sirius&Luna
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  How weird Bam, i’ve found parsley takes over my whole window box like a weed, but I can’t keep mint and basil alive! Maybe its a climate thing.
  
  I’ve also tried growing carrots for the greens and produced the world’s tiniest carrots, although they did have some greenery. I think you can replant the top of a carrot and will sprout greens.
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