{"id":53125,"date":"2022-04-16T10:44:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:44:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:09","slug":"can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I feed my rabbit kale everyday?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_I_feed_my_rabbit_kale_everyday\" title=\"Can I feed my rabbit kale everyday?\">Can I feed my rabbit kale everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_rabbits_eat_too_much_kale\" title=\"Can rabbits eat too much kale?\">Can rabbits eat too much kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_often_can_rabbits_have_kale\" title=\"How often can rabbits have kale?\">How often can rabbits have kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_often_can_rabbits_eat_kale\" title=\"How often can rabbits eat kale?\">How often can rabbits eat kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_much_kale_should_I_give_my_rabbit\" title=\"How much kale should I give my rabbit?\">How much kale should I give my rabbit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_bunnies_eat_unlimited_kale\" title=\"Can bunnies eat unlimited kale?\">Can bunnies eat unlimited kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_rabbits_eat_kale_everyday\" title=\"Can rabbits eat kale everyday?\">Can rabbits eat kale everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_much_kale_can_a_bunny_eat\" title=\"How much kale can a bunny eat?\">How much kale can a bunny eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_often_can_you_feed_a_rabbit_kale\" title=\"How often can you feed a rabbit kale?\">How often can you feed a rabbit kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_you_overfeed_a_rabbit_greens\" title=\"Can you overfeed a rabbit greens?\">Can you overfeed a rabbit greens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_rabbits_have_kale_everyday\" title=\"Can rabbits have kale everyday?\">Can rabbits have kale everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_much_kale_should_a_bunny_eat\" title=\"How much kale should a bunny eat?\">How much kale should a bunny eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_much_kale_is_too_much_for_rabbits\" title=\"How much kale is too much for rabbits?\">How much kale is too much for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_rabbits_eat_raw_kale\" title=\"Can rabbits eat raw kale?\">Can rabbits eat raw kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_my_rabbit_eat_kale_every_day\" title=\"Can my rabbit eat kale every day?\">Can my rabbit eat kale every day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_much_kale_can_a_rabbit_have_per_day\" title=\"How much kale can a rabbit have per day?\">How much kale can a rabbit have per day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_rabbits_eat_unlimited_greens\" title=\"Can rabbits eat unlimited greens?\">Can rabbits eat unlimited greens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_rabbits_eat_kale_every_day\" title=\"Can rabbits eat kale every day?\">Can rabbits eat kale every day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_rabbits_eat_too_much_greens\" title=\"Can rabbits eat too much greens?\">Can rabbits eat too much greens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#How_much_greens_can_a_rabbit_have_a_day\" title=\"How much greens can a rabbit have a day?\">How much greens can a rabbit have a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_you_overfeed_a_bunny_lettuce\" title=\"Can you overfeed a bunny lettuce?\">Can you overfeed a bunny lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_bunnies_eat_kale_everyday\" title=\"Can bunnies eat kale everyday?\">Can bunnies eat kale everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#What_can_rabbits_eat_daily\" title=\"What can rabbits eat daily?\">What can rabbits eat daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Do_rabbits_like_raw_kale\" title=\"Do rabbits like raw kale?\">Do rabbits like raw kale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-feed-my-rabbit-kale-everyday\/#Can_bunnies_eat_kale_daily\" title=\"Can bunnies eat kale daily?\">Can bunnies eat kale daily?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_rabbit_kale_everyday\"><\/span>Can I feed my rabbit kale everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kale is a pretty good snack, full of nutrients, that you can give to your rabbit every once in a while. However, it&#8217;s important to remember to <b>avoid feeding it every day. As you already know the best food for rabbit is fresh and high-quality hay accompanied by a bowl of fresh and clean water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_too_much_kale\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat too much kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never give your rabbit kale or spinach. Kale and spinach can cause health problems over time, due to the high amount of oxalates and goitrogens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_rabbits_have_kale\"><\/span>How often can rabbits have kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Can A Rabbit Eat Kale? Your rabbit can have kale <b>2 or 3 times per week as part of their leafy greens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_rabbits_eat_kale\"><\/span>How often can rabbits eat kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Can A Rabbit Eat Kale? Your rabbit can have kale <b>2 or 3 times per week as part of their leafy greens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_kale_should_I_give_my_rabbit\"><\/span>How much kale should I give my rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of serving, you can feed your rabbit <b>a piece almost the size of its head 2-3 times a week without complications. Depending on how much calcium and other nutrients get from various foods, your rabbit may eat more or less kale.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bunnies_eat_unlimited_kale\"><\/span>Can bunnies eat unlimited kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never give your rabbit kale or spinach. Kale and spinach can cause health problems over time, due to the high amount of oxalates and goitrogens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_kale_everyday\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat kale everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leafy greens daily Rabbits must have an adult-sized handful of safe washed leafy green vegetables, herbs and weeds daily. <b>Feed a variety of greens daily, ideally 5-6 different types, such as cabbage\/kale\/broccoli\/parsley\/mint. Introduce new types of greens gradually in small amounts to avoid potential stomach upsets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_kale_can_a_bunny_eat\"><\/span>How much kale can a bunny eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For rabbits of all sizes, introduce kale into their diets slowly  with <b>as little as one leaf on the first day for larger rabbits, and half of a leaf for smaller ones. Monitor them for signs of GI distress, such as not eating, not pooping, or having runny poops<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_you_feed_a_rabbit_kale\"><\/span>How often can you feed a rabbit kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Can A Rabbit Eat Kale? Your rabbit can have kale <b>2 or 3 times per week as part of their leafy greens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_overfeed_a_rabbit_greens\"><\/span>Can you overfeed a rabbit greens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because rabbits are herbivores, they spend most of their time foraging and grazing. So, rabbits should be provided with an unlimited amount of grass hay and a small handful of vegetables daily. Rabbits have sensitive digestive systems. <b>Overeating can cause obesity and digestive problems which could lead to death<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_have_kale_everyday\"><\/span>Can rabbits have kale everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kale is a pretty good snack, full of nutrients, that you can give to your rabbit every once in a while. However, it&#8217;s important to remember to <b>avoid feeding it every day. As you already know the best food for rabbit is fresh and high-quality hay accompanied by a bowl of fresh and clean water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_kale_should_a_bunny_eat\"><\/span>How much kale should a bunny eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of serving, you can feed your rabbit <b>a piece almost the size of its head 2-3 times a week without complications. Depending on how much calcium and other nutrients get from various foods, your rabbit may eat more or less kale.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_kale_is_too_much_for_rabbits\"><\/span>How much kale is too much for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leafy greens daily Rabbits must have an adult-sized handful of safe washed leafy green vegetables, herbs and weeds daily. <b>Feed a variety of greens daily, ideally 5-6 different types, such as cabbage\/kale\/broccoli\/parsley\/mint. Introduce new types of greens gradually in small amounts to avoid potential stomach upsets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_raw_kale\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat raw kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbit owners that still feed kale to their rabbits without any issues do so while being very cautious about how they do it. In terms of serving, you can feed your rabbit <b>a piece almost the size of its head 2-3 times a week without complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_rabbit_eat_kale_every_day\"><\/span>Can my rabbit eat kale every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While kale is a nutritional boon for human diets, <b>its abundant calcium and sulfur contents make it less suitable to daily feedings for rabbits. If you&#8217;re keen on the nutrition it provides, introduce kale into your rabbit&#8217;s diet slowly, and limit your servings of it to every other day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_kale_can_a_rabbit_have_per_day\"><\/span>How much kale can a rabbit have per day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any leafy green that is safe for a human or a horse to eat is safe for a rabbit to consume. An approximate amount to feed would be around <b>1 cup of greens for 2 lbs of rabbit body weight once a day or divided into multiple feedings a day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_unlimited_greens\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat unlimited greens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Can A Rabbit Eat Kale? Your rabbit can have kale <b>2 or 3 times per week as part of their leafy greens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_kale_every_day\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat kale every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kale is a pretty good snack, full of nutrients, that you can give to your rabbit every once in a while. However, it&#8217;s important to remember to <b>avoid feeding it every day. As you already know the best food for rabbit is fresh and high-quality hay accompanied by a bowl of fresh and clean water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_eat_too_much_greens\"><\/span>Can rabbits eat too much greens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some leafy greens, such as collard and dandelion greens, parsley, kale, Swiss chard, and escarole, should be fed in limited quantities, as they are high in calcium and <b>may contribute to the development of calcium-based bladder stones if fed in excess.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_greens_can_a_rabbit_have_a_day\"><\/span>How much greens can a rabbit have a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We recommend feeding a rabbit 1 &#8211; 3 cups of leafy greens every day, along with unlimited timothy hay and a small amount of pellets. Other vegetables can be fed in small amounts, no more than 1 tablespon per 2 lbs of rabbit. Fruits should only be fed RARELY as treats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_overfeed_a_bunny_lettuce\"><\/span>Can you overfeed a bunny lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leafy greens daily Rabbits must have <b>an adult-sized handful of safe washed leafy green vegetables, herbs and weeds daily. Feed a variety of greens daily, ideally 5-6 different types, such as cabbage\/kale\/broccoli\/parsley\/mint.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bunnies_eat_kale_everyday\"><\/span>Can bunnies eat kale everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kale is a pretty good snack, full of nutrients, that you can give to your rabbit every once in a while. However, it&#8217;s important to remember to <b>avoid feeding it every day. As you already know the best food for rabbit is fresh and high-quality hay accompanied by a bowl of fresh and clean water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_rabbits_eat_daily\"><\/span>What can rabbits eat daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Can A Rabbit Eat Kale? Your rabbit can have kale <b>2 or 3 times per week as part of their leafy greens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rabbits_like_raw_kale\"><\/span>Do rabbits like raw kale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For rabbits of all sizes, introduce kale into their diets slowly  with <b>as little as one leaf on the first day for larger rabbits, and half of a leaf for smaller ones. Monitor them for signs of GI distress, such as not eating, not pooping, or having runny poops<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bunnies_eat_kale_daily\"><\/span>Can bunnies eat kale daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rabbits can eat kale in its different forms like kale stems, baby kale, red kale, and curly kale. Kale may be good for your rabbit, but there are other healthier kinds of food your rabbit may enjoy such as cauliflower, squash, peppers, springs greens, celery leaves, and so many others.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can I feed my rabbit kale everyday?Can rabbits eat too much kale?How often can rabbits have kale?How often can rabbits eat kale?How much kale should I give my rabbit?Can bunnies eat unlimited kale?Can rabbits eat kale everyday?How much kale can a bunny eat?How often can you feed a rabbit kale?Can you overfeed&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53125"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53125"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53125\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}