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Can rabbits eat buckwheat leaves?

A quick, sourced answer from House Rabbit Society and RWAF guidance, with the why behind it.

Buckwheat leaves

Okay sometimes

The green leaves are safe. The grain (seeds) are starchy and high in carbohydrates and should not be fed. Only the leafy greens are appropriate.

How much: A few leaves a couple of times a week. Never the grain.

Source: House Rabbit Society

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