Can rabbits eat burdock?

Q: Can rabbits eat burdock?

Burdock is safe for rabbits as an occasional treat. Burdock leaves are safe and rich in inulin prebiotic fibre. The seed burrs should not be fed as they are sticky and could cause blockages. Source: RWAF.

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

Burdock

Okay sometimes

Burdock leaves are safe and rich in inulin prebiotic fibre. The seed burrs should not be fed as they are sticky and could cause blockages.

How much: A leaf or two a couple of times a week. Not the seed burrs.

Source: RWAF

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