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Can rabbits eat hawthorn leaves and berries?

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

Hawthorn leaves and berries

Safe, enjoy

Young hawthorn leaves, flowers, and berries are all safe and a top forage plant. The berries are sweet and popular. A fantastic hedgerow plant for enrichment.

How much: A few leaves and a berry or two daily as part of a forage mix.

Source: RWAF

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