Can rabbits eat tarragon?

Q: Can rabbits eat tarragon?

Tarragon is safe for rabbits as an occasional treat. Safe for rabbits in small amounts. Has a strong anise-like flavour and contains estragole (a volatile oil), so it should be given as a small occasional herb rather than a regular large serving. Source: MediRabbit.

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Tarragon

Okay sometimes

Safe for rabbits in small amounts. Has a strong anise-like flavour and contains estragole (a volatile oil), so it should be given as a small occasional herb rather than a regular large serving.

How much: A small sprig or a few leaves, offered a couple of times a week.

Source: MediRabbit

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