Can rabbits eat rose hips?

Q: Can rabbits eat rose hips?

Rose hips is safe for rabbits as an occasional treat. The fruit of rose plants is a natural source of vitamin C and a slightly tart treat. Remove the small hairy seeds inside before feeding. Source: San Diego House Rabbit Society.

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

Rose hips

Okay sometimes

The fruit of rose plants is a natural source of vitamin C and a slightly tart treat. Remove the small hairy seeds inside before feeding.

How much: One or two rose hips a couple of times a week.

Source: San Diego House Rabbit Society

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