is Iceburg lettuce poisonous to rabbits?

[juicyjuicee]

someone just said in another forum thaticeburg lettuceis poisonous to rabbits, but i just thought itwasn't good because it had no nutritional value?

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

Iceberg lettuce is NOT poisonous torabbits. It has no nutritional value and is toowatery. I would never mine that. I give themromaine or some spinach instead...again in small amounts.

 

[CorkysMom]

It can cause diarreha (sp?) due to the water content in it...its not recommended.

 

[Saffy]

Ahh .. is that the only reason you shouldnt givelettuce to rabbits? Diarreha because of the high watercontent?

Benji is always trying to sneak a nibble at mine (it's in a pot outside) but he doesnt drink a lot of fluid ...

 

[ariel]

I still wouldn't give Benji iceberg lettuce, it can cause diareah whichcan if severe enough can actually kill a rabbit. My first bunny passedaway with chronic diareah, it's horrible to see such a small lovablecritter in that state.

It's up to you what you wish to do but I strongly urge you to steer clear and maybe try some other "greens" instead.

There is some good reading in the link below

http://www.carrotcafe.com/f/veggies.html

 

[samandshawn]

Yes please stay away from theiceberg

 

[Saffy]

Is other lettuce ok? It's not actually iceberg we have in the garden.

 

[samandshawn]

Some people don't like to feed any lettuce but dark leaf lettuce is ok in small amounts

 

[Saffy]

To be honest .. he only usually managed one sneaky nibble before he's shouted at !!!

 

[ariel]

Saffy, that pic of Benji is so cute!! Gave me a bit of a laugh, justimagining him trying to sneak a bite thinking no one was lookingLOL

 

[Saffy]

Thank you ! Hmm .. yes, he can certainly have his cute moments !!

 

OK first of all thisisntIceBurg lettuce , this iswhat commonly refered to as Leaf lettuce, right along with Romaine andRedsails Lettuce it isnt going to hurt himin moderation .

Iceburg lettuce is a definate headlettuce like a cabbage hard , firm andcrunchy. which what I am seeing is noneofthe above.

Moderation is key to everything.

Personally I would be more concerned with theplants behind teh lettuce pots than hte lettuce itself.Especially that Split leaf patho's

 

[Saffy]

Ahh, thank you. We worriedabout him having even the tiniest bit ! As it is,it's quite high and he can't quite get to it all, so has to take thetiddiest scraps anyways .. :sunshine:

 

lol