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- 09/01/2011 at 2:08 PM
  kamdynandsunshinesmom
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  I bought a green pepper today and was wondering if it is ok to give it to my rabbit?
- 09/01/2011 at 3:00 PM
  want2B-BestBunMum
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  Yes according to this site that is by a vet and cites House Rabbit Society
  
  http://www.mybunny.org/info/rabbit_nutrition.htm
  
  And the fact my bun seemed to enjoy them in his salad last evening
- 09/01/2011 at 5:24 PM
  Sarita
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  Absolutely – any of the bell peppers are fine. Just take the seeds out like you do for yourself.
- 09/01/2011 at 5:29 PM
  Tate
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  Side note for Sarita- I’ve always taken the seeds out and rinsed the pepper to make sure none are on there, but why are seeds bad? Are they just fattening? I’ve always wondered this!
- 09/01/2011 at 5:35 PM
  Sarita
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  You know, I’m not sure what the problem is with the seeds, I suppose they are bitter and can be a choking hazard, but I never eat them and always clean them out for myself (and would for my rabbits if I fed them bell peppers).
- 09/01/2011 at 5:42 PM
  Tate
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  Lol! It IS a mystery. For whatever reason, seeds gross me out, especially bell pepper ones.
- 09/01/2011 at 6:41 PM
  zpipes
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  I heard its due to seeds not being very digestable and potentially causing blockage or digestive/excretory issues.
- 09/01/2011 at 6:55 PM
  Stickerbunny
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  Seeds in general are very high protein and high fat, also shells can’t be digested so bad for tummies. My girl loves bell pepper slices though and my parrot enjoys the seeds.
- 09/01/2011 at 9:53 PM
  luvmyhunybuny
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  My buns hate any kind of pepper. Just like their mom!
- 09/02/2011 at 4:33 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Olivia likes green pepper but the boys hate it.
- 09/02/2011 at 7:49 AM
  Elrohwen
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  The problem with the seeds is that they’re bitter and not tasty. We generally eat seeds of hotter peppers, like jalapenos, because that’s where much of the “heat” is contained, but in bell peppers the seeds just provide a bitter flavor. I don’t worry about getting every last seed out – as long as most of them are gone it’s fine.
  
  My bunnies hate peppers. I cook with them almost every week and I always try to share a little piece, but they turn their noses up at it.
- 09/02/2011 at 8:22 AM
  kamdynandsunshinesmom
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  can you feed them the skin of the pepper
- 09/02/2011 at 8:31 AM
  Stickerbunny
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  Yeah, just like we eat the skin it’s fine for them – just core the peppers first before giving them. And wash well.
- 09/02/2011 at 5:09 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Mine don’t like them either actually-not sure why-one of the only things they won’t eat
- 09/02/2011 at 7:59 PM
  kamdynandsunshinesmom
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  I did give them to miss sunshine she ate a few and didn’t want the rest!
- 09/05/2011 at 11:09 AM
  Queensbun
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  My bun loooooooves green bell pepper……he makes little happy squeaks (usually reserved for sweet treats) as he eats them!
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