Bun is trying to eat my rosemary plant!

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- 11/12/2013 at 10:21 AM
  Moxie
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  So Penelope discovered our Rosemary plant today. It is on our covered porch most of the time, but I brought it in today so that I could water and prune it since the weather is getting chill here. She smelled it when I brought it in I guess and came hopping into the kitchen (hardwood floors be darned, haha) and tried to nibble at it. I quickly moved it out of her reach, but she is looking for it now and snuffling everywhere. Is it safe for her to eat? I just want to know how diligent I need to be about keeping her away from it.
- 11/12/2013 at 10:22 AM
  Moxie
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  Oh just for info sake, I have never used a pest control product or fertilizer on it and we eat it all the time in our rosemary bread that I make.
- 11/12/2013 at 10:47 AM
  Bam
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  Rosemary is on the rabbit-safe list. Mine won’t eat it, I’ve several plants and they won’t survive winter here so I’ve tried feeding it to the the buns. But my spoilt little brats refuse to even taste it =/
- 11/12/2013 at 11:56 AM
  Moxie
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  Thanks for info, I guess I will give her a little since she is super interested in it.
- 11/12/2013 at 2:48 PM
  LBJ10
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  As far as I know, rosemary is safe. Like Bam said though, some buns don’t like it.
- 11/18/2013 at 9:34 AM
  Moxie
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  Update: Penelope loves the rosemary! I only offer her a couple of leaves if she is doing something particularly well (i.e. litter box training is going fantastic!), but if she smells it she will literally run to the source of the smell,, this includes me after I have messed about pruning it or watering it. I am thinking to try other herbs such as basil. Any suggestions?
- 11/18/2013 at 9:59 AM
  rayray
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  My little guy LOVES parsley, mint and cilantro, if that helps you decide.
- 11/18/2013 at 10:09 AM
  Sarita
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  I love the smell of rosemary too :~)
  
  My rabbit Bogie loves Basil and Peppermint. Cilantro and parsley as well. Try arugula – I’ve had rabbits that have liked that as well.
- 11/18/2013 at 12:36 PM
  Bam
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  My bunnies love all kinds of basil and mint, cilantro, parsley, dill, French tarragon, lemon balm and fennel. They don’t care for oregano, thyme, rosemary and lavender, although all those are rabbit safe.
- 11/18/2013 at 1:22 PM
  Moxie
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  I really want to see if she will eat the fennel. I love it and it would be nice not to have to toss the tops I think we will try basil and mint next. Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I now have a bunny approved herbs list for the binder, lol.
- 11/18/2013 at 1:30 PM
  Stickerbunny
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  Haha yeah, Powder goes just as nuts for mint. They can be persistent little things when they smell something they want.
- 11/18/2013 at 3:53 PM
  Moxie
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  Posted By Stickerbunny on 11/18/2013 01:30 PM
  
  They can be persistent little things when they smell something they want.
  
  You are not kidding, lol!
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