Are Cherry & Plum twigs toxic to rabbits?
(Note: possibly cross-posted to other gardening lists.)
Does anyone know if twigs, bark, or wood of cherries and plum (Prunus
spp.) are toxic to rabbits (Oryctolagus sp.)? Various references on pet
rabbits state that while apples (Malus spp.) twigs are just fine, cherry
and plum twigs are toxic and should not be fed to rabbits you like. I've
seen a variant of this, stating that the fresh, green twigs are bad,
after several months aging, the toxins degrade and the wood is safe.
I'm sure many people will say that wild rabbits ate their
cherry/plum/peach to the ground, but perhaps the rabbits got sick
afterwards. Also I believe new world rabbits belong to a different
genus.
My pet bunny Primrose (Primula sp.) thanks you.
Ross Greenberg
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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