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Golden Chain and rabbits do not mix—poison risk.

Golden Chain

Laburnum anagyroides

No—rabbits should not eat golden chain (Laburnum). Every part is poisonous—especially the seed pods—and can cause tremors, seizures, or death. Fence off trees and clear fallen blossoms from exercise areas.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Outdoor Plants

Other Names: Laburnum, golden chain tree, common laburnum

Laburnum, also known as Golden Chain Tree, is native from France to the Balkans. This tree has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers that hang down resembling the name - golden chains. The fruit grows as a pod, which are the most poisonous part of the tree.

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Is Golden Chain item toxic?

Yes. Golden chain (Laburnum) is highly poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. All parts contain cytisine-like alkaloids; seeds and pods are especially dangerous and can cause vomiting, tremors, seizures, and death.

Should I feed my pet Golden Chain?

No. Do not feed golden chain tree to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate any part of a golden chain tree, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.

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