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Green beans: fine for rabbits in limited daily amounts with hay.

Green beans

Phaseolus vulgaris

Guideline: Limited Daily

Type: Vegetables

Other Names: Snap beans, string beans, French beans

Green beans are pods that grow on vines or bush like plants. Green beans are vegetables that are eaten by humans and animals alike.

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Is Green beans item toxic?

Green bean pods are not poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas in small portions. Legumes can cause gas—introduce slowly and keep amounts modest.

Should I feed my pet Green beans?

Yes—in small daily portions for rabbits and guinea pigs, and only a little for chinchillas if yours tolerates vegetables.

How much can I feed them?

Offer one or two snapped pods or thin slices, not a can of beans. Use plain fresh or lightly steamed green beans; skip seasoned or canned. Use the calculator linked in this article so veggies stay extras on top of unlimited hay.

How much? Rabbit Food Calculator Need a Vet?

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