Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Herbs
Other Names: Flat-leaf parsley, curly parsley, Petroselinum
Parsley comes from the Apiaceae family. It is bright green in color and because it is a biennial plant, it takes two years for it to finish its biological life cycle. In the first year it has lots of leaflets, but in the second year they become sparser with a flat top.
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Is Parsley item toxic?
Not poisonous in small treat amounts, but parsley is high in calcium and should not replace hay or main greens. Too much can unbalance the diet.
Should I feed my pet Parsley?
Yes—a small amount of fresh parsley can be an occasional treat for rabbits and guinea pigs; offer chinchillas even less and introduce slowly.
How much can I feed them?
Offer a small sprig once or twice a week—not daily large bunches. Rotate with other approved herbs and keep hay unlimited.
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