Peppers
Capsicum annuum
Guideline: Limited Daily
Type: Vegetables
Other Names: Bell pepper, sweet pepper, capsicum
Bell peppers, or sweet peppers, are food items used in various ways for eating. These peppers are native to Mexico, Central America, and South America however have been cultivated throughout the world. Bell peppers vary colors mostly in red, orange, yellow, and green, but have been grown in purple and white, too. Bell peppers usually have three or four lobes on the bottom, distinguishing the female and male apart, however this is not a proven theory. These peppers also do not contain any capsaicin, therefore scoring a zero on the scoville index.
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Is Peppers item toxic?
No. Bell peppers lack capsaicin and are not poisonous; avoid hot chili peppers with capsaicin. Overfeeding any vegetable can cause soft stools.
Should I feed my pet Peppers?
Yes—in moderation. Seedless bell pepper strips can be part of the daily fresh veggie rotation for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas (chinchillas in smaller amounts).
How much can I feed them?
Offer a thin strip or tablespoon-sized piece with other veggies; rotate colors and do not let peppers replace hay. Use the rabbit food calculator for total produce portions.
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