Turnip
Brassica rapa
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Vegetables
The turnip is a root vegetable with a purple and white globe-shaped root. The interior flesh is purely white. Turnips have a mild flavor similar to radish and cabbage. Turnip roots are high in vitamin C, and the leafy green parts are a good source of vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, and
calcium.
For Your Pet: Root vegetables, like turnips, have higher amounts sugar and should only be a small portion of your rabbit’s diet. It is safe for your small pet to eat both the turnip root and the leafy greens, but only as a treat.
Warning: Only feed turnip as an occasional treat for your pet.
Resources: If you need help figuring out how much to feed your pet, click on the link below: This calculator makes figuring this all out easy, and sort of fun. As you know, we're all about fun!
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