Best Iron-Rich Foods for Domestic Rabbits

Ranked by iron content among foods safe for domestic rabbits in the Creature Feast catalog.

Parsley per 100g: approximately 6.2mg iron Parsley is one of the richest plant sources of iron (about 6.2mg per 100g) available to rabbits. Small regular servings contribute meaningfully to iron intake.

Dandelion greens per 100g: approximately 3.1mg iron Dandelion greens provide good iron (about 3.1mg per 100g) alongside vitamin C precursors that help with absorption. An excellent foraging green for iron.

Spinach per 100g: approximately 2.7mg iron Spinach provides about 2.7mg iron per 100g, but its high oxalate content can actually reduce iron availability. Feed sparingly and rotate with other iron sources.

Kale per 100g: approximately 1.5mg iron Kale provides about 1.5mg iron per 100g and is a good supplemental source when included in the greens rotation.

Broccoli per 100g: approximately 0.7mg iron Broccoli provides about 0.7mg iron per 100g along with vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption from plant sources.

Timothy Hay per 100g: trace amounts Timothy hay contributes small amounts of iron that add up over the course of a day given the large volume consumed.