Best Omega-6 Fatty Acids-Rich Foods for Domestic Rabbits

Ranked by omega-6 fatty acids content among foods safe for domestic rabbits in the Creature Feast catalog.

Sunflower Seeds per 100g: approximately 20g omega-6 (feed only 3-5 seeds) Sunflower seeds are one of the most concentrated omega-6 sources in any rabbit-accessible food, containing about 20g of linoleic acid per 100g. This is precisely why seeds should be extremely rare treats — the omega-6 load is disproportionate to what a rabbit needs.

Pumpkin seeds per 100g: approximately 10g omega-6 (feed only 1-2 seeds) Pumpkin seeds contain significant omega-6 alongside zinc and other minerals. Like all seeds, they should be very occasional treats due to high fat and omega-6 content.

Timothy Hay per 100g: approximately 0.3-0.5g omega-6 Timothy hay provides small but balanced amounts of omega-6 as part of its naturally low fat content. Since hay is the bulk of the diet, it is actually a steady source of baseline omega-6.

Oats per 100g: approximately 2.4g omega-6 (feed only a small pinch) Oats contain moderate omega-6 relative to their fat content. As with all grain-based treats, offer only a small pinch very occasionally.