Broccoli for rabbits and guinea pigs
The broccoli heads which we eat as the vegetable broccoli are actually the flower of the
plant. The broccoli family includes calabrese type broccoli as
well as
sprouting varieties. Broccoli colours include the regular green, purple
and even white.
Broccoli is often thought of as a calcium rich food and yet it not only
contains only 44-48mg calcium per 100gm, it also contains 66-87mg phosphorous
giving it a poor Ca:P ratio.
It is a good source of vitamin C at 93-121mg per 100gm.
Guinea pigs love broccoli stalks split lengthways into quarters which they chew
on with relish.
The outside leaves are by far the healthiest part of the plant for rabbits and
guinea pigs and although I can find no listed information on the calcium and
phosphorous levels, devoid of flower and stalk I would expect the leaves to have
a healthy Ca:P ratio.
For broccoli seeds check out our seed shop.