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Yes, rabbits can eat coriander, which Americans call cilantro. PDSA, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund and House Rabbit Society all list it as safe, and the RSPCA names it among safe daily herbs. Give a small bunch, leaves and stalks, as one of the five or six greens in your rabbit’s daily mix, and rotate it with other herbs.
| Safe? | Yes |
|---|---|
| How much | A small bunch within the greens portion |
| How often | Daily or most days, rotated with other herbs |
| Best served | Fresh, washed, leaves and stalks |
| Watch out for | Coriander seeds and spice mixes; sudden large amounts |
Is coriander safe for rabbits?
Yes. Coriander (cilantro) appears on every rabbit herb list we checked: PDSA's safe herbs, the RSPCA's daily herbs, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund's herb rotation, and House Rabbit Society's leafy greens. Unlike parsley, it is not one House Rabbit Society flags for extra rotation, so it makes a good everyday herb.
How much coriander can a rabbit have?
PDSA suggests an adult-sized handful of greens, vegetables and herbs twice a day, mixing five or six types. A small bunch of coriander, roughly a few stems, fits in that. House Rabbit Society suggests at least 2 cups of chopped vegetables per 6 lb (2.7 kg) of rabbit a day, mostly leafy greens; coriander can be one of them.
Leaves, stalks, seeds and roots
| Part | OK? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Yes | The part on every safe list |
| Stalks | Yes | Part of the same herb; most rabbits eat them |
| Roots | Probably fine | Not on the lists; wash well and give a little, or skip |
| Coriander seeds and ground spice | No | A spice, not a fresh herb |
| Coriander in curry, salsa or dressings | No | Usually with onion, garlic, salt or oil |
How to give coriander
- Wash it. Supermarket herbs should be rinsed, and PDSA says never feed unwashed fresh food.
- Introduce it alone. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund says add one new food at a time and watch droppings and appetite.
- Mix it in. Once it suits your rabbit, scatter it through their daily greens.
Coriander wilts fast. Stand the bunch in a glass of water in the fridge and it stays fresh for several days, which saves waste with one or two rabbits.
Other herbs to rotate
PDSA's safe herbs are basil, coriander, dill, mint, parsley and thyme. Rotate between basil, dill and the others so your rabbit gets variety. See our rabbit food list, the rabbit diet guide and the rabbit care hub.
Questions owners ask
Can rabbits eat cilantro?
Yes. Cilantro is the US name for coriander leaves. It is safe for rabbits as part of a daily mix of greens, according to PDSA, the RSPCA and House Rabbit Society.
Can rabbits eat coriander stalks?
Yes. The stalks are part of the same herb. Wash them and feed them with the leaves.
Can rabbits eat coriander every day?
Yes, as one of several greens. The RSPCA lists coriander among safe daily herbs. Rotating it with other herbs keeps the diet varied.
Can rabbits eat coriander seeds?
No. Seeds and ground coriander are a spice, not a fresh herb. Stick to the fresh leaves and stalks.
