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Yes, rabbits can eat parsley. PDSA lists it as a safe herb, and the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund says it is safe for healthy rabbits but higher in calcium, so it should be part of a rotation. House Rabbit Society asks owners to rotate parsley too. Give a small sprig or two as one of several greens, a few times a week.
| Safe? | Yes, in rotation |
|---|---|
| How much | A sprig or two as part of the greens portion |
| How often | A few times a week, not every day |
| Best served | Fresh, washed, leaves and stalks |
| Watch out for | Rabbits with bladder sludge or stones; feeding it as the only green |
Is parsley good for rabbits?
Yes. Parsley is on the safe herb lists of PDSA, Woodgreen and Medivet, and House Rabbit Society lists it as a leafy green. Rabbits usually love it. The only catch is calcium: the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund notes parsley is higher in calcium than many leaves, and House Rabbit Society puts it in a small group of greens (with beet greens) that should be rotated, with only one of a rabbit's daily greens coming from that group.
How much parsley can a rabbit have?
Think of it as one ingredient in the salad, not the salad. PDSA suggests an adult-sized handful of leafy greens, vegetables and herbs twice a day, made of five or six different plants. A sprig or two of parsley in that mix, a few times a week, is plenty. On other days, swap it for coriander, basil or mint.
Curly, flat-leaf and stalks
| Part or type | OK? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Curly parsley | Yes | Same rules as flat-leaf |
| Flat-leaf (Italian) parsley | Yes | Same rules |
| Stalks | Yes | Part of the same plant; most rabbits eat them happily |
| Dried parsley | Small amounts | Fine as a sprinkle in hay; fresh is better |
| Parsley in sauces or cooked food | No | Usually comes with salt, butter or garlic |
Who should avoid parsley?
If your vet has found bladder sludge or stones in your rabbit, ask them before feeding high-calcium greens such as parsley. Young rabbits should start fresh greens slowly: House Rabbit Society begins new greens from about 12 weeks, one at a time, in small amounts.
Grow a pot of parsley on the windowsill. You get clean, unsprayed leaves whenever you need them, and the plant regrows after each cutting.
How to introduce parsley
- Wash it. PDSA says never feed unwashed fresh food.
- Start small. One sprig, with the greens your rabbit already eats.
- Check droppings. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund says add new foods one at a time and watch droppings, appetite and behaviour.
See our rabbit food list, the rabbit diet guide and the rabbit care hub.
Questions owners ask
Can rabbits eat parsley every day?
It is better rotated. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund says parsley is higher in calcium and should be part of a rotation, and House Rabbit Society suggests only one daily green from the higher-calcium group.
Can rabbits eat parsley stalks?
Yes. The stalks are part of the same plant and safe in the same small amounts as the leaves. Wash them first.
Can baby rabbits eat parsley?
House Rabbit Society starts fresh greens from about 12 weeks, one at a time and in small amounts. Introduce parsley slowly after that, alongside unlimited hay.
Can rabbits eat curly parsley?
Yes. Curly and flat-leaf parsley are treated the same. Feed either as part of a mix of greens.
