What Smells do Rabbits Love?
Herbs & plants
- Fresh basil
- Cilantro/coriander
- Mint (in moderation)
- Parsley
- Dill
- Dandelion greens
- Clover
- Fresh hay (especially timothy hay)
Fruits & veggies
- Apple
- Banana
- Carrot tops (the leafy greens, not just the root)
- Strawberry
- Fresh grass
Other appealing scents
- Chamomile
- Lavender (mild, calming scent many rabbits enjoy)
- Rosemary
- The smell of their bonded rabbit companion or owner (comforting/familiar scent)
- Fresh bedding, like paper-based or hay bedding
Worth noting:
- Rabbits are very sensitive to strong or artificial smells, things like perfumes, cleaning chemicals, cigarette smoke, and essential oils (diffused or applied) can actually stress or harm them, so it’s best to keep those away.
- Every rabbit has individual preferences, so it can help to introduce new herbs one at a time and see which ones your rabbit gets most excited about.
