Can rats eat herbs?

Yes, but only a little: rats can eat herbs. The Swiss animal welfare society (STS) says rats readily accept herbs such as basil, parsley, mint and sage. In its guide, the Zurich animal welfare society (Zürcher Tierschutz) calls basil, dill, lemon balm, mint, sage and parsley well suited, and RSPCA Australia lists parsley among daily vegetables. The Zürcher Tierschutz website, however, puts kitchen herbs in its “rarely” column, so we err on the side of caution.

How to serve it: fresh and washed, as a small extra