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Gerbil Snacks at DRD Rodent Shop® – The Gerbil Webshop for your Gerbil!
Treat your rodents to the delicious taste of JR Farm Farmy's Dandelion Sticks. This crunchy treat is baked with care and offers a tasty experience that your rodents will surely appreciate.
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Spoil your rodents with the tasty and crunchy treat of Whole Grain Blueberry Cookies. These cookies are specially made to spoil your little friends with a delicious snack packed with blueberry flavor, while at the same time allowing them to enjoy a fun gn
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Treat your rodents to the delicious and crunchy treat of Whole Grain Dandelion Cubes. These cubes have been specially formulated to spoil your little friends with the taste of dandelion, while at the same time allowing them to enjoy a pleasant gnawing exp
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Spoil your rodents with the delicious and fruity treat from Strawberry Block. These cubes are designed to spoil your little friends with the sweet and juicy taste of strawberries, while enjoying an enjoyable gnawing experience.
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Treat your rodents to the delicious gnawing pleasure of JR Farm Nibble Pieces Sunflower & Millet. These crunchy pieces are made from high-quality sunflower seeds and millet, providing a tasty and satisfying snack for your little friends.
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Treat your rodents to the pure joy of nibbling with JR Farm Corn on the Cob. These natural corn cobs are carefully dried and hand-packed, creating a delicious and energy-rich treat in their most natural form.
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Spoil your rodents and rabbits with the sweet and tasty treat of JR Farm Pure Dried Strawberries. This natural strawberry snack offers a delicious variety in the diet of your little friends, so they can enjoy the authentic taste and smell of dried strawbe
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Pamper your rodents with the delicious and nutritious treat of JR Farm Pure Pumpkin Seeds. This natural pumpkin seed snack offers a tasty change in the diet of your little friends and provides them with the benefits of pumpkin seeds.
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Spoil your rodents and rabbits with the delicious taste of JR Farm Grainless Drops Dandelion. These tasty and healthy drops are made from high-quality ingredients and provide a tasty treat for your little friends.
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Spoil your rodents and rabbits with a variety of flavors thanks to the JR Farm Grainless Drops Mix. This mix of delicious snacks offers an assortment of tasty and crunchy drops for your little friends.
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Treat your rodents and rabbits to the delicious taste of carrots with JR Farm Grainless Drops Carrot. These crunchy snacks are specially designed to give your little friends a tasty treat.
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Spoil your rodents and rabbits with the natural taste of herbs with JR Farm Grainless Drops Herbs. These crunchy snacks are specially made to treat your little friends to a tasty reward.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Treat your rodents and rabbits to a tasty experience with JR Farm Grainless Drops Beetroot. These crunchy snacks are specially made to spoil your little friends with the natural taste of beetroot.
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Spoil your rodents and rabbits with the delicious and crunchy treat of JR Farm Grainless Pea Rings. These tasty ring-shaped snacks are made to surprise your little friends with the natural taste of peas.
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Pamper your rodents and rabbits with the delicious and flowery treat from JR Farm Farmys Wild Thistle Flower. These lovely flowers have been carefully selected to let your little friends enjoy the taste and smell of nature.
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Treat your rodents to the delicious and floral treat of JR Farm Grainless Farmys Daisy & Cornflower Sticks. These tasty sticks are infused with the delicate flavor and aroma of daisies and cornflowers, making them a refreshing change of pace for your litt
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- Delivery from our own stock
Treat your rodents to a delicious and floral treat with JR Farm Grainless Farmys Marigold & Hollyhock Sticks. These tasty sticks are infused with the natural and subtle flavors of marigolds and hollyhocks, making them a surprising addition to your little
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Give your rodents a tasty and sunny treat with JR Farm Grainless Farmys Sunflower & Chamomile Sticks. These delicious sticks are infused with the natural and invigorating flavors of sunflower and chamomile, making them a surprising addition to your little
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Spoil your rodents with a range of delicious flavors with the JR Farm Grainless Farmys XXL Pack. This package contains a mix of Wild Thistle, Daisy & Cornflower, Daisy & Cornflower, and Marigold & Hollyhock sticks. These tasty and crunchy sticks are a fea
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Spoil your rodents and rabbits with the tasty and crunchy treat of the JR Farm Grainless Hooi Bel Hibiscus. This haybell is infused with delicious ingredients such as peas, parsley, grassy seeds, canary grass seed, nettle, buckwheat, carrots, hemp seed, l
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Set of 2 grain-free JR Farm Grainless Snack Pots with vegetable and flower varieties (including zucchini, parsnip, carrot, elderflower, rose, and cornflower). A fun treat or foraging snack for rodents and rabbits.
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Treat your rodents and rabbits to the delicious and nutritious treat of JR Farm Grainless Herbal Balls. These tasty balls are composed of a mix of natural ingredients, including peas, grass seed, canary seed, nettle, buckwheat, starch, parsley, carrots, h
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Treat your rodents to the tasty and nutritious treat of JR Farm Grainless Herb Wheel Carrot & Parsley. This wheel is made from a careful blend of natural ingredients, including peas, grassy seeds, carrots, canary grass seed, nettle, parsley, buckwheat, st
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Enrich your rodents' lives with the delicious JR Farm Grainless Herbal Wheel Dandelion & Marigold. This wheel is composed of a careful blend of natural ingredients, including peas, marigold blossoms, grass seeds, canary grass seed, nettle, dandelion, buck
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Gerbil snacks – responsible herb, vegetable and protein snacks for rewarding and foraging
With the right gerbil snacks, you can turn "a treat" into a useful moment : rewarding, enriching, and encouraging natural behavior. Gerbils are active foragers who enjoy searching , peeling, and hoarding . That's why you'll find healthy snacks in this category, such as herbal snacks, dried vegetables, and protein supplements (e.g., insects) – ideal for keeping foraging fun without disrupting their diet.
At DRD Rodent Shop® , we select snacks that truly work in practice: clear composition, easy to portion, and smart to use as enrichment. Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011 .
Use snacks as a small addition to the gerbil food . Herbs and vegetables are often the most practical to portion out.
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Insects and egg whites are a fun variation, but keep them small and manageable. Perfect as a reward or a "search" activity.
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Hide small pieces in deep bedding or use food puzzles for additional foraging behavior.
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Gerbil snacks – quick selection guide
Want to snack responsibly without the hassle? Then choose snacks that are easy to portion and that get your gerbils searching . This is perfect for active gerbils who like to stay busy, and you don't want snacks to "secretly" become the main meal.
- Herbs & leaves – ideal as a daily mini-variety (a small portion). View herbs & seeds →
- Dried vegetables – great for nibbling and variety (in doses).
- Protein/insects – great for rewarding and foraging. View protein →
- Seeds/ears/nuts – energy-rich; give small and mindful treats, especially as an extra challenge.
- Fruit – only as a “real treat moment”, small and not too often.
Tip : Sprinkle snacks in small amounts throughout the enclosure rather than putting everything in one bowl. This automatically encourages snacking.
What are gerbil snacks?
Gerbil snacks are supplements to the daily diet: little extras for variety, reward, and enrichment. Think of herbal snacks, dried vegetables, seeds/corns, and protein supplements. The principle remains: basic food first , snacks are the "finishing touch."
Types of snacks for gerbils
- Herbs (snacks) – for sniffing and nibbling; often nice as a little daily treat.
- Dried vegetables – a tasty variety with a gnawing texture; ideal for hiding.
- Protein snacks (insects) – a fun reward and a nice change of pace; give in small doses as a supplement.
- Seeds/ears/nuts – energy-rich and popular; use consciously and preferably as a foraging challenge.
- Fruit – give in moderation; choose small portions and keep it a treat.
How often can you give snacks?
Keep it simple: small, mindful, and consistent . Herbs or a piece of dried vegetable often work well in mini-portions. Protein/insects and energy-rich seeds/nuts are primarily intended as supplements (e.g., a few times a week), depending on your core diet and activity level.
Do you see your gerbils leaving their staple food behind, or consistently leaving a lot of it? This is usually a sign to cut back on snacks and get back into a routine.
Snacks as enrichment & taming
- Foraging : Hide small snacks under deep ground cover or scatter them throughout the enclosure.
- Food puzzles : turn snacking into a challenge. View foraging products →
- Taming : Use 1–2 short contact moments with a mini-reward, so that hand = something positive (without overfeeding).
- Fun tip : put something tasty in a cork tunnel so they have to pick and search for it.
Checklist – Using gerbil snacks responsibly
✔ Snacks are supplementary ; basic food remains leading.
✔ Choose herbs and dried vegetables for daily mini-variety.
✔ Provide protein/insect and energy-rich snacks small and consciously .
✔ Make snacking an activity : hide, scatter, food puzzles.
✔ Also check storage areas: gerbils are natural hoarders .
Safety
Introduce new treats gradually and always give small portions . Remove any spoiled leftovers and avoid treats with unfamiliar additives or "people treats." If you notice any significant changes in appetite, stool, or behavior, contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – gerbil snacks
What are the best snacks for gerbils?
Choose snacks that are easy to portion: herbs (snacks), dried vegetables, and the occasional protein supplement. Keep energy-rich snacks (like lots of seeds/nuts) small and use them primarily as foraging rewards.
How often can I give snacks?
Small herb or vegetable snacks often work well as a mini-variety. Protein/insect and energy-rich snacks are best given in small doses. Pay particular attention to whether the main food is still being eaten well.
Can I use treats to tame my gerbil?
Yes. Short, calm interactions with a small reward often work well. The key is consistency: give small rewards so it remains a true training moment.
✔ Responsible gerbil snacks for rewarding & foraging
✔ Choice aid: herbs, vegetables, protein & energy-rich extras
✔ Specialist since 2011
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