Amarant Harvest 150 grams Red for Rodents & Birds

Red Amaranth Harvest for Hamsterscaping rodents & birds!

Beautiful sun-ripened amaranth for rodents and rabbits! Small rodents, in particular, take great pleasure in nibbling open the seeds. It not only provides the animals with supplementary nutrients but also offers a challenge and gnawing pleasure.

✔ 100% Natural & from the Dutch farmer
✔ Lots of natural snacking fun
✔ Ideal for Hamsterscaping & Gerbilscaping !

Is Amarant suitable for Hamsterscaping?

Absolutely! Amaranth is great to use in hamsterscaping. Hamsterscaping is all about mimicking the animals' natural behavior. Small rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and rats are true seed eaters (granivores); by offering a seed-rich harvest like amaranth, the animals' natural behavior is stimulated. Animals that can exhibit their natural behavior are happy and feel good, so it is very important for the animal's health.

Do all rodents and rabbits like the amaranth harvest?

Yes, absolutely! The Amaranth Harvest falls under the category of seed harvests , which is different from leaf harvests or herb harvests . The seed harvest is best suited as food for granivorous (seed-eating) rodents, such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and rats.

Does amaranth pose a challenge to rodents?

Yes, absolutely! Amaranth provides a great challenge because the animals have to harvest the seeds from the plant themselves. After all, the seeds are not offered loose but really have to be picked from the plant, and that provides extra enrichment, which we also call food enrichment.

How should I offer the Amarant?

There are many ways to offer Amaranth, depending somewhat on the objective. You can simply place the Amaranth on the bedding, but if you want your animal to have to work for it, you can place the Amaranth upright in the bedding; with a layer of at least 20 cm, this works perfectly well.

It is also possible to attach this to the bars of the enclosure with a snack clip .
It is also possible to attach the amaranth to glass using a suction cup clamp .

How do rodents eat amaranth?

All rodents eat amaranth in their own way; some hold it with their little hands, while others simply nibble it off. The amaranth has small spines that we can easily feel, but our animals are not bothered by them.

How is the amaranth harvest stored at our facility?

It is good to know that we receive this harvest directly from the manufacturer, allowing us to offer excellent freshness. In our warehouse, the harvest is stored in a cool, dry, and UV-free environment. The latter is important to prevent the degradation of nutrients due to UV light. We therefore recommend always storing the harvest in a dark, cool, and dry place.