Hermetia Protein Hearts 100 g – snack hearts with Hermetia larvae

JR Farm Tiny Treats Protein Hearts Hermetia 100 g – crunchy snack hearts with insects

JR Farm Tiny Treats Protein Hearts Hermetia are firm, crunchy hearts containing 5% Hermetia larvae (black soldier fly larvae). You give them as a complementary food: a small extra treat for rats, hamsters, mice, and other mixed-feed rodents. Handy as a reward during taming, as a training snack, or for enrichment by hiding them in the enclosure.

Pros

• ✓ With Hermetia larvae: an extra tasty snack with animal protein
• ✓ Ideal as a reward for taming and training
• ✓ Fun for foraging: hide, scatter, or offer in a toy
• ✓ Firm texture: pleasant to hold and nibble on
• ✓ Convenient 100 g packaging: easy to store and dose

Why choose Protein Hearts with Hermetia?

Insects such as Hermetia larvae are often used in pet food as a tasty protein source. For mixed-feeding rodents (such as rats and mice), a small amount of animal protein can fit within a varied diet, especially if you alternate with vegetables, herbs, and a good basic diet. These hearts are not a complete food, but a treat: that is precisely why they work so well as a reward.

Moreover, the crunchy texture helps keep them occupied. Many rodents are smart and curious; something sturdy to nibble on provides a challenge. For hamsters and dwarf hamsters, it is fun to hide small pieces in the bedding so that they have to search for them.

Use per animal species

Rat : give as a reward or enrichment. Break a heart into 2–4 pieces, so you have multiple moments without giving much.

Dwarf rat : the same idea as with rats, but usually a smaller piece at a time suffices.

Mouse : break into small pieces; ideal for taming and hand-feeding.

Hamster : occasionally a small piece, or hide it in the enclosure for extra searching fun.

Dwarf hamster : give sparingly (a small piece), especially to animals that gain weight quickly; nice as an extra reward.

Gerbil : give a small piece as a variation alongside a suitable basic food.

Guinea pig/Rabbit, Chinchilla/Degu : this product is intended for mixed-food rodents (omnivores). This snack is not suitable for guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus (herbivores); for these animals, preferably choose plant-based snacks (herbs/hay/vegetable chips).

Composition & analysis

Composition : maize, wheat, carrot, linseed, peanuts, La Plata millet, Hermetia larvae 5%, manna millet, striped sunflower seeds, vegetable starch, beetroot.

Analytical constituents : crude protein 11.3%, crude fat 12.8%, crude fiber 4.9%, crude ash 2.3%, calcium 3070 mg/kg, phosphorus 2120 mg/kg, sodium 420 mg/kg.

This is an energy-rich snack mix (grains/seeds) with vegetables and 5% insects. Therefore, it is better to give small portions and use it as a reward.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I give this snack?
As a guideline: a small piece a few times a week, depending on the animal species and the total diet. For small animals, a small piece is usually enough.

Are Hermetia larvae suitable for all rodents?
For mixed-feeding (omnivorous) rodents (such as rats and mice), this is a tasty variation. It remains a snack; the basis should consist of a complete diet.

Can I give this to a guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla?
This product has been developed for mixed-feeding rodents. Not suitable for herbivores, as they prefer plant-based snacks that match their diet.

How do I present it in the most engaging way?
Break it into small pieces and hide it in the litter, in a foraging toy, or in a snuffle mat. That way, you immediately turn it into a search game.

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