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Dried guinea pig herbs – loose herbs, mixes, leaves & flowers
Delicious Chinchilla Herb Mix with various herbs, leaves, and flowers. This mix is suitable for all rodents and rabbits.
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Supplementary forage mix with herbs, vegetables, flowers, and seeds. Ideal as a topping for hay or haylage. For rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus. Contents: 250 grams.
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Green wheat ear harvest for small rodents, birds, and natural landscaping. Fun for foraging, hamster landscaping, and natural enrichment.
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100% dried nettle leaves for rabbits and rodents. Delicious as a herbal topping in hay or to sprinkle on for foraging. Available in various pack sizes (including 80g, 100g, 500g, and 1kg).
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Natural canary seed harvest from JR Farm. For small rodents and birds to search for, loosen, collect seeds themselves, and be actively engaged.
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Natural green Senegal millet for self-harvesting. Great for small seed-eating rodents and birds as a snack, for wildlife spotting, and foraging.
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Natural flax harvest with sun-ripened linseeds. Fun for small seed-eating rodents and birds to harvest, search for, and nibble on themselves.
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Natural pearl millet harvest for rodents, rabbits, and birds. Great for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, ratscaping, foraging, pecking, and harvesting seeds themselves.
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Natural seed harvest with dari, millet, and linseed/flax. For small rodents, degus, and birds as a foraging snack, harvesting fun, and nature activity.
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Natural millet harvest for small rodents, pygmy rats, rats, and birds. For hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, ratscaping, foraging, pecking, and harvesting seeds themselves.
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JR Farm Summer Harvest is a natural harvest with Millet, Dill, and Oats. A fun, seed-rich extra for rodents and rabbits to pick, nibble, and forage with.
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Crispy cherry leaves as a leaf topping for hay and foraging fun. Scatter them around, hide them, or mix a small amount into hay. For rabbits and rodents. Choose your weight.
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Pellet-free natural mix for guinea pigs with herbs, leaves, vegetables, and flowers. Ideal as a variety and foraging mix alongside hay, vegetables, and their daily staple food. Richly filled and delicious to sprinkle throughout the enclosure. Contents: 25
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Natural amaranth harvest with sun-ripened seeds. Fun for small seed-eating rodents and birds to harvest and forage for themselves.
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Natural Food for Degus is a supplementary pet food consisting of a wonderful blend of various herbs and flowers. Specially formulated for the demanding dietary needs of the degu. The animals will not only enjoy this delicious natural food but also promote
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Tasty and healthy hay snack for rabbits and all other rodents that like something tasty and healthy to nibble on! It is a large shrub of about 200 grams (18 cm long), so the nibbling pleasure is great for the animals. The delicious topping of dried marigo
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Dried hibiscus flowers for rodents and rabbits. Ideal for enriching hay, mixing with herbs, or scattering as a natural foraging opportunity.
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Tasty and healthy hay snack for rabbits and all other rodents that like something tasty and healthy to nibble on! It is a large shrub of about 200 grams (18 cm long), so the nibbling pleasure is great for the animals. The delicious topping of dried cornfl
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Supplementary green snack with dried nettle for rodents and rabbits. Fragrant, simple, and fun to mix into hay in small amounts.
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Leaves are very popular with all herbivorous rodents, such as Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Chinchillas and Degus, as they are an integral part of the natural diet due to their fiber content. All the better if you can enrich your food with 12 different types of l
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Dried celery cubes as a natural vegetable snack for rodents and rabbits. Tasty to nibble on, scatter around, and use while foraging.
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Natural dandelion roots for rodents and rabbits. Firm, spicy, and fun to nibble on, investigate, and hide in a sniffing spot.
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Grain-free herbal mix with 87% dandelion, peppermint, evening primrose, and everlasting flowers. Tasty in hay, as a herbal supplement, or as a forage mix for rodents and rabbits.
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Dried strawberry leaves as a natural leaf variation for rodents and rabbits. Tasty mixed into hay, as a topping, or as a scatter mix for foraging.
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Dried guinea pig herbs – herbs and mixes for hay, topping, and foraging
Dried guinea pig herbs are ideal for making the daily hay more interesting. You can use them as a small topping, mix them into a hay corner, or spread them on a low sniffing spot. This way, you add scent, flavor, and variety without immediately changing the regular guinea pig food.
In this category, you will find loose herbs and herbal mixes for guinea pigs. Think of herbs such as dandelion, nettle, narrow-leaved plantain, dill, parsley, mint, chamomile, and other plant-based varieties. The exact types vary per product, but the role remains the same: small, conscious enrichment alongside the daily basic diet.
At DRD Knaagdierwinkel®, we use dried herbs primarily as a smart supplement: mixed into guinea pig hay , as a topping over a feeding area, or during a quiet foraging moment. Hay, suitable guinea pig food , and daily attention to vitamin C remain the foundation. Specialist since 2011.
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Why dried herbs? | How do you use them? | Loose herbs or mix? | Enriching hay | Foraging | Smart combining | Checklist | FAQ
Mix a small amount through the hay so that your guinea pigs will sniff and search more.
A little bit of herbs adds fragrance and variety without changing the daily base.
Scatter herbs in low, visible spots and turn eating into a search.
Why dried herbs for guinea pigs?
Dried herbs provide guinea pigs with extra scent, flavor, and texture. This makes them especially useful when you want to make the hay more appealing or when you want to encourage guinea pigs to search and sniff more in a calm manner.
Because dried herbs are light and easy to portion, you can easily use them sparingly. A little mixed into the hay is often enough. This way, herbs remain a supplement and do not displace hay, guinea pig food, or fresh food.
Guinea pig herbs → | Guinea pig hay → | Guinea pig food & nutrition →
How do you use dried guinea pig herbs?
It is best to use dried herbs sparingly and deliberately. You can mix them into hay, sprinkle them as a topping over a feeding area, or use them in a snuffle mat. Especially for guinea pigs that enjoy foraging, even a small amount of herbs can make a big difference.
✔ Through the hay: loosely mix herbs into a hay corner or hay rack.
✔ As a topping: sprinkle a small amount over hay, guinea pig food, or a sniffing spot.
✔ For foraging: distribute herbs in several low spots in the enclosure.
✔ For variety: gradually switch between types and introduce new herbs step by step.
Loose herbs or a herb mix?
Loose herbs are handy when you want to offer a specific type. This way, you can clearly see what your guinea pig likes. Herb mixes are practical when you want to immediately provide more variety in scent, taste, and texture.
For sensitive or picky guinea pigs, it is often best to start with one type at a time. For guinea pigs that are well accustomed to herbs, a mix can actually be fun to make hay or a sniffing area more interesting.
✔ Loose herbs: clear, targeted, and easy to test by type.
✔ Herb mixes: handy for more variety and a richer sniffing experience.
Dried guinea pig leaves → | Dried guinea pig flowers → | Dried guinea pig herb roots →
Enriching hay with dried herbs
Dried herbs are great for making hay more appealing. Mix them loosely through the hay so your guinea pigs have to sniff and search. This often works better than piling everything together, as mealtime remains interesting for longer.
With multiple guinea pigs, it is better to mix herbs into the hay in more than one spot. This way, every guinea pig gets the chance to eat along peacefully, even if one animal is a bit faster or bolder.
Guinea pig hay → | Guinea pig hay racks → | Guinea pig food bowls →
Use dried herbs for foraging
Guinea pigs like to search on the ground. Therefore, dried herbs are ideal for use in low and visible places: among hay, on a sniffing mat, in a treat bowl, or in a quiet search corner.
Start simple. Scatter a small amount of herbs in the hay or in a designated spot. If your guinea pigs understand this well, you can then alternate with snuffle mats, herbal toys, or other low foraging products.
Guinea pig play & foraging → | Snuffle mats → | Guinea pig herbal toys →
Smartly combining dried herbs
Dried herbs combine beautifully with hay, dried leaves, flowers, herbal pellets, and small guinea pig snacks. Use them primarily to enrich a small moment: a fragrant hay corner, a sniffing spot, or a quiet reward.
Do you want more color and fragrance? Then combine herbs with flowers. Do you want more natural texture? Then look at leaves, branches, stems, or roots. Do you want something easy to dose? Then guinea pig pellets might be handy.
Dried guinea pig flowers → | Dried guinea pig leaves → | Guinea pig pellets → | Guinea pig snacks →
Dried or fresh guinea pig herbs?
Dried herbs are easy to store, easy to dose, and convenient to mix with hay. Fresh herbs, on the other hand, provide extra fragrance, freshness, and moisture. Both can work, as long as you introduce new varieties gradually and remove leftovers in time.
Would you like to offer fresh variety? Then also check out our fresh guinea pig herbs .
DRD chooses: herbs as a small, smart enrichment
At DRD, we view dried guinea pig herbs as a simple way to make the daily routine more interesting. Not by giving large quantities, but by scattering, mixing, and varying smartly.
Mixing a few herbs into the hay can already encourage more sniffing, calmer eating, and more variety. In this way, a small product acquires a clear function within the enclosure.
Checklist – using dried guinea pig herbs
✔ Use dried herbs as a supplement, not as a main food.
✔ Mix small amounts into hay to encourage sniffing and searching.
✔ Start with one type or a small amount of mix if your guinea pig is not used to it yet.
✔ Also use herbs as a topping, reward, or foraging extra.
✔ Remove damp or soiled residue in time.
✔ Store dried herbs in a dry, cool, and tightly sealed place.
Good to know
Dried herbs do not replace hay, guinea pig food, or daily vitamin C. Introduce new types gradually and observe your guinea pig's reaction closely. Is your guinea pig suddenly eating less, not at all, or clearly differently than normal? Then contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about dried guinea pig herbs
What do you use dried guinea pig herbs for?
Dried guinea pig herbs are used as a supplement to hay and guinea pig food. They are useful for enriching hay, topping, rewarding, sniffing, and foraging.
Can you mix dried herbs with hay?
Yes, that is one of the nicest ways to use herbs. Loosely mix a small amount through the hay so your guinea pigs can search and sniff around quietly.
How much dried herbs can a guinea pig have?
Use herbs in small quantities as a supplement. Start slowly, especially with new species, and let hay and guinea pig food remain the basis.
Are loose herbs better than a herb mix?
Loose herbs are handy if you want to try a specific type. An herb mix is practical when you want to offer more variety. Both can be suitable, depending on your guinea pig and when you use them.
Can you give dried herbs daily?
This can be done in small, appropriate quantities, depending on the type and the rest of the menu. Vary gradually and keep the basics clear.
What is the difference between herbs, leaves, and flowers?
Dried herbs primarily provide fragrance and flavor. Leaves offer a more natural texture. Flowers are light, fragrant, and beautiful as a topping. You can also combine these products.
Are dried herbs suitable for foraging?
Yes, dried herbs are very suitable for foraging. Scatter a little in hay, on a sniffing mat, or on a low searching spot.
How do you store dried guinea pig herbs?
Store dried herbs in a dry, cool, and tightly sealed place. This way, the aroma, texture, and quality are better preserved.
Can you combine dried herbs with fresh herbs?
Yes, that is possible. Use both as a supplement and gradually introduce new types. Remove fresh leftovers in time if they become limp, wet, or dirty.
✔ Dried guinea pig herbs and herb mixes for hay, topping, and foraging
✔ For scent, variety, sniffing, and quiet mealtimes
✔ Specialist since 2011, delivered from our own stock
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