Guinea Pig Pellets – herbal pellets & vegetable pellets for rewarding and foraging
Meadow grass pellets as natural grass/fiber pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with hay, in a treat game, or for scattering around.
Read morePressed linseed pellets/kibble as a supplementary snack and foraging reward. For snuffle mat, treat board, treat ball, or to scatter throughout the enclosure.
Read moreLucerne pellets as natural grass/herb pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with hay, in a treat game, or for scattering around.
Read moreHemp pellets as a natural pellet variation for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, snack play filler, or for scattering.
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These parsley pellets are not only very tasty, they are also an ideal source of vitamin C and support the immune system of your beloved rodent. Very important for guinea pigs, for example, as these animals cannot produce the necessary vitamin C themselves
Read moreGrain-free carrot pellets from JR Farm, made from 100% carrots. Handy as a natural vegetable snack, reward, or foraging moment for rodents and rabbits.
Read moreGrain-free herb pellets from JR Farm, made from 100% pressed parsley. Handy as a natural herbal snack, reward, or foraging moment for rodents and rabbits.
Read moreWalnut Leaf Pellets are a delicious addition to the diet of rodents and rabbits. Walnut leaves are not only delicious but also very healthy. The pellets are approximately 4 mm in size and are made entirely from fresh walnut leaves.
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Spinach pellets as natural vegetable pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with food, in a treat ball, or to scatter around.
Read moreThyme pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with hay, in a treat game, or to scatter around.
Read moreGet ready to enter rodent paradise with the irresistible Rodent Herbal Basil Pellets! This nutritional sensation is specially designed to pamper your beloved rodents and rabbits. It's not just a treat—it's a tasty addition to their daily diet.
Read moreDandelion pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with hay, in a treat game, or to scatter around.
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Timothy pellets made from organic Timothy grass for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with hay, in a treat game, or to scatter around.
Read moreRosemary pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, in a treat ball, on a snack plate, or to scatter around.
Read moreNettle pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with food, in a treat ball, or to scatter around.
Read moreCarrot Pellets are a delicious addition to the diet of rodents and rabbits. Carrots are not only tasty but also very healthy. The pellets are approximately 3 mm in size and are made entirely from fresh carrots. It's also worth noting that 100 grams of car
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Beetroot Pellets are a delicious addition to the diet of rodents and rabbits. Beets are not only delicious but also very healthy. The pellets are approximately 4 mm in size and are made entirely from fresh beets.
Read moreDill pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with food, in a treat ball, or to scatter around.
Read moreEchinacea pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with food, in a treat ball, or to scatter around.
Read moreMint pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, in a treat ball, on a snack plate, or to scatter around.
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Green Oat Pellets are a delicious addition to the diet of rodents and rabbits. Green oats are not only tasty but also very healthy and rich in fiber. The pellets are approximately 4 mm in size and are made entirely from fresh green oats.
Read moreNarrow-leaved plantain pellets as natural herbal pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with hay, in a treat game, or to scatter around.
Read moreApple Pellets are a delicious addition to the diet of rodents and rabbits. Apple is delicious and also very popular with rodents and rabbits. The pellets are approximately 4 mm in size.
Read moreSainfoin pellets as natural, fiber-rich pellets for rodents and rabbits. Handy as a reward, mixed with food, in a treat ball, or to scatter around.
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Guinea pig pellets – herbs, vegetables, and fruit for rewarding and foraging
Are you looking for guinea pig pellets for rewarding, scattering, or for foraging? In this category, you will find herbal pellets, vegetable pellets, fruit pellets, and small pellet mixes that you can offer as an extra alongside the daily base. Think of pellets made from meadow grass, timothy, nettle, carrot, dill, mint, narrow-leaved plantain, apple, flaxseed, and other plant-based varieties.
These pellets are intended as a supplement. The basis of guinea pig nutrition always remains guinea pig hay and appropriate guinea pig food . You use guinea pig pellets specifically for small extra moments: a reward, a search game, a topping mixed with hay, or a quiet way to let your guinea pig sniff and search more.
At DRD Knaagdierwinkel®, we help you choose based on the moment of use. Do you want something small to reward? Then choose a pellet that is easy to dose. Do you want more foraging fun? Scatter a few pellets among the hay or use them in a snuffle mat. Do you want more variety? Gently alternate between herb and vegetable pellets. Specialist since 2011.
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What are guinea pig pellets? | How do you use them? | Which type do you choose? | Foraging | Not as main food | Smart combining | Checklist | FAQ
Handy as a small reward or as a little extra during contact moments.
Scatter a few pellets among hay, in a sniffing mat, or on a low search spot.
Choose from herbs, vegetables, grasses, leaves, fruit, and mixes.
What are guinea pig pellets?
Guinea pig pellets in this category are small, compressed pieces of, for example, herbs, vegetables, grasses, leaves, fruit, or seeds. They are compact, easy to portion, and therefore convenient as a reward, scatter feed, or forage supplement.
It is important not to confuse these pellets with complete guinea pig pellets or all-in-one pellet food. Complete pellets are used as a daily portion alongside hay. The pellets on this page are primarily used as a treat, a moment of flavor, or for enrichment.
All-in-one kibble & pellet food → | Guinea pig food & nutrition → | Guinea pig snacks →
How do you use guinea pig pellets?
It is best to use guinea pig pellets sparingly and deliberately. A few pellets are often enough to make a sniffing session, interaction, or feeding spot more interesting. Precisely because they are small, you can dose them accurately and prevent extras from unknowingly taking center stage.
✔ As a reward: give one or a few pellets during a moment of contact, for example when taming or approaching calmly.
✔ As scatter feed: scatter a small amount among hay or at a designated sniffing spot.
✔ As a topping: use a few pellets on top of hay or herbs to add extra interest.
✔ In a foraging game: hide small pellets in a sniffing mat, snack board, or low search corner.
Which guinea pig pellets do you choose?
You choose the right pellet primarily based on flavor profile and the time of use. Herb pellets are nice as a fragrant extra. Vegetable pellets are popular as a small snack. Grass pellets and timothy pellets pair well with a fiber-rich base. You use fruit pellets mainly as an extra tasty reward in small quantities.
✔ Herb pellets: for example nettle, thyme, basil, dill, mint, dandelion or echinacea.
✔ Vegetable pellets: for example carrot, spinach, beetroot or other vegetable varieties.
✔ Grass and hay pellets: for example, pasture grass, timothy, lucerne, or green oats.
✔ Fruit pellets: mainly suitable as a small reward, not as the daily staple.
Guinea pig herbs → | Fresh guinea pig herbs → | Guinea pig snacks dried vegetables →
Using guinea pig pellets for foraging
Guinea pigs are ground-dwelling animals and enjoy foraging in low, open areas. Pellets are therefore very suitable for use in a snuffle mat, treat board, hay corner, or low foraging area. This way, you turn a small extra treat into a moment of searching, sniffing, and quiet activity.
Start simple. Scatter a few pellets among the hay or place them in a designated spot. Once your guinea pigs understand this well, you can move on to a snuffle mat or other low foraging toys. Keep it manageable so that all the guinea pigs in the group can participate calmly.
Guinea pig play & foraging → | Snuffle mats → | Guinea pig food bowls →
Important: guinea pig pellets are a supplement, not a main food.
No matter how natural or fiber-rich a pellet may seem, this category is intended as a supplement. For the daily basis, look for unlimited hay and suitable guinea pig food. If you prefer complete kibble or pellets as the main food, go to the all-in-one kibble and pellet food category.
Therefore, use guinea pig pellets as a small supplement: for enrichment, rewarding, foraging, or variety. This way, the basis of the diet remains clear, and your guinea pig still gets fun extra mealtimes.
Guinea pig hay → | Guinea pig food → | All-in-one kibble & pellet food →
Smartly combine guinea pig pellets
Guinea pig pellets combine nicely with hay, loose herbs, fresh herbs, and foraging products. For example, you can scatter a few herbal pellets among the hay, use vegetable pellets as a reward, or make a mix with dried leaves and flowers for a quiet sniffing moment.
Do you want more variety? Then it is better to vary small and deliberately rather than giving many different treats at once. This way, you keep a better eye on what your guinea pig likes and how he reacts to it.
Guinea pig herbs → | Dried guinea pig flowers → | Dried guinea pig leaves → | Guinea pig snacks →
DRD makes the choice: pellets as a small enrichment with a clear role
At DRD, we view guinea pig pellets primarily as a convenient enrichment. They are small, easy to dose, and simple to use for rewarding, scattering, and foraging. This allows you to easily add more searching behavior and variety to the day.
The power lies precisely in the small amount. Not the bowl full, but a few pellets at the right moment: mixed in with the hay, in a snuffle mat, as a reward, or as a topping. This keeps the environment calm and still gives your guinea pig something fun to do.
Checklist – using guinea pig pellets correctly
✔ Use guinea pig pellets as a supplement, not as the main food.
✔ Choose herb and vegetable pellets if daily variety suits you better than fruit pellets.
✔ Use fruit pellets primarily as a small reward.
✔ Scatter pellets among hay or use them in a snuffle mat for foraging.
✔ Remove old or damp residue, especially when pellets end up in bedding.
✔ Store pellets in a dry, cool, and tightly sealed place.
Good to know
Introduce new pellets gradually, especially if your guinea pig reacts sensitively to new additions. Give small amounts and observe how your guinea pig reacts. Is your guinea pig suddenly eating less, not at all, or clearly differently than normal? Then contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about guinea pig pellets
What are guinea pig pellets?
Guinea pig pellets in this category are small pressed pellets made from, for example, herbs, vegetables, grasses, leaves, or fruit. You use them as a treat, reward, or foraging material alongside hay and guinea pig food.
Are guinea pig pellets the same as guinea pig food?
No, not always. This category is mainly about herb, vegetable, and fruit pellets as a supplement. If you are looking for complete kibble or pellets as daily food, please look at all-in-one kibble and pellet food.
What do you use herbal pellets for for guinea pigs?
Herb pellets are handy as a small reward, a topping for hay, or as a forage supplement. They provide scent and flavor without having to immediately scatter large amounts of loose herbs.
Can you give vegetable pellets daily?
Vegetable pellets can be used as a small supplement, but not as the main food. Give them consciously and in appropriate quantities alongside hay, guinea pig food, and fresh food.
Are fruit pellets suitable for guinea pigs?
You can use fruit pellets as an extra tasty reward, but give them in small quantities and deliberately. For more frequent use, herb and vegetable pellets are usually more logical.
Can I use guinea pig pellets in a snuffle mat?
Yes, guinea pig pellets are very suitable for that. Use a small amount and remove any leftovers if they become damp or remain in the bedding.
How many pellets can a guinea pig have?
That depends on the type of pellet, the rest of the diet, and your guinea pig. Use pellets as a small supplement and let hay and guinea pig food remain the foundation.
Which pellets are good for foraging?
Small herb, grass, and vegetable pellets are handy for foraging because you can easily scatter them or hide them among hay, in a sniffing mat, or in a low search corner.
How do you store guinea pig pellets?
Store guinea pig pellets in a dry, cool, and tightly sealed place. This helps preserve the aroma, taste, and texture better.
✔ Guinea pig pellets with herbs, vegetables, grasses, leaves, and fruit
✔ Handy for rewarding, scattering, sniffing, and foraging
✔ Specialist since 2011, delivered from our own stock
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