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Rat herbs and seeds – harvest, kernels & herbs for foraging and variety
The seeds of the Linseed plant are a big favorite of small rodents and rightly so because they are full of tasty nutrients. The animals harvest the seeds themselves with their paws, this is not only very touching to see, but also gives them something to d
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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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A healthy snack for guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. These pellets are made with a tasty blend of ribwort plantain, nettle, fennel, coltsfoot, chamomile, and anise. Not only are these herbs delicious, they can also have a positive effect on y
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Get ready for a rodent party with the JR Farm Slinger Box of Hay & Herbs!
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Dari Harvest for Small Rodents and Birds: Natural Enrichment! The Dari Harvest brings a piece of pure nature into every rodent enclosure. Each individual grain of this dried dari can be harvested by the animals themselves, which provides a meaningful and
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Dive into the colourful world of small rodents with our Enjoy Nature Kardizaad Mix! This delicious mix is specially developed for your furry friends and offers a tasty variation that stimulates their senses. With a composition of 40% kardizaad, crunchy ca
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Bring a touch of freshness and vitality to your rodents' diet with Green Wheat Ears Harvest. These carefully harvested and selected wheat ears offer a tasty and nutritious addition to your beloved pets' menu.
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
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Enjoy Nature Cucumber & Dill for Rodents and Rabbits! Discover the delicious Enjoy Nature Cucumber & Dill, an irresistible snack specially developed for small rodents! This tasty mix of crunchy cucumber and fragrant dill not only offers a delicious treat,
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To prevent our little furry friends from getting bored and only being served their food in a bowl every day, it is a nice change to place, stick or hang the Getzoo flax spikes in the enclosure. Your darling will, just like in nature, have to obtain the se
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The JR Farm Linseed Flax is a bundle of delicious harvest with sun-ripened linseeds. This harvest is very popular among rodents and is especially appreciated by small rodents such as Mice, Hamsters and Gerbils! The harvest is 100% natural, untreated and c
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
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Enrich the life of your rodents with the JR Farm Nibble Ear Mix, a range of different nibbles that provide entertainment and variety in their daily routine. This mix of nibbleable ears offers an interesting texture and taste, allowing your little friends
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The Mealberry RIO Wild Seed Mix 240 grams is actually intended for birds, but small rodents such as Mice, Dwarf Hamsters, Hamsters and Gerbils love it too! It is a perfect treat or enrichment of the animals' daily diet!
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
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Surprise your rodents with a delicious and healthy treat in the form of Dried Red Millet Stems. These crunchy and colorful stems not only offer a tasty distraction, but also a natural way to satisfy their gnawing needs.
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The JR FARM Dari Kolf provides your pet with natural activity. The sun-ripened seeds must be harvested by the animal itself. They are busy with this for hours. Hamsters like to pick the seeds off and then hoard them in their pantry.
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JR Farm Amaranth is a natural nutritional supplement with delicious, sun-ripened seeds. For lots of playing and nibbling fun!
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Treat your rodents and rabbits to the delicious treat of JR Farm Millet! This natural snack consists of carefully selected, sun-ripened seeds that provide lots of nibbling fun and nutritional value. Whether you want to contribute to their diet or are look
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Discover the taste and nutritional value of Canary Seed Harvest, a high-quality treat for your rodents. This carefully harvested canary seed is a tasty addition to your little friends' diet, allowing them to enjoy a diverse and nutritious menu.
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Discover Dried Sudan Grass - An Adventurous Food for Your Rodents! Give your little furry friends an exciting food adventure with our dried Sudan grass! We understand that rodents' daily diets shouldn't just consist of a boring bowl. That is why we recomm
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A tube with a beautiful bunch of grains, grasses and flowers. Besides being a beautiful bunch, the stems contain tasty grains and seeds. This mix has been specially formulated for both rodents and birds!
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The JR Farm Pick & Fly Dari, Millet, and Flaxseed harvest is a natural treat with delicious, sun-ripened seeds. It provides long-lasting harvesting pleasure and keeps rodents and birds occupied! The harvest is 100% natural, untreated, and comes directly f
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
Read moreRat herbs & seeds – variety, foraging and 'harvest' to hide and scatter
Rats are smart, curious omnivores that, in the wild, are constantly searching, selecting, and "scanning" for edibles. That's precisely why herbs and seeds are such a great addition: not as a staple food, but as a variety, as a foraging reward, and as an extra challenge in the cage. Consider seed mixes, kernels, ears/harvest, and aromatic herbs that you can scatter, hide, or offer in a puzzle feeder.
In this category, you'll find a carefully selected range of products suitable for pet rats and your daily routine: from "scatter food" for foraging to herb mixes for variety. Always combine this with a good basic diet. Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Herbs and seeds are ideal as extra variation, but basic food remains the core of the menu.
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Choosing rat herbs & seeds – quick selection guide
Start with one question: do you mainly want variety (extra flavour), a foraging challenge (searching/working) or a scattering mix for the ground cover?
1) For variation (small addition)
- Choose dried herbs or a mild herb mix and offer small portions.
- Tip: Mix it up and see what your rats actually grab; preferences vary by group.
2) For foraging (search & work)
- Choose seeds, pits and “scatter feed” that you can hide in a digging box or in ground cover.
- Combine with Ratscaping or ground cover for a natural “search field”.
3) For 'harvest' (ears/bouquets)
- Harvest/ears are great for picking and “stripping”: it takes time and keeps rats busy.
- Hang it safely or offer it in a fixed corner to keep the cage tidy.
✔ Practical tip: Want to reduce the noise of food in the cage? Place seeds primarily in a digging box or in foraging toys, not throughout the enclosure.
What can you find in Rat Herbs & Seeds?
In this category you will mainly find products that you can use as a bonus or as an enrichment :
- Dried herbs & spice mixes – a fragrant variety, ideal as a small addition.
- Seeds & kernels – perfect for scattering or hiding (note: some seeds are fattier, so dose wisely).
- Harvest/ears/bouquets – “picking fun” that keeps rats busy and encourages natural behavior.
- Herbal pellets or functional mixes – handy for those who like to dose consistently and neatly.
How do you feed herbs and seeds to rats?
Think of herbs and seeds as supplements , not as foundations. A practical guideline: let rat food and/or pellets play the leading role and use herbs and seeds for variety and foraging opportunities.
- Start small: give a small pinch or a few seeds and see how your group reacts.
- Note: Energy-rich: kernels and some seeds are higher in fat; dose extra sparingly for rats that gain weight quickly.
- Make it functional: combine with snacks and reward in a targeted manner (e.g. during training or taming).
Foraging & enrichment – how to use it in the cage
Want to keep rats really engaged? Turn feeding into an activity. Here are some easy ways:
- Sprinkle in bedding (or just in a corner) so they have to search for it.
- Digging bin method: Hide seeds in a separate bin so the rest of the cage stays clean.
- Food puzzles and foraging toys – ideal for smart rats that need a challenge.
Storage & hygiene – keeping everything fresh and safe
Herbs, seeds, and harvested produce stay freshest when stored dry, cool, and sealed . Check regularly for moisture, crumbling, and any unusual odor.
✔ Store airtight (jar/can) and out of direct sunlight
✔ Hang the “harvest” firmly and dry in the cage, replace when dirty
✔ Remove residues from wet corners (hygiene = happy airways)
Checklist – Rat herbs & seeds that “work”
✔ Basic remains basic: combine with rat food and/or pellets
✔ Dose wisely: seeds/kernels = often energy-rich
✔ Make it enrichment: scatter/hide or use foraging toys
✔ Choose “search spots”: digging bucket, ratscaping corner or feeding puzzle
✔ Hygiene: replace contaminated harvest and remove leftovers in a timely manner
Safety
Always feed herbs and seeds in moderation , in line with your overall diet. Pay extra attention to rats that gain weight quickly: in that case, opt for "search-and-find" feeding with small portions instead of larger quantities. Remove any items that have become damp or smell unusual. For persistent health issues, consult a veterinarian (herbs are a supplement, not a replacement for medical care).
FAQ – Rat herbs & seeds
Are herbs and seeds “healthy” for rats?
As a supplement: yes. Think of it as variety and enrichment alongside a good basic diet. Dose seeds wisely, as some are energy-rich.
Can I give this every day?
That's possible, as long as the portions are small and you use it as a foraging opportunity. Vary the diet and keep it balanced.
What exactly is “harvest”?
Harvest/ears/bouquets are picking products that rats have to "strip" for seeds or plant parts. This takes time and naturally stimulates foraging behavior.
Which combination works best?
Basic feed + a small amount of bedding mix in a digging bucket + occasional harvested food. For an extra challenge, combine this with foraging toys .
✔ Herbs, seeds, pits and harvest for variety and foraging
✔ Smart tips for dosing, storage and enrichment
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