Dried Cherry Leaves Coarse for Rodents & Rabbits!

Rodent Grocer Dried Cherry Leaves

Dried cherry leaves are a crunchy leafy treat for rabbits and rodents. You can use them as a topping for hay, or you can scatter them around the enclosure so your pet can sniff, search, and "harvest." They're an ideal little treat for a variety of aromas, flavors, and textures.

✔ Crispy leaf texture: fun to pick and nibble
✔ Foraging fun: scatter, hide and let them “search”
✔ Easy to combine with hay moments
✔ Easy to dose: small portions for a nice variation

Why give cherry leaves?

Leaves are a simple way to make feeding time more interesting. Instead of "everything in one place," let your pet sniff, select, and move around. This fits in well with natural behavior. Herbivores (rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus) often use leaves as a topping in their routine, while omnivores (hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats) usually get them as enrichment/snack time.

How to use dried cherry leaves

• Through the hay: mix a few leaves through the hay so that your animal can pick them out.
• Spreading: Spread a small amount over a dry part of the ground cover.
• Hiding: Place some leaves under a bridge, in a tunnel or in foraging toys.

Practical guideline per animal

• Small rodents (mouse, dwarf hamster, hamster, gerbil): a few crumbs or 1 small leaf at a time, offered in divided doses.
• (Dwarf) rats: a few leaves at a time; fun to hide or combine with foraging.
• Herbivores (guinea pig, rabbit, chinchilla, degu): a small handful as a topping for hay or as a sprinkle. Build up gradually if your pet is not yet accustomed to eating many leaves.

Composition & analysis

Composition: 100% natural dried cherry leaves.

Good to know

• Store in a dark, dry, and well-ventilated place. Moisture can reduce quality and cause mold.
• Remove leftovers when they become wet (for example in a toilet or drinking area).

FAQ

Which animals are cherry leaves suitable for?
For rabbits and many rodents, including mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus. Adjust the portion size to your pet's size.

What is the best way to present them?
Spreading or hiding food often works best. Your pet then has to search and pick, which immediately makes eating an activity.

How often can I give dried leaves?
As a variation, "a little bit regularly" often works best. This keeps things interesting and helps you keep track of the extras.

Can I use this in hamster scaping or gerbil scaping?
Yes, leaves are great as a natural "leaf zone" and as edible enrichment. Scatter them around, or place a few leaves at designated foraging sites.

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