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Imagine a world full of cheerfulness and color, perfectly tailored to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful that it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work
Read moreImagine a world full of joy and colour, perfectly suited to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work of art of natur
Read moreImagine a world full of joy and colour, perfectly suited to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work of art of natur
Read moreImagine a world full of cheerfulness and color, perfectly tailored to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful that it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work
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Natural Dried Sunflower: A Colorful Treat for Rodents and Hamsterscaping Adventures! Imagine bringing the joy of summer into your little rodent's life with our Mini Sunflower. These beautiful and natural treats are not only a tasty treat, but they also of
Read moreDelicious dried whole sunflower heads packed per three. The heads are filled with sunflower seeds that can be harvested by the animals themselves. A very fun activity that not only provides a lot of activity and prevents boredom, but also gives the animal
Read moreAdd a touch of natural variety to your rodents' diet with Dried Sunflower Herb. These carefully dried herbs provide a tasty and nutritious addition to the daily diet of your beloved pets.
Read moreEnter the world of delicious aromas with Dried Thyme, a tasty and fragrant addition to your rodents' diet. These carefully dried thyme leaves add a touch of aromatic sophistication to the daily routine of your beloved pets.
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Discover a tasty treat for your beloved rodents with our premium dried tomato flakes. These special flakes are designed to add a delicious variety of texture and flavour to your pets diet, providing a fun and nutritious snack option.
Read moreSpoil your rodents with a tasty and versatile treat with our Dried Vegetable & Herb Garden Mix. This carefully formulated mix offers a range of flavors and nutrients to enrich your pets' diet.
Read moreDiscover the crunchy delight of Dried Wheat Herb for your rodents. These carefully dried wheat herbs are a tasty and nutritious addition to the diet of your beloved pets.
Read moreDried Yarrow Flowers – Natural Flowers for Hamster Scaping! Give your hamster scape an extra natural look with Dried Yarrow Flowers! Not only are these dried flowers a visually appealing addition to your hamster’s habitat, but they also provide a safe and
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Echinacea Pellets are a delicious enrichment of the diet of rodents and rabbits. Echinacea is not only tasty but also very healthy and immune-boosting. The pellets are approximately 4 mm in size and are made entirely from fresh Echinacea.
Read moreEnrich the Daily Diet of Your Rodents & Rabbits with Esparcette Pellets from Rodent Grocery! At Knaagdier Kruidenier we believe in providing the best possible nutrition for your furry friends. Our Esparcette Pellets for Rodents & Rabbits are a nutritious
Read moreDiscover the Aromatic Addition to the Diet of Your Rodents and Rabbits! Bring variety and flavor to the diet of your rodents and rabbits with our high-quality dried fenugreek! Fenugreek, an herb long valued for its aromatic properties, offers a delicious
Read moreNutritious Treat for Your Rodents: Rodent Grocer Flaxseed Pellets! At "Rodent Grocer" we understand the need of your rodents and rabbits for healthy and tasty treats. Our Rodent Grocer Flaxseed Pellets are the epitome of quality, freshness and care, and w
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Spoil your fluffy friends with an irresistible treat packed with flavor and health. Our Flower & Herb Mix has been carefully formulated to pamper the taste buds of your chinchillas and degus, while they enjoy the benefits of high-quality ingredients.
Read moreFor all guinea pig lovers! The Foraging Menu for guinea pigs is the perfect enrichment mix for these friendly rodents. With this unique composition of delicious herbs, colorful flowers and tasty branches you ensure a super varied and surprising party meal
Read moreEnrich your rodents' diet with the delicious Dried Grasses & Flowers Mix. This carefully composed mix combines a range of nutritious ingredients to provide your beloved pets with a varied and tasty experience.
Read moreIntroducing our specially composed foraging menu, designed with love and care to provide your furry friend with a tasty and balanced meal! Introducing our specially composed foraging menu, designed with love and care to provide your furry friend with a ta
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Forage Menu Rabbit – The ultimate natural treat for your rabbit! The right diet plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of rabbits. With the Forage Menu Rabbit you offer your furry friend a delicious and healthy mix of carefully selected herbs,
Read moreThe compactly growing blood sorrel 'Little Red Pixie' is also very beautiful to look at because of the red vein. For the sorrel, a special diet applies. The smaller the rodent, the smaller the portion should be. Place the plant in the enclosure for short
Read moreLet your rodents and rabbits enjoy the fresh taste of our Fresh Bio Brunel Plant! With its delicious earthy aroma, this plant brings a touch of natural splendor to the home of your beloved pets. The name "Brunel" conjures up images of lush meadows and sun
Read moreDelicious BIO cat grass for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, turtles, reptiles, cats, ornamental birds. The cat grass is a tasty and healthy addition to the daily menu of your rodent!
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Rodent Grocer | Natural Herbs for Rodents & Rabbits!
The Rodent Grocer specializes in herbivores (plant eating) rodents. These animals benefit greatly from herbs. Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas and Degus need herbs in their diet to stay healthy.
Where are our rodent herbs picked?
The picking location of the herbs is very important. Herbs may not be picked in a polluted place. So not next to the road, or around industrial areas. Our herbs are all picked in nature reserves.
Only the most beautiful plant is included
Only the most beautiful plant may be picked. Plants with spots, bugs or insects are not picked. A plant must be healthy and clean to be considered for the rodents.
View all herbs from the Rodent Grocer here
How are our rodent herbs harvested?
The weather conditions play a major role when picking herbs. The weather should be dry and preferably sunny and windless. These are the best conditions for picking herbs. It depends on the plant at what time of day they may be picked. Our grocer is aware of this and knows exactly which time to choose for which plant. In the summer, the plants should be picked in the morning (because of the heat), before they wither in the sun and the volatile substances evaporate. So early in the morning but after the dew has evaporated.
Picking herbs after a rainy day is also not allowed. The herbs are then very difficult to dry and can mold and rot more quickly.
In order to retain as many active ingredients as possible, it is important to keep an eye on the harvest times. Our grocer also keeps a close eye on this.
Branches : Our branches are usually cut in the winter, when there are no more leaves and the nutrients are well preserved within the branch.
Bark : Best harvested in early spring. Just before the flowering period, the sap flows abundantly through the twigs and branches.
Leaves : These are best picked after the buds appear at the beginning of the flowering period. This is the time when leaves contain a lot of juices. Picking too early makes the leaves too wet and picking too late makes them poor in active substances.
Flowers : These are best picked at the beginning of the flowering period. Just before they open, but before they fully open. The timing has to be perfect! Our roses are also harvested as buds.
Fruits : Our fruits are harvested just before ripeness. This is the perfect moment.
Harvesting in a respectful way
We believe it is important that our herbs are harvested in a way that respects nature. This means that nature is not trampled, the animals that live within this nature are not affected and the harvest sites are not thinned out. Harvest sites must be able to rest. We also take protected plant species into account, these may not be affected.
We support the butterfly and bee population through the way we sow and harvest.
How are our rodent herbs dried?
A dried herb can be used all year round. Once all the moisture has evaporated, there is no chance of mold or rot. This is also the reason why we advise not to pack the herbs in plastic. In high humidity, moisture can get into the plastic and cause mold and rot. Bacteria have free rein when the environment is humid. A well-dried herb normally contains no more than 10% moisture.
Before our herbs are dried, they are cleaned. That is, freed from soil, ground, moss and excess plant parts. This happens immediately after harvesting the plant. Then the drying process can begin.
The flowers need to be dried in the dark, while roots dry better in the open air. Each part of the plant has its own preference for a drying process. We take this into account so that we can guarantee the best quality.
Storing herbs
Herbs should be stored in a dark, cool and well-ventilated place. Most medicinal plants can be stored for no longer than 2 years after harvest. Roots and bark can be stored longer than flowers and leaves.