Nature Gerbil Food 700 grams Natural Gerbil Food!

Versele-Laga Nature Gerbil Complete Gerbil Food 700 g

Versele-Laga Nature Gerbil is a varied and somewhat richer complete food for gerbils. The mix contains grains, vegetables, seeds, fruit, nuts, herbs, and 4% mealworms as an animal protein source. As a result, this food is not only a daily staple but also interesting for gerbils that enjoy searching, collecting, nibbling, and foraging.

At DRD, when it comes to gerbil food, we focus primarily on variety, animal protein, texture, and how well the diet aligns with the natural behavior of gerbils. Nature Gerbil is a mixed food with various scents, shapes, and textures. The presence of fruit, nuts, and mealworms makes this an attractive mix, where pre-weighed feeding is particularly convenient.

Pros of Versele-Laga Nature Gerbil

✔ Complete food for gerbils.
✔ With 4% mealworms as the animal protein source.
✔ Varied composition with grains, vegetables, seeds, fruit, nuts, and herbs.
✔ Rich mix with fruit, nuts, and mealworms: appealing, but dose carefully.
✔ Promotes foraging behavior as gerbils can search, collect, and sort.
✔ With FOS, MOS, marigold, grape seed, algae and yucca.

Why choose a varied gerbil mix?

Gerbils are active animals that enjoy digging, searching, collecting, and exploring their surroundings. A varied diet complements this well. Instead of eating only one type of pellet from a bowl, gerbils can recognize different pieces, pick them up, carry them away, and eat or store them in their own designated spot.

Nature Gerbil contains, among other things, corn, peas, red bell pepper, carrot, seeds, banana, raisins, nuts, herbs, and mealworms. This variety ensures differences in smell, taste, and texture. This is precisely what makes this food interesting for gerbils who enjoy being busy with their food.

Because it is a mixed diet, portion control is important. Some gerbils pick out the favorite pieces first. Therefore, it is better to give a measured daily portion and do not refill too quickly when only the tastiest parts are gone. This way, you keep better track of what is actually being eaten.

Rich mix with fruit, nuts and mealworms

Nature Gerbil is a varied and somewhat richer gerbil mix. The combination of grains, seeds, fruit, nuts, and mealworms makes the food attractive and varied, but also more nutritious than a simple basic food. That is not a bad thing, as long as you consciously weigh the daily portion.

The small amounts of banana and raisins provide extra aroma and flavor. For gerbils, this can fit perfectly within the overall mix, but it is best not to give too many extra sweet snacks, nuts, seeds, or other energy-rich extras. This way, the daily diet remains the foundation, and snacks remain truly a small treat.

The mealworms provide an animal component to the mix. This suits gerbils well, as animal proteins can play a suitable role in a varied gerbil diet.

For which animals is Nature Gerbil suitable?

• Gerbil: suitable as a complete daily diet for gerbils. Provide an appropriate daily portion and combine with deep bedding, tunnels, a sand bath, gnawing material, and sufficient foraging opportunities.

This food is intended for gerbils. Are you looking for food for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, or degus? Then it is better to choose a food that suits that animal species and their daily diet.

Feeding & use

The correct amount depends on size, age, activity, condition, and how much your gerbil collects or hides. As a practical guideline, you can assume approximately 10 to 15 grams per gerbil per day.

You can provide the food in a food bowl, but gerbils often enjoy searching for part of their food more. Scatter part of the daily portion through the bedding, place small portions near tunnels, or hide some in a foraging tray.

Because this mix is rich and appealing, weighing it out is especially helpful. This prevents you from unknowingly overfeeding or offering many extra energy-rich snacks alongside this food. Preferably, use a portion of the normal daily ration for foraging, rather than extra snacks on top of the food.

Check food stash spots regularly. Gerbils can take food to their tunnels or nest area. By checking occasionally what is left behind, you will have a better idea if the portion fits properly and if the food is being eaten neatly.

Foraging with Nature Gerbil

Nature Gerbil is highly suitable for stimulating foraging behavior. The different pieces each have their own scent, shape, and texture. This allows gerbils to actively search, sort, collect, and carry them away.

For example, scatter part of the daily portion throughout a dry foraging zone, hide some among bedding, or place small amounts near tunnels, cork, hay, or natural decorations. This way, you immediately turn feeding into an activity that suits gerbil behavior.

Preferably use a portion of the normal daily portion for this. This way, you offer enrichment without unknowingly giving many extra snacks.

Composition and analysis

Composition: cereals (maize 17%), vegetable by-products, vegetables (peas 12%, red bell pepper 2%, carrots 2%), seeds, fruits (banana 1%, raisins 1%), vegetable protein extracts, insects (mealworms 4%), nuts, minerals, yeast, herbs, oils and fats, marigold, FOS, MOS, grape seed, algae, yucca.

Analysis: protein 16.5%, fat content 7.0%, crude fiber 7.5%, crude ash 6.0%, calcium 0.8%, phosphorus 0.45%, vitamin A 10,950 IU, vitamin D3 1,450 IU, vitamin E 74 mg, iron 91 mg, iodine 2 mg, copper 10 mg, manganese 77 mg, zinc 72 mg, selenium 0.22 mg, selenium 0.28 mg.

This composition is suitable for a varied gerbil diet with plant-based components and 4% mealworms as the animal component. Due to the presence of fruit, nuts, and mealworms, this is a richer mix. Therefore, weigh out the daily portion and use extra snacks consciously.

Save

Store the food in a cool, dry, and dark place. Close the packaging tightly after use to preserve the aroma, taste, and texture as much as possible. Preferably use a sealable storage container once the bag has been opened.

Because gerbils eat small portions and can gather food, keeping it fresh is especially important. It is best not to buy unnecessary amounts at once when you have one or two gerbils, unless you can store the food properly in a cool, dry, and sealed container.

Good to know

Nature Gerbil is a varied and somewhat richer mix containing fruit, nuts, and mealworms, among other things. This makes the food appealing and varied, but also a food where you want to pay close attention to portion sizes, storage spots, and extra snacks.

With mixed food, gerbils may have preferences. Therefore, do not refill too quickly when only the favorite pieces are gone. Provide an appropriate portion and closely monitor your animals' total intake, condition, and activity.

In addition to this food, it is best not to give too many extra sweet snacks, nuts, seeds, or other energy-rich extras. Do you want to offer extra enrichment? Then first use a portion of the normal daily portion to hide or scatter in the enclosure.

Do you want to add more enrichment? Then combine the food with deep bedding, tunnels, a sand bath, gnawing material, hay as structural material, and foraging toys. This way, the enclosure is not only filled but also truly interesting for your gerbils.

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Frequently Asked Questions

With Versele-Laga Nature Gerbil 700 g, you provide gerbils with a varied and somewhat richer complete diet containing grains, vegetables, seeds, fruit, nuts, and 4% mealworms. A great choice for owners who not only want to feed their gerbils but also want to let them search, gather, and forage.