Dried Herbs and Vegetable Roots for Rodents and Rabbits

You can easily and quickly order Dried Herbs & Vegetable Roots for Rodents and Rabbits at DRD Rodent Shop ®

In this category you will find a wide range of dried herb and vegetable roots , a delicious and natural addition to the diet of your rodent or rabbit. Roots such as carrot roots, dandelion root, parsnip root, nettle root and fennel root are rich in fibre and provide extra gnawing pleasure. These sturdy roots not only help to support natural gnawing behaviour, but also add variety and enrichment to the daily diet.

Why Dried Carrots?

✔ High in fiber – Supports healthy digestion.
✔ Long-lasting nibbling fun – Helps with the natural wear of teeth.
✔ Natural & pure – Without artificial additives.
✔ Aromatic & tasty – A delicious addition to hay and daily food.

For Which Animals?

These roots are especially suitable for herbivorous rodents and rabbits , such as:
Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas, Degus

Omnivorous rodents , such as hamsters, rats and mice, can also eat these roots, but they require a more varied diet with proteins.

What Dried Roots Are There?

• Carrots – A tasty and slightly sweet type of carrot, rich in natural nutrients.
• Dandelion Root – A sturdy root much prized by rabbits and rodents.
• Parsnip root – Has a mild flavor and is a good source of fiber.
• Nettle Root – An aromatic root with a spicy scent.
• Fennel root – Has a slightly aniseed-like scent and is enjoyed by many rodents.

How to Use Dried Carrots?

✔ As a gnawing snack – Give a piece of carrot as a healthy treat.
✔ Mix with hay – For extra variety and enrichment.
✔ Feed enrichment – Add to a forage mix or natural food.
✔ For foraging – Place carrot pieces scattered around the enclosure to encourage natural foraging behavior.

Combinations with Other Snacks

Dried carrots are perfect to combine with other natural snacks, such as:

• Dried leaves – For example, birch leaf or hazelnut leaf for extra variety.
• Dried flowers – Such as chamomile flowers or marigolds for a colorful and fragrant mix.
• Forage Hay – Mix carrots into hay to make feeding more challenging and interesting.

Extra gnawing fun & dental care

Because carrots are sturdy, they help stimulate natural gnawing behavior. This is important for rabbits and rodents because their teeth grow continuously . By regularly nibbling on carrots, the teeth wear down naturally and remain in good condition.

Sustainable & Natural Harvest

Our dried herb and vegetable roots are dried naturally and without artificial additives. This way you can be sure that your pet gets a pure and healthy snack, just like they would eat in nature!

Foraging & Enrichment

Dried carrots are ideal for stimulating the natural searching behaviour of rodents and rabbits. Hide small pieces in a snuffle mat, sprinkle them around the enclosure or put them in a foraging ball to let your animal search and gnaw.