Rodent Herbal Mixes for Rodents & Rabbits!

You can easily and quickly order Rodent Herbs and Rabbit Herbs at DRD Rodent Shop ^®

For fresh and artisanally dried herbs of the highest quality, DRD Knaagdierwinkel ^® is the right place to go! In our herb webshop we have a wide range of herbs, leaves, flowers, harvest, fresh plants, but also herb pellets for all rodents and rabbits.

Herbs are a nice addition to the daily menu of your rodent or rabbit. How many herbs you give depends largely on the type of animal. For example, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas and degus will eat herbs very much and a lot, while hamsters and gerbils nibble on them much more sparingly.

Herbivorous (plant eating) rodents in particular benefit greatly from herbs. Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas and Degus need herbs in their diet to stay healthy.

Herbal Mixes and Blends for Rodents and Rabbits

Looking for a delicious and varied addition to your rodent's diet? In our Herbal Mixes and Mixtures for Rodents and Rabbits category you will find a wide range of carefully composed herbal mixes. From fragrant flowers and leafy vegetables to nutritious herbs and stems - here you will discover the perfect natural enrichment for the diet of your rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla or other rodent!

What makes our spice mixes so special?

We offer a wide selection of herb mixes from high-quality brands such as De Knaagdier Kruidenier, JR Farm, Mixerama, MR Crumble and more. These mixes contain carefully selected herbs and plants that match the natural eating habits of rodents and rabbits. They are free from artificial additives and form a tasty and fragrant addition to their daily diet.

Enrichment and Taste Experience

Herbal mixes are not only tasty, they also provide natural variety and enrichment . Sprinkle some herbs through the hay, mix them with the food or use them as foraging material to stimulate the natural searching behavior of your rodent. This keeps your animal active and prevents boredom!

Which animals are herbal mixes suitable for?

✔ Rabbits & guinea pigs – Herbivores that benefit from a fiber-rich supplement.
✔ Chinchillas & Degus – Selective eaters who appreciate herbs in their diet.
✔ Hamsters, gerbils & rats – Depending on the mix, omnivorous rodents can also enjoy certain herbal mixtures.

A wide selection of herbal blends

In this category you will find herbal mixes in all kinds of compositions, such as:

• Flower mixes – For example with rose petals, marigold and hibiscus.
• Leafy green mixes – Think dandelion leaf, plantain and nettle leaf.
• Mixed Herb Mixes – A combination of different herbs, seeds and leaves for extra variety.

Whether you want to spoil your rodent with a fragrant herbal blend or supplement its diet in a natural way, you will find the perfect mix here!

Picking place of the herbs

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 will be 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

Harvesting herbs

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.

Drying of herbs

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.

ALWAYS USE FRESH RODENT HERBS!

As a specialist in the field of rodent food, you as a customer benefit maximally from our knowledge and experience. We pay attention to the details so that you do not have to worry about it. This is also reflected in our purchasing & storage policy, for example. We focus on fresh and fresh instead of a lot and cheap. In addition, all our herbs are stored in the right way, namely dark and dry without sunlight, which can affect the nutritional value.