Soft‑Dried Wych Elm Leaf & Twig

Soft‑Dried Wych Elm Leaf & Twig
£1.65

ental Chew + Tummy‑Soothe Forage

Tender wych elm (Ulmus glabra) leaves with pencil‑thin twigs, air‑dried until pliable. Rich in natural mucilage and gentle tannins, this single‑herb forage partners tooth‑friendly crunch with a gut‑soothing lift.

🌿 What’s Inside & Why It Helps

  • 100 % dried wych elm leaves & twigs – nothing added.

    • Natural mucilage coats and calms the digestive tract, easing minor upsets WebMD

    • High‑fibre wood gives constant gnawing resistance to keep incisors trim Bunny Meadow

    • Tannin & flavonoid antioxidants tone gums and help neutralise free radicals for skin and coat health PMC

Soft‑drying keeps leaves supple and bark flavoursome without going brittle.

🥄 Feeding Guide (per animal)

Offer fresh sticks and leaves as free‑choice enrichment; replace when well‑chewed or soiled.

  • Rabbits – 2 level tablespoons leaves plus 2 twigs (10 cm) daily.

  • Guinea pigs – 1 heaped tablespoon leaves plus 1 twig (8 cm) daily.

  • Chinchillas – 1 teaspoon leaves & a thin twig every other day.

  • Degus – 1 teaspoon leaves & a twig three times a week.

  • Gerbils – ½ teaspoon leaves & a 5 cm twig twice a week.

  • Rats – ½ teaspoon leaves & a twig twice a week.

  • Mice – ¼ teaspoon leaves & a mini twig once a week.

  • Hamsters – pinch of leaves & a finger‑length twig once a week.

  • Green iguanas – 1 loose tablespoon leaves (no twigs) twice a week in salad.

  • Parakeets – ½ teaspoon leaves crumbled over seed plus a thin twig weekly.

  • Chickens – 1–2 teaspoons leaves per hen & a few twigs twice a week.

  • Tortoises (leaf‑eaters) – small handful leaves (no twigs) once a week.

  • Hedgehogs & chipmunks – tiny pinch leaves & a match‑stick twig once a week for enrichment.

Always supply fresh water and clear away uneaten forage after 12 hours.

⚠️ Harvest Note

We cut from healthy, pesticide‑free trees and trim splinters. If foraging yourself, avoid roadside wood and confirm elm ID.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

  • Combines dental chew power with mild digestive comfort

  • Zero fillers, sugars, or flavourings—pure plant goodness

  • Encourages natural foraging and relieves boredom

  • Handmade in small, ethical batches—each purchase supports Guinea Garden Sanctuary

Add woody crunch and tummy‑soothing goodness to their day – pick up Soft‑Dried Wych Elm Leaf & Twig at 👉 www.guineagourmettreats.co.uk

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