Birch Leaves
🌳 Woodland Diuretic & Antioxidant Forage – Birch Leaves
Hand-picked young silver birch leaves (Betula pendula), dried gently until crisp yet fragrant. Their natural flavonoids, tannins, and vitamin C give pets a gentle urinary flush, gum-toning crunch, and an antioxidant lift for bright eyes and glossy coats.
🌱 Variations Available
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100% Birch Leaves – pure woodland wellness
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Forage Mix (70% birch / 30% grasses & hays) – softer fibre balance
Available in:
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Sample (15g)
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Small (40g)
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Large (100g)
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Forage Tray (XL, enrichment-ready)
🌿 What’s Inside & Why It Helps
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100% dried birch leaves – nothing else
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Urinary health – gentle diuretic action helps flush bladder sludge & toxins
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Antioxidant boost – vitamin C & flavonoids support immunity, eyes & coat shine
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Anti-inflammatory – naturally soothes joints & irritated tissues
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Gum support – tannins tone tissue & support oral hygiene during chewing
🥄 Feeding Guide
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Rabbits – 2 level tablespoons daily, mixed into hay
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Guinea pigs – 1 heaped tablespoon daily, scattered over hay
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Chinchillas – 1 teaspoon every other day (tannins are strong, use moderately)
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Degus – 1 teaspoon three times a week
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Gerbils – ½ teaspoon twice a week, hidden in bedding
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Hamsters – pinch (~¼ teaspoon) once a week in a forage toy
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Rats – ½ teaspoon twice a week, crumbled into veg
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Mice – ¼ teaspoon once a week
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Parakeets / small birds – ½ teaspoon once a week, crumbled over seed
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Chickens – 1–2 teaspoons per hen, 2–3 times weekly, scattered in run
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Tortoises (leaf-eaters) – small handful once a week, alongside weeds
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Green iguanas – 1 tablespoon twice a week in salad greens
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Hedgehogs & chipmunks – tiny pinch (~¼ teaspoon) once a week for enrichment
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Giant African Snails – a few crushed leaves once a week, mixed into veg (remove uneaten after 12h)
Always provide fresh water and remove uneaten leaves after 12 hours.
⚠️ Introduce Gradually
Birch has a natural diuretic effect and can increase urination. Start with half portions and build up slowly, monitoring hydration and droppings.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
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Pure, single-plant simplicity – great for rotation or elimination diets
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Dual benefit: urinary support + antioxidant boost
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No sugars, grains, or fillers – just woodland leaves
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Encourages natural foraging & chewing
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Handmade in small, ethical batches – every purchase supports Guinea Garden Sanctuary
💚 Bring a woodland wellness boost to their bowl – order Dried Birch Leaf now at 👉 www.guineagourmettreats.co.uk