Soft-Dried Hornbeam Leaf

Soft-Dried Hornbeam Leaf
£1.45

Antioxidant & Gum-Toning Forage

Young European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves, hand-picked from pesticide-free coppice and slow-dried until softly pliable. Hornbeam foliage is naturally high in polyphenol antioxidants and gentle tannins, making it a smart “woodland green” for daily vitality and mouth health.

🌿 Why Hornbeam Helps

  • Powerful antioxidants – leaf polyphenols (flavonoids, hydrolysable tannins) mop up free radicals and calm low-grade inflammation. ScienceDirectResearchGate

  • Trace-mineral lift – contributes potassium, nitrogen and calcium for steady nerve, bone and coat health. USFS Research & DevelopmentNature

  • Tannins tone gums – gentle astringency supports oral hygiene while pets chew. Westley’s World

  • Crunchy fibre – adds abrasive texture that helps natural tooth wear and gut motility. thedomesticatedrabbit.com

No grains, sugars or fillers – just 100 % hornbeam leaves.

🥄 Feeding Guide

  • Rabbits & guinea pigs: 2 level tablespoons daily mixed through hay.

  • Chinchillas & degus: 1 heaped teaspoon every other day.

  • Gerbils, hamsters, rats & mice: ½ teaspoon once a week as enrichment.

  • Parakeets & garden birds: crumble a pinch over seed once weekly.

  • Chickens & wild ducks: safe to scatter 1 teaspoon per bird weekly as a healthy green topper.

  • Wild hedgehogs & insectivores: skip – little nutritional value for them.

Introduce gradually; always supply fresh water and remove uneaten leaves after 12 hours.

⚠️ Tannin Note

Hornbeam’s tannins are mild, yet sensitive pets may firm up droppings—start with half portions and adjust.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

  • Woodland antioxidant boost for bright eyes and glossy coats.

  • Gum-toning crunch that doubles as boredom relief.

  • Single-plant purity – perfect for rotation diets.

  • Small-batch, ethically harvested – every pouch supports Guinea Garden Sanctuary.

Add a touch of forest freshness to their bowl – order Soft-Dried Hornbeam Leaf at 👉 www.guineagourmettreats.co.uk

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