🌿 100% Dried Willow Leaves
Gut-Friendly Forage for Small Animals
Gently dried to preserve their natural crunch and therapeutic benefits, these 100% natural willow leaves are a brilliant addition to your animal’s forage rotation.
Willow is known for its gut-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and urinary-supporting properties – and with its earthy flavour and fibrous texture, it’s a favourite among chewers and nibblers alike.
🐾 Why They’ll Love It:
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High in fibre – supports digestion and gut health
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Rich in natural tannins and antioxidants
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Mildly diuretic – supports urinary tract and fluid balance
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May offer gentle pain relief, especially during moulting or recovery
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Enrichment-friendly – perfect for scatter feeding or forage toys
💚 Suitable For:
Guinea pigs, rabbits, degus, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters, tortoises, parrots, chipmunks & more.
📦 What's Included:
100% willow leaves, air-dried and hand-processed.
No sprays, preservatives, or additives – just pure plant goodness.
🥄 Feeding Guide – by Species:
🐹 Guinea Pigs:
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Offer 1 small handful (approx. 5g), 2–3 times a week.
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Ideal during moulting, post-antibiotics, or after stressful events.
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Great mixed with grass hays or added to forage trays for variety.
🐰 Rabbits:
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Feed 1–2 small handfuls, 2–4 times a week depending on size and diet.
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Works well as a topper for hay to encourage natural foraging behaviour.
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Particularly useful for urinary support in older or indoor rabbits.
🐭 Rats & Mice:
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Scatter a small pinch (approx. 1–2g) into bedding or toys.
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Use as a rotational treat for mental stimulation and fibre support.
🐿️ Degus & Chinchillas:
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Offer a small handful 1–2 times a week.
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Can help support teeth and digestion when rotated with tougher chews.
🐢 Tortoises:
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Serve a small mixed handful with leafy greens.
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Particularly beneficial for Mediterranean species needing varied fibre sources.
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Always ensure good hydration when feeding dried forage.
🦜 Parrots & Parakeets:
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Hang a bunch or scatter a few leaves into enrichment boxes.
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Encourages shredding, chewing, and curiosity-based foraging.
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Offer 1–2 pinches weekly.
🐿️ Chipmunks & Exotics:
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Use as enrichment bedding scatter or in puzzle feeders.
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Offer 1 pinch weekly, or rotate with other safe leaves.
🌱 Tara’s Tip: Combine with willow stems or hazel bark for a full-texture, multi-sensory enrichment session. Great for bonding time, boredom-busting, and boosting overall wellbeing.
Handcrafted by Guinea Gourmet Treats – where every leaf counts.
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