๐ฟ 100% Linden Branches with Leaves
500g Box of Natural Chew & Forage Enrichment
Bring the tree to the nibblers with this beautiful, box-filling bundle of Linden (Lime) branches and leaves – 100% natural, hand-harvested, and dried just right for enrichment-packed fun.
This 500g box is full of leafy twigs and woody chews, offering both high-fibre foliage and natural barky texture to satisfy chewing instincts, promote dental health, and keep boredom at bay.
Linden (also known as lime tree – Tilia species) is rich in soothing properties, traditionally used for mild anti-inflammatory and calming effects, making it ideal during moulting, post-stress periods, or simply as a slow-paced chew.
๐พ Why It’s a Winner:
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Combines chewable branches + forage-friendly leaves
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Supports teeth, digestion, and mental enrichment
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Safe, clean, and zero additives
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Perfect for stuffing, hanging, scattering or building with
๐ Suitable For:
Guinea pigs, rabbits, degus, chinchillas, tortoises, rats, mice, hamsters, parrots, chipmunks, and more.
๐ฆ What You Get:
Approx. 500g of 100% natural linden branches with leaves, air-dried to preserve aroma, crunch and structure.
Each box includes a mix of leafy sprigs, twiggy sticks, and some chunkier chews, making it ideal for a variety of species and chewing styles.
๐ฅ Feeding Guide – by Species:
๐น Guinea Pigs:
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Offer 2–3 leafy sprigs or twigs 2–3 times a week.
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Scatter, hang, or stuff into hay piles to increase natural foraging behaviour.
๐ฐ Rabbits:
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Feed 3–5 sprigs or a small branch, 2–4 times weekly.
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Ideal for reducing boredom in indoor rabbits or when hay intake is lower.
๐ญ Rats & Mice:
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Snap small twigs and offer as chews or cage enrichment.
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Use 1–2 pieces weekly – great for nests or gnawing.
๐ฟ๏ธ Degus & Chinchillas:
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Feed 2–3 small branches, once or twice a week.
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Particularly beneficial for teeth maintenance and slow chewing.
๐ข Tortoises (esp. Mediterranean species):
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Offer a few leaves or leafy twigs, once or twice weekly.
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Works best when combined with leafy forage or fresh greens.
๐ฆ Parrots & Parakeets:
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Ideal for shredding, stripping, and hanging in cages or aviaries.
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Offer 1–2 leafy branches per week for enrichment and jaw exercise.
๐ฟ๏ธ Chipmunks & Exotics:
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Use full twigs for climbing, chewing, or hiding food in foliage.
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Rotate weekly as part of enrichment setups.
๐ฟ Tara’s Tip:
Linden is brilliant when stuffed into willow balls, tunnels, or enrichment baskets – it slows down nibbling and adds a natural, woodland scent they can’t resist.
Hand-selected and naturally dried by Guinea Gourmet Treats – where every box is a little forest in disguise.
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