🎃 Witch’s Grove – Halloween Forage Mix

Small 25G, Large 70G 

Step into the shadows of the Witch’s Grove, where autumn leaves whisper spells of renewal and protection.
Hand-foraged and naturally air-dried, this limited-edition mix combines the magic of hawthorn, ash leaves, sow thistle, and apple leaves — a forest-born blend crafted to bring health, mystery, and enchantment to every nibble. 🌕🍂

🌿 Ingredients & Their Bewitching Benefits

🩸 Hawthorn (25%) – The Heart of the Forest
Said to guard the boundary between worlds, hawthorn is the healer of vitality.

• Folklore magic: Wards off negative spirits and invites strength and love.

• Natural benefit: Rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, supporting circulation and stamina.

• Halloween twist: Once used in ancient charms to “banish the weakness of winter.”

🌫️ Ash Leaves (25%) – The Protector’s Veil
The ash tree was believed to connect heaven and earth, its leaves carried as talismans for resilience.

• Folklore magic: Brings protection and renewal under the waning moon.

• Natural benefit: A powerhouse of antioxidants, aiding immunity and recovery.

• Halloween twist: In Norse tales, witches stirred their brews with ash branches for power everlasting.

🦋 Sow Thistle (25%) – The Wild Healer
A humble weed with ancient roots in lunar magic, said to grant strength to weary souls.

• Folklore magic: Used in moon rituals to cleanse the body and spirit.

• Natural benefit: Supports digestion, hydration, and gentle detoxification.

• Halloween twist: The plant that “sings to the moon,” aiding vitality when daylight fades.

🍎 Apple Leaves (25%) – The Orchard’s Secret
The apple, long tied to prophecy and the veil between worlds, brings sweetness to the cauldron.

• Folklore magic: Symbol of knowledge and rebirth — a charm for renewal.

• Natural benefit: Tannins and minerals help balance gut flora and soothe inflammation.

• Halloween twist: Said to keep restless spirits — and tummy troubles — at bay.

💀 Why This Mix

Witch’s Grove captures the untamed spirit of Halloween — earthy, mysterious, and steeped in woodland energy. Perfect for autumn enrichment, recovery, or simply celebrating spooky season in style.

✨ Supports:

• Digestion & Appetite

• Antioxidant & Immunity

• Relaxation & Enrichment

🕯️ Feeding Instructions (Science-Backed Guide)

🐰 Rabbits & 🐹 Guinea Pigs

• Amount: 1–2 tablespoons per kg body weight, 3–5 times weekly.

• How to serve: Mix through hay or scatter for foraging.

• Why: Promotes gut health, hydration, and gentle detox support.

🐭 Hamsters & Gerbils

• Amount: ¼–½ teaspoon weekly or hidden in enrichment toys.

• Why: Encourages natural foraging instincts and nutrient diversity.

🐀 Rats

• Amount: ½ teaspoon 2–3 times weekly.

• Why: Provides antioxidant and immune support alongside daily feed.

🐿️ Chinchillas & Degus

• Amount: 1 teaspoon 2–3 times weekly.

• Why: Low sugar, high fibre — perfect for delicate digestion.

🐢 Tortoises & 🦎 Herbivorous Reptiles

• Amount: Small pinch daily or mixed into fresh greens.

• Why: Adds trace minerals and texture for natural grazing species.

🐦 Birds

• Amount: Pinch once weekly mixed into daily greens or seed.

• Why: Enriches the diet and supports respiratory and immune health.

🐌 Giant African Snails

• Amount: Small pinch 1–2 times weekly alongside fresh veg and calcium.

• Why: Encourages hydration and provides trace minerals and antioxidants.

🔬 Science Notes

• Hawthorn & Ash: High in flavonoids (vitexin and quercetin) for heart and immune strength.

• Sow Thistle: Contains sesquiterpene lactones supporting liver health and digestion.

• Apple Leaves: Rich in tannins and micronutrients that balance gut flora and reduce inflammation.

🍁 Use

Scatter across housing, blend with hay or bedding, or use as a decorative autumn topper.
Bring a little Halloween enchantment to your pets’ world with every leaf and whisper of the Witch’s Grove.

🐹 Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, chinchillas, degus, tortoises, birds, reptiles, and Giant African Snails.