Merlin&Cie dried bramble leaves are a natural plant-based treat for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus. Their rustic foliage, naturally rich in fibre, helps vary the plants offered day to day while enriching foraging moments.
Offer as a complement to hay: by hand, mixed into the hay ration or hidden in a foraging mat. Parts with large thorns are removed during selection; small natural thorns may remain present.
Merlin&Cie dried bramble leaves are a simple and natural plant-based treat, designed for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus. Their leafy, slightly rustic texture adds variety to the daily diet, without replacing hay, which must remain the basis of a small herbivore’s diet.
The leaves are picked, dried and then packed in France, with particular attention paid to the quality of the selected foliage. This small-scale work makes it possible to offer an authentic, recognisable and carefully prepared dried plant.
As bramble leaves are naturally rich in plant fibre, they can be offered in small quantities to complement a hay ration, encourage your pet’s curiosity and enrich foraging moments. They can be given whole or lightly crumbled, depending on your companion’s habits.
Dried bramble leaves should be offered as a complementary feed. They do not replace hay or a balanced diet adapted to each animal’s species, age and digestive sensitivity.
Bramble is one of those simple, recognisable leafy plants that can be interesting to include in a rotation of dried plants. Its value does not lie in a “miracle” promise, but in its ability to offer a different texture, an authentic plant scent and a nibbling activity closer to the natural behaviour of small herbivores.
A few leaves tucked into hay can encourage your pet to search, sniff, move pieces around and select the parts that interest them. It is a gentle way to enrich their environment while offering a carefully selected little plant-based treat.
Dried bramble leaves can be offered in several ways:
Always introduce any new plant gradually, starting with a small amount, so you can observe your pet’s digestive tolerance.
To be offered alongside hay and a balanced diet. Does not replace hay. Introduce gradually.
Bramble leaves may have small natural thorns, which are harmless for small herbivores. Parts with large thorns are removed during selection.
For your comfort, we recommend handling bramble leaves with gloves to avoid pricking yourself when serving them or filling a foraging toy.
100% dried bramble leaves.
Plant fibre — NDF: 33.6% — ADF: 15.5% — Crude protein: 11.3% — Crude ash: 3.5%* — Condensed tannins: 0.2% — Moisture: 10%**
* Crude ash corresponds to the minerals naturally present in the plant.
** Estimated moisture level for a brittle dried plant.
Available in 15 g, 50 g or 100 g bags.
Store in a dry, cool place away from light. Reseal the bag carefully after opening to preserve the texture, plant scent and quality of the dried leaves.
Yes, dried bramble leaves can be offered to adult rabbits as a natural plant-based treat, alongside hay and a balanced diet. They should be given in small quantities and introduced gradually, especially if your rabbit is not used to eating dried plants.
For an adult rabbit, you can offer 1 to 3 dried leaves per day, depending on its size, usual diet and digestive tolerance. Hay should always remain available at all times and form the basis of its diet.
Bramble leaves may naturally have small thorns. Parts with large thorns are removed during selection. For your comfort, we recommend handling the product with gloves to avoid pricking yourself.
Dried bramble leaves can be given by hand, mixed into hay or hidden in a foraging mat. This encourages rabbits or small herbivores to search, sniff and sort, enriching their environment in a simple and natural way.
No, dried bramble leaves do not replace hay. They should remain a plant-based treat or an occasional supplement. Hay remains essential for fibre intake, natural tooth wear and the dietary balance of rabbits and small herbivores.
Yes, dried bramble leaves can also be suitable for guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus, provided they are offered in an appropriate quantity. For a guinea pig, one small leaf per day may be enough. For a chinchilla or degu, it is best to keep to ½ to 1 small leaf a few times a week.
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