Merlin&Cie dried raspberry leaves are a natural plant-based treat for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus. Their light, leafy and naturally fibre-rich texture helps vary the plants offered day to day, as a complement to hay and a balanced diet.
Picked, low-temperature dried and packed in France, they offer a simple, clear and fuss-free treat to give by hand, mix into hay or hide in a foraging mat to encourage natural food-searching behaviour.
Merlin&Cie dried raspberry leaves are a natural plant-based treat for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus. Their fine, leafy texture adds welcome variety to the daily ration, without making the diet heavier or replacing hay, which must remain the main food for small herbivores.
Picked, low-temperature dried and packed in France, these leaves are carefully prepared to preserve their natural appearance, subtle plant scent and light texture. They can be offered whole, gently crumbled into hay or used in a foraging activity to keep your companion occupied in a gentle, natural way.
Raspberry leaves are appreciated for their soft plant flavour and easy-to-handle texture. They are an interesting option for adding variety to a rotation of dried plants, especially for animals that enjoy sorting, sniffing and choosing the leaves that attract them.
Dried raspberry leaves should be offered as a plant-based treat or complementary food. They do not replace hay and should be introduced gradually, especially if your animal is not used to eating dried plants.
Small herbivores need to chew, search, smell and select their food. A few raspberry leaves tucked into hay create a small natural activity, more stimulating than a treat placed directly in a bowl.
Their soft, light texture works well for foraging games: they can be hidden in a suitable foraging mat, scattered through a handful of hay or offered by hand to create a calm moment of interaction with your animal.
Dried raspberry leaves can be offered in several ways:
As with any new plant, start with a small amount, then observe your companion’s digestive tolerance before gradually increasing the quantity.
Offer as a complement to hay and a balanced diet. Hay must remain available at all times.
100% dried raspberry leaves.
Crude fibre: 12.6% — Crude protein: 13.9% — Crude fat: 3.0% — Crude ash: 6.6%* — Moisture: 10%**
* Crude ash corresponds to the minerals naturally present in the plant.
** Estimated moisture level for a brittle dried plant.
Available in 15, 50 and 100 g bags.
Keep the bag tightly closed in a dry, cool place, away from light. Avoid moisture to preserve the texture, quality and plant scent of the leaves after opening.
For an adult rabbit, the recommended amount is 1 to 3 dried raspberry leaves per day, depending on its size, usual diet and digestive tolerance. When offering them for the first time, it is best to start with a small amount.
Dried raspberry leaves can be given by hand, mixed into hay or hidden in a foraging mat. They help encourage natural food-searching behaviour and provide a simple, natural activity for rabbits and small herbivores.
No, dried raspberry leaves do not replace hay. They should remain a plant-based treat or complementary food. Hay remains essential for fibre intake, natural tooth wear and the nutritional balance of rabbits and small herbivores.
Yes, dried raspberry leaves can be suitable for guinea pigs in small quantities. For an adult guinea pig, 1 to 2 small leaves per day may be enough, always as a complement to hay and a suitable diet.
Yes, dried raspberry leaves can be offered to chinchillas and degus, but only occasionally. For these small herbivores, it is best to stick to one small leaf from time to time.
Dried raspberry leaves can be included regularly in a rotation of dried plants, in small quantities and according to the animal’s tolerance. Ideally, the plants offered should be varied, while hay remains the basis of the diet.
Merlin&Cie dried raspberry leaves are picked, low-temperature dried and packed in France. This artisanal preparation makes it possible to offer a simple, natural and fuss-free plant-based treat for rabbits and small herbivores.
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