Crunchy Festive Baubles | Christmas Edit

Ingredients: Extruded maizemeal (50.8%), dried beetroot (17.5%), alfalfa (12.7%), dried calendula blossoms (11.5%), vegetable starch.

Feeding guide: Complementary pet food. Offer in moderation, especially when feeding to chinchillas and degus.

Suitable for: All small animals.

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What can I put in a rabbit or guinea pig Christmas stocking?

A bag of Crunchy Festive Baubles makes a lovely little stocking filler for rabbits and guinea pigs. Beetroot and marigold bring a festive finishing touch to these individual crunchy treats, ready to offer a little at a time. Pair them with a chew toy or favourite forage for a Christmas selection with different things to explore.

Can I use these Christmas treats for hand-feeding or foraging?

Yes, offer a bauble by hand for a little shared treat time, or tuck one amongst your pet's usual hay or suitable forage. A familiar setting with something different to discover can invite a little sniffing and searching. Follow the feeding guide, keeping the remaining baubles for later rather than offering the whole festive collection at once.

Are calendula and marigold the same ingredient?

The marigold petals described on this pack are calendula blossoms, as listed in the ingredients. Calendula is also known as pot marigold and is used in small-animal herb and forage blends. Here, its golden petals dress the baubles alongside dried beetroot, bringing floral interest to the crunchy recipe.

Are marigolds and beetroot safe for rabbits and guinea pigs?

Yes, calendula blossoms and beetroot are commonly used to add variety to rabbit and guinea pig diets, offered in appropriate amounts. In traditional herbal care, calendula (pot marigold) is valued for its gentle, soothing qualities, while beetroot contains natural antioxidant pigments. Here, they're ingredients in a crunchy treat rather than a targeted health supplement. Their colour, aroma and texture bring sensory interest, giving your pet something different to investigate and enjoy in moderation alongside their usual feeding hay.

Can chinchillas and degus have Crunchy Festive Baubles?

The pack describes these treats as suitable for all small animals, with specific feeding advice to offer in moderation, especially to chinchillas and degus. The recipe contains maizemeal and dried beetroot, so treat the baubles as occasional extras rather than everyday food. The full ingredients are listed above to help you choose around your pet's usual diet.