Thick willow branches
All our willow branches are always freshly cut, max. 5 days old. They come from our own orchard with pollard willows, quality and taste guaranteed!
Thick willow branches:
- Thick willow branch short: these are branches between 10-20 cm long, you get 2-3 branches. Thickness may vary.
- Thick willow branch long: these branches are between 30 - 40 cm long, thickness may vary. Depending on the thickness you get 1-2 branches.
- Batch of willow branches 12 kg: A mix of different willow branches, thin and thick branches with and without leaves. This mix is always different.
Why give willow branches? Willow branches are not only a delicacy for your sweetheart, they are also very healthy! They ensure good wear and tear of the teeth. Could possibly have an a pain relieving effect (if you give them several days in a row).
In addition, willow branches are also a good distraction and enrichment for your darling.
Willow branches can be eaten by rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas*, hamsters, gerbils, degus, mice, rats, horses,...
- As soon as your order has arrived or is available at the collection point, we would like to ask you to remove the branches from their packaging as soon as possible.
- Winter months: In a cool, dry place, you can keep the branches for up to about a month. After a month, the branches are still good but your darling may not eat them as quickly.
- Summer months: We recommend keeping the branches in a cool, dry place. In the summer months, the branches with leaves stay good for 2 weeks (this depends on the environmental factors in which they are stored). Keep in mind that the leaves can dry out faster, although the dried leaves can certainly still be given. The branches themselves will stay good for about a month, after a month it is possible that your darling won't eat so fast anymore. Are there any fluff on the branches? This can't hurt, it's the seed/flowering of the trees. Shake well and the fluff will be gone.
- We like to keep it pure nature and work without pesticides. So it may happen that a small insect does come along with your willow branches.
Notice that your darling suddenly starts eating a lot of branches? If so, we recommend visiting a knowledgeable vet. Willow branches have long been known for their analgesic properties. From our own experience, we notice that animals that suddenly eat an abnormal amount of branches look for this possible analgesic effect. With several animals, we found out that they had a medical problem somewhere. This is written purely from personal experience, as a tip to the owner. It is not scientifically supported.
* With chinchillas, opinions differ about whether or not to give fresh willow branches. Many owners let their branches dry. With fresh branches they could get stomach problems.