{"product_id":"gerbil-food","title":"Complete Gerbil Food - Made to Order","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBalanced nutrition for busy little burrowers.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a varied, muesli-style food mix formulated specifically for gerbils, handmade in small, weighted batches to provide consistent nutrition without taking all the joy out of dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerbils naturally eat a varied diet containing grains, grass seeds, plants, vegetables and occasional animal protein. This mix brings those different food groups together while keeping the overall fat level carefully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause gerbils deserve more than a bowl full of beige pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis gerbil food is made to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our more specialist food mixes, so rather than keeping large quantities sitting on the shelf, it is freshly hand-mixed after you place your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow up to 5 working days for your order to be dispatched. It will often be ready sooner, but during busy periods we may prepare several made-to-order foods together on a dedicated production day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you order other products at the same time, your complete order will be held and dispatched together once the food is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is this food good for gerbils?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerbils need a varied diet that provides energy and protein without relying too heavily on rich, fatty ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix contains a broad base of grains, including millet, oats, barley, buckwheat, amaranth, rye and spelt. No single staple dominates the food, giving your gerbil plenty of variety while maintaining a balanced overall formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrass seeds, including red fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and Pagima green seed, reflect the kinds of small seeds and plant materials gerbils are naturally adapted to forage for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetables and leaves such as broccoli, courgette, pumpkin, carrot, dandelion and plantain add different textures and sources of fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerbils are omnivores, so this mix also contains chicken, shrimp and a small amount of mealworm. These provide animal protein while the formulation as a whole remains relatively low in fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood to stimulate your gerbil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerbils are enthusiastic foragers, diggers and food collectors, and their food should give them opportunities to express those natural behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varied sizes, shapes, smells and textures within this mix encourage your gerbil to search, investigate and choose different foods as they forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter feeding is recommended. It allows your gerbil to spend time finding and collecting their food rather than finishing dinner from a bowl in a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the food mix safe for gerbils?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every ingredient has been carefully researched and selected with gerbil nutrition and natural feeding behaviour in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll food is pre-frozen and packed into sealed pouches as a precaution against pests. If you accidentally leave the pouch open or store it near non-frozen grains, simply reseal and freeze for 48 hours before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuaranteed Analysis (per 100g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrude Protein: 17.4%\u003cbr\u003eCrude Fat: 4.7%\u003cbr\u003eCrude Fibre: 11.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed approximately 1 teaspoon or 2–5g per gerbil each day. Adjust the amount according to your gerbil’s size, activity level and body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter feeding is recommended to encourage natural foraging behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall food stores are normal. Check them regularly and only remove food that has become damp, soiled or spoiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one gerbil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150g = approx. 4–10 weeks\u003cbr\u003e300g = approx. 8–21 weeks\u003cbr\u003e500g = approx. 14–35 weeks\u003cbr\u003e1kg = approx. 28–71 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood will be used twice as quickly when feeding two gerbils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease don’t over-buy. Shelf life is 9 months, but fresh is always best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the gerbil food?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea flakes, Amaranth, Whole millet, Whole oats, Barley groats, Red dari, Buckwheat groats, Dried broccoli, Dried courgette, Dandelion leaf, Spelt, Rye, Chicken, Dried pumpkin, Wheat, Red fescue, Pagima green seed, Farro, Flaked quinoa, Dried carrot, Plantain leaf, Marigold, Gammarus shrimp, Kentucky bluegrass, Chicory root, Mealworms, Hemp seed, Canary seed, Milk thistle, Flax seed, Safflower seed, Rose petals, Basil, Parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamster Helper","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":54250959733063,"sku":null,"price":6.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g","offer_id":54250959765831,"sku":null,"price":12.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":54250959798599,"sku":null,"price":19.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":54250966188359,"sku":null,"price":36.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4180\/1031\/files\/MadetoOrderFoodProductImage_1.jpg?v=1785430284","url":"https:\/\/hamsterhelper.co.uk\/products\/gerbil-food","provider":"Hamster Helper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}