{"title":"Pet Forage","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGrow Fresh Forage at Home\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Pet Forage Seed Blends make it easy to grow fresh, natural forage for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and other small pets. Featuring a variety of grasses, grains, herbs, and edible forage plants, these blends are perfect for containers, pet yards, indoor growing, and dedicated forage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gerbil-seed-grazing-mix","title":"Gerbil Grazing Seed Mix Safe, natural blend of grasses and herbs for gerbils to nibble, dig, and forage like they would in the wild.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e1000+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Living Blend to Grow For Your Gerbil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWild gerbils don't just eat seeds, they dig through living vegetation, nibbling roots, stems, and leaves as they go. This blend is built to recreate that, a mix of grasses, legumes, and herbs meant to be grown out into an actual living planter your gerbil can graze from directly, in the cage or set out for supervised foraging time. Instead of a static bowl of dry seed, it gives them a small patch of real, growing greenery to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Gerbil Grazing Garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gerbil owner wanting to offer fresh, living greens instead of only dry seed mix.\u003cbr\u003eThe small-pet keeper interested in an in-cage or supervised out-of-cage grazing planter.\u003cbr\u003eThe green-thumbed pet parent who enjoys growing food for their animals from seed.\u003cbr\u003eThe owner wanting a rotating, low-cost source of fresh grass and greens between plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Living Blend Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mix combines fast-growing grasses, sproutable legumes, and small amounts of edible herbs selected to be grown out as fresh greenery rather than eaten only as dry seed. Grown in a shallow tray or pot, the blend produces tender grass and leaf growth gerbils can nibble directly from the living plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrass base:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBarley\u003c\/em\u003e ('Golden Promise') and \u003cem\u003eTimothy Grass\u003c\/em\u003e ('Climax'), fast-growing, high-fiber grasses that form the bulk of the living planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegume green:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlfalfa\u003c\/em\u003e ('Common'), nutrient-dense and quick to grow into tender, leafy shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor seed component:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSafflower\u003c\/em\u003e ('White Sun'), included in small amounts; the seed heads can be left to mature for gerbils to crack open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor protein green:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmaranth\u003c\/em\u003e (Love Lies Bleeding Red), grown sparingly for its edible young leaves and seed heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor aromatic herbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBasil\u003c\/em\u003e ('Vino Verde\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem\u003eParsley\u003c\/em\u003e (Triple Curled), included in small amounts for scent and flavor variety, not as a primary green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Using Gerbil Grazing Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seed thickly across the surface of moist potting soil in a shallow, wide tray or pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grasses and alfalfa sprout in 3 to 7 days with consistent moisture and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright windowsill or grow light supports steady, even growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist; mist or water gently to avoid disturbing shallow roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrazing access:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once growth reaches 2 to 3 inches, offer the tray in-cage or for supervised out-of-cage time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a second tray a week behind the first so a fresh planting is always ready to swap in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grasses will regrow after light nibbling; replant the tray once growth is exhausted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb moderation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let basil and parsley make up only a small portion of any planting, not the bulk of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew food caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduce any new green gradually and watch for tolerance, as with any dietary change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a mix built to be grown, not just scattered, giving gerbils an actual living patch of grass and greens to dig through and graze the way they would in the wild. Barley and timothy form a fast, fibrous base, alfalfa adds tender leafy growth, and small amounts of safflower, amaranth, basil, and parsley round out the variety. Keep a tray growing in rotation, and your gerbil gets fresh greenery on a regular schedule instead of a one-time treat. Grow the garden that turns grazing time into the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51993041142078,"sku":"11603","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/ColorfulCollageBreakfastMenuInstagramPost-43.png?v=1789351223"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/collections\/Untitled_design-1391.png?v=1789250452","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/collections\/pet-forage.oembed","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}