Quick answer
The Herbal Sampler bundle gives you smaller bags of all five herbal blends so you can test which ones your rabbit or guinea pig enjoys most. It's a low-risk way to add variety without committing to a full-size bag.
Why variety matters for small pets
Rabbits and guinea pigs are natural foragers that rely on a varied diet to get trace minerals and other nutrients. In the wild they nibble different grasses, flowers, herbs, and bark depending on what's seasonally available. A single hay or pellet can't replicate that diversity. Herbal blends fill the gap by offering different textures, flavors, and nutritional profiles.
What the sampler includes
The Herbal Sampler (product ID 753948) bundles 2.5-ounce bags of all five Small Pet Select herbal blends: Vita-Licious, Zen Tranquility, Young at Heart, Heavenly Green Crunch, and Flower Power Berry Boost. Buying them separately would cost $47.75; the sampler is $28.65. That's a 40% saving for the same total weight. Each blend targets a different need—some focus on calming herbs, others on digestive support or immune health.
Trade-off: smaller bags vs. bulk value
Because the sampler uses smaller bags, you pay less per ounce than buying one full-size blend. However, if you already know your pet loves a specific blend, the full-size bag (usually 8–10 oz) will be cheaper per ounce. The sampler is best for exploration, not for long-term supply.
How to choose and use herbal blends
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Start with the sampler: If you've never tried herbal blends, buy the Herbal Sampler first. It gives you all five blends to see which one your pet prefers without wasting money on a full-size bag they might ignore.
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Use as a foraging activity: Sprinkle a small pinch of any blend around their enclosure or hide it in hay tunnels. This mimics natural foraging and provides mental stimulation. Blue Cornflower Foraging Herbs (product ID 753735) are especially good for this because they add high-fiber texture and encourage exercise.
Blue Cornflower Foraging Herbs
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Rotate blends weekly: Offer a different blend each week instead of mixing all at once. This keeps the diet varied and prevents boredom. The sampler's 2.5-ounce bags last about 1–2 weeks for a single rabbit or guinea pig, so you can cycle through all five in a month. After one month, note which blends your pet ate most eagerly and consider buying full-size bags of those.
Featured products
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Flower Power Herbal Blend: Flower Power Herbal Blend is a mix of flowers and herbs designed to add variety to a small pet's diet. It helps prevent nutritional gaps by encouraging natural foraging behavior with different textures and flavors.
Flower Power Herbal Blend
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Young at Heart Herbal Blend: Young at Heart Herbal Blend is another variety-focused blend that supports trace mineral intake through a mix of herbs. It's especially useful for older pets that may have become picky eaters, offering a fresh taste to stimulate appetite.
Who should buy the Herbal Sampler
Best for
- First-time herbal blend buyers who want to test multiple options
- Owners of picky eaters who need to find a preferred flavor profile
- Small pet owners who want to provide rotational enrichment without committing to large quantities
Not ideal for
- Owners who already know their pet's favorite blend and need a bulk supply
- Those looking for a single, large bag to serve as a primary treat over several months
