Chickweed

"Stellaria media"  (Cut and Sifted) Chickweed is native to Europe and obtained its name from the fact that chickens like to eat it. Chickweed is high in Vitamin C and is used against skin diseases like mange, but also against pulmonary infection and arthritis pain. It's very popular among rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. It's an annual flowering plant in the carnation family Caryophyllaceae. It is even used as a leaf vegetable, often raw in salads. It is one of the ingredients of the symbolic dish consumed in the Japanese spring-time festival, Nanakusa-no-sekku. Please keep always in mind when you serve your pet new food: Some animals need their time to smell and try it since a lot of them have never smelled a flower or certain herbs before.  We, however, found that most bunnies and other critters digged our flower mixes right away. :-) Start with a 1oz bag unless you KNOW your pet loves that kind of treat since we do not offer refunds, exchange or returns on food. Please note th