Cotton N Hemp Bedding for Rodents & Rabbits!

The Natural Pet Brand Cotton N Hemp Bedding

The Natural Pet Brand Cotton N Hemp is a premium, very high-quality mixed bedding made from soft cotton fibers and high-quality hemp fiber. The Natural Pet Brand is known for its superior quality, and this is reflected in this bedding: soft, natural, resilient, and at the same time sturdy enough to provide structure to a well-furnished enclosure.

At DRD, when it comes to bedding, we focus primarily on comfort, absorption, layer thickness, tunnel stability, and whether the material suits the animal's natural behavior. Cotton N Hemp distinguishes itself as a high-quality mixed bedding for owners who consciously choose quality, practical use, and a natural design. This mix is particularly interesting for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping, as the combination of cotton and hemp is pleasant to dig in and helps to better shape burrows and tunnels.

✔ Premium bedding made of cotton and hemp fiber
✔ Superior quality from The Natural Pet Brand
✔ Soft, airy and comfortable in the enclosure
✔ Structure for graves, tunnels and scaving
✔ Great for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping
✔ Also suitable as a soft base layer for larger rodents and rabbits

Why choose Cotton N Hemp?

Cotton N Hemp combines two fine bedding materials in one high-quality blend. Cotton provides softness, breathability, and comfort. Hemp fiber, on the other hand, adds more structure, firmness, and absorbency. Together, they form a premium bedding that works well as a base layer in many rodent and rabbit enclosures.

The hemp fiber in this mix has a lighter appearance than regular hemp because the soft inner part of the hemp stalk is used. As a result, the mix feels neat and comfortable, while the bedding still retains sufficient body for animals that like to dig, walk, forage, or seek a soft resting place.

For burrowing animals, Cotton N Hemp is particularly interesting due to the combination of softness and structure. Hamsters, gerbils, mice, and dwarf hamsters can move through it comfortably and, with sufficient layer thickness, burrow nicely in it. For guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, chinchillas, and degus, the mix is ideal as a soft, absorbent base layer or as part of a toilet, corner, or burrowing zone.

For which animals is Cotton N Hemp suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a soft, textured base layer at a thickness of approximately 15 cm. Because mice are social animals and should be kept with other mice of their species, a well-furnished floor with nesting material, hiding places, and climbing opportunities is important.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a base layer at a layer thickness of approximately 15 cm. For hamsterscaping, you can combine Cotton N Hemp with nesting material, tunnels, moss, sand zones, and natural hiding places.
• Hamster: very suitable as a diggable base bedding at approximately 20 cm or more. For Syrian hamsters, extra depth is preferable if you want to stimulate digging and tunneling behavior.
• Gerbil: suitable as part of a deep burrow layer at approximately 20 cm or more. Because gerbils are social animals and should be kept with other gerbils, a stable, spacious burrow layer is important. Optionally combine with hay, cardboard, or other natural structural materials.
• Dwarf Grat: suitable as soft bedding or as a layer in a digging box. Dwarf Grats can vary in size and behavior, so observe carefully how your animals use the bedding.
• Rat: suitable as a soft base layer, toilet/corner filling, or digging box material. For rats, a layer of approximately 5 cm is usable as a base layer; for a proper digging box, you can work much deeper, for example, more than 30 cm.
• Guinea pig: suitable as a soft, absorbent base layer at a thickness of approximately 5 cm. Because guinea pigs are social animals and should be kept with other guinea pigs, local cleaning is important to keep the enclosure fresh.
• Rabbit: suitable as soft bedding or litter/corner filling at a layer thickness of approximately 5 cm. Rabbits often find it pleasant to specifically clean wet spots and litter corners.
• Chinchilla: suitable as a dry, soft base layer at a layer thickness of approximately 5 cm. Keep the bedding dry and replace soiled areas regularly.
• Degu: suitable as bedding at a layer thickness of approximately 20 cm. Because degus are social animals and should be kept with other degus, a spacious floor area with structure, gnawing material, a sand bath, and foraging opportunities is important.

Use & maintenance

Distribute Cotton N Hemp evenly over the bottom of the enclosure. Choose the layer thickness based on the animal species and the function of the bedding. A thin layer primarily serves as a soft walking and resting surface. A thicker layer provides more opportunities for digging, nesting, and natural behavior.

• Use approximately 5 cm as a soft base layer for guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas.
• Use approximately 15 cm as a base layer for mice and dwarf hamsters.
• For hamsters, gerbils, and degus, use approximately 20 cm or more when you want to support digging behavior.
• For rats, use about 5 cm as a base layer or much deeper in a separate digging box.
• Regularly replace wet spots, toilet corners, and heavily soiled areas with fresh bedding.
• Replace the entire bedding when the base layer no longer stays fresh.
• Check how your animal interacts with the bedding upon first use.

Hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping and Ratscaping

Cotton N Hemp is particularly interesting when you want to create a natural setup with different zones. For example, use the mix as a soft premium base and combine it with tunnels, houses, moss, hay, cardboard, or a natural top layer. This way, you make the enclosure not only more beautiful but also more logical for your animal.

For hamsters and gerbils, you can use Cotton N Hemp as part of a deeper digging zone. The hemp fiber provides extra structure, while the cotton fiber makes the whole thing softer and airier. If you want even more tunnel stability, combine it with extra structural material such as hay or another bedding.

For rats, Cotton N Hemp fits nicely in a Ratscaping digging box or as a soft layer in places where your rats like to search and forage. For the daily basics, you can use a shallower layer, and for a true digging experience, create a separate deep box.

Material & properties

• Material: cotton and hemp fiber.
• Available in: 10 liters, 30 liters and 100 liters.
• Properties: premium mix bedding, soft, airy, absorbent, resilient, low-dust, textured, and suitable as a base layer, excavation layer, or comfort layer.

The combination of cotton and hemp fiber gives Cotton N Hemp a fine balance between softness and firmness. Cotton makes the bedding comfortable and airy, while hemp fiber adds extra structure and absorbency. As a result, this mix is well-suited for animals that appreciate a soft surface but also like to move through the bedding.

Good to know

Cotton N Hemp is a premium natural blend bedding. The correct layer thickness, ventilation, setup, and cleaning routine together determine how well the bedding performs in practice. Always check how your pet interacts with the material upon first use.

• Always use a layer thickness sufficient for the animal species.
• Replace wet spots and toilet corners regularly.
• Combine with nesting material, hay, or a top layer when you want more structure.
• For deep excavation zones, mixing with other materials can provide extra stability.
• Store the packaging in a dry and tightly sealed place.
• Check the bedding for possible defects before use.
• Check how your animal uses the material upon first use.

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The Natural Pet Brand Cotton N Hemp is a great choice when you are looking for a premium, very high-quality bedding with the comfortable properties of cotton and the structural strength of hemp fiber. Thanks to the combination of softness, absorbency, natural appearance, and digging structure, this bedding is well-suited for owners who want to furnish their pet's enclosure in a practical, beautiful, and conscious way.