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Ratscaping for Dwarf Rats – Natural Design, Digging Boxes & Enrichment
Discover the enchanting tube with a beautiful bunch of grains, grasses and flowers now! But that's not all, because these stems are packed with tasty grains and seeds. A real treat for both your rodent friends and the cheerful birds! The bouquet has been
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
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An ESVE Pet Bouquet is the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can place or hang the varied mix of grains, grasses and herbs in the enclosure. Not only does it look beautiful, but it meets the animal's natural gnawing needs and a
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Introducing the ESVE Pet Bouquet - the most natural snack you can give your rodents and rabbits. You can easily place or hang this beautiful bunch of freshly picked wheat in the enclosure. Not only is it a wonderful addition to their living environment, i
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Dried Lavender Harvest: Natural Magic for Your Hamsterscape! Imagine your small rodents, such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils, being able to explore their own enchanted world - that's exactly what the Dried Lavender Harvest makes possible!
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Dried Lavender Harvest: Natural Magic for Your Hamsterscape! Imagine if your little rodents, such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils, could explore their own enchanting world - that's exactly what the Dried Lavender Harvest makes possible!
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Sea Lavender Flowers for Hamsterscaping: Natural Beauty for the Hamster Paradise! Discover the enchanting world of hamsterscaping with dried sea lavender flowers! We take you on a journey through the aesthetic possibilities of this colorful and salty flor
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Dari Harvest for Small Rodents and Birds: Natural Enrichment! The Dari Harvest brings a piece of pure nature into every rodent enclosure. Each individual grain of this dried dari can be harvested by the animals themselves, which provides a meaningful and
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Discover the Adventurous World of Broom Millet! Imagine your fluffy friends going on an adventure in their own little world, with a delicious bundle of dried broom millet to discover! We understand that rodents and rabbits want more than just eating their
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Discover Dried Sudan Grass - An Adventurous Food for Your Rodents! Give your little furry friends an exciting food adventure with our dried Sudan grass! We understand that rodents' daily diets shouldn't just consist of a boring bowl. That is why we recomm
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Flower Package Pink Heaven – Dream away in pink floral hues! Create an enchanting pink hamsterscape with the Flower Package Pink Heaven! This carefully composed package contains a selection of beautiful naturally dried flowers in soft to vibrant pink hues
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The grass nest is one of the favorite hide and play attributes for rodents and rabbits! Small rodents can hide in the nests and larger rodents can play with them. For example, rabbits enjoy throwing them around.
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The Hanging Bridge Large is a fun challenge for rodents! The hanging bridge is made of willow wood. It is actually a willow bridge hammock. The hanging bridge is made of willow wood and is easy to attach to the enclosure.
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Sturdy seagrass climbing mat of 30x30 cm for birds and rodents such as chinchillas, rats and ferrets. Stimulates climbing and playtime. Recommended by the World Bird Park Walsrode.
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That's what little rodents love to do most - explore. Being busy all day and exploring the enclosure by climbing is fun and healthy for our little friends. With the climbing rope you give your little rodent the opportunity to get rid of his energy and kee
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Spiral Climbing Rope 50 cm - Natural climbing fun for small animals! Give your small animals a challenging and stimulating living environment with this sturdy 50 cm Spiral Climbing Rope. Ideal for mice, rats and birds such as parakeets, this flexible clim
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The Thordis house by Trixie is a nice sleeping house that can be placed very practically in a corner. The flat roof of the Thordis provides extra space in the accommodation and can be used as a plateau. The Thordis house has an open bottom and...
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The Trixie Wooden Bridge with Bark 63 cm is very handy as an entry and exit for rodents. Thanks to this staircase, guinea pigs can easily enter and exit the cage. In addition, the bridge offers play and climbing opportunities and can also be used as a ste
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Discover the Versatile 15cm Wooden Platform for your rodents! Give your climbing and jumping pets a new favorite spot with the 15cm Wooden Platform! This handy platform offers extra play and rest space in their enclosure and is easy to attach to the bars
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This willow bridge 55 cm is particularly suitable for small rodents. For larger rodents, the bridge actually has no function. Thanks to the beautiful length of approximately 55 cm, you can go in all directions with the bridge. For example, the bridge can
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The Wooden Trixie Plateau with edge gives an extra dimension to the rodent enclosure. The plateau is made of natural wood and has an extra raised edge, so that, for example, bedding can remain on the plateau.
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Handy wooden platforms from Trixie. Made of untreated natural wood with bark. The wooden platforms are an ideal addition to the rodent enclosure, but they also provide lots of playing and climbing fun in the run. The platforms are adjustable...
Read moreRatscaping for dwarf rats: natural, smart and above all fun to build
Ratscaping is "designing with nature as inspiration": more textures, more routes, more to explore. Pygmy rats are curious climbers who love tunnels, heights, hiding places, and foraging challenges. In this category, you'll find exactly the right materials for them – from cork tunnels and tree trunk tunnels to digging pits, humus/sand mixes, moss, and natural decorations. You've been shopping at DRD Rodent Shop® as a Specialist since 2011 .
✔ Sniffing & foraging
✔ Climbing & walking routes
✔ Hide & relax
✔ Cork, wood & grass structures
✔ Digging buckets + humus/sand mixes
✔ Natural decoration (moss/flowers)
✔ Stability and grip are central
✔ Smart zones (sleep/feed/dig)
✔ Easy to vary per week
What is ratscaping?
Ratscaping is the natural way to furnish a dwarf rat cage with materials that encourage exploration. Think tunnels, platforms, different substrates, and foraging areas. You essentially build a "route" through the cage: from sleeping area to feeding area, via climbing bridges and hiding places, with plenty of activities along the way.
Get started in 5 steps (easy and effective)
- Choose your base – start with a fine, absorbent bedding and create your interior on top.
- Create a route – add ladders/bridges/platforms so your dwarf rats can climb and change levels.
- Provide shelter – combine houses with natural tunnels (such as cork or log tunnels).
- Add a digging zone – a digging box with humus or (digging) sand mix is ideal for additional activity.
- Finish with texture – moss, dried flowers and natural accessories provide both structure and distraction.
Tip: Want to optimize the basics of the enclosure? Always combine ratscaping with the right categories for your dwarf rats: bedding , houses , and cages .
What can you find in this category?
These are the most commonly used ratscaping items for dwarf rats (and you will also see them in the range):
- Cork & natural tunnels – great hiding and walking routes (e.g. cork tunnels and tree trunk tunnels).
- Climbing routes – ladders, ropes, bridges and hanging elements to connect heights.
- Digging buckets & sand zones – separate digging buckets or digging boxes, plus humus/coir and digging sand(s) mixes.
- Moss & natural decoration – for structure, appearance and extra texture in zones.
- Dried flowers & harvest decorations – decorative and fun to play with/forage with.
- Foraging items – sniff boxes, foraging trees, and hiding materials that make the cage “active.”
Zones & routes in the cage (for clarity)
Zones keep ratscaping beautiful and practical. A handy layout:
- Sleeping area – quiet, sheltered (house + tunnel + soft sleeping material).
- Action zone – climbing route with multiple “stops” (plateau, ladder, bridge).
- Digging zone – digging bucket with humus/sand mix, possibly fenced off to keep it tidy.
- Foraging zone – spreading food in/under materials or via foraging items.
Pygmy rats love to climb. Therefore, build wide and stable rather than high and wobbly: ensure components are securely attached and create "waypoints" so routes feel logical.
Maintenance & hygiene
Ratscaping for dwarf rats doesn't have to be complicated. Work with separate areas (like a digging bucket) and do small maintenance rounds:
- Daily : remove wet spots, check feeding area.
- Weekly : refill/turn the bucket, move the decor for variety.
- Periodically : replace parts of the substrate (not all at once if not necessary).
Checklist: This is what makes ratscaping for dwarf rats successful
✔ At least 2–3 hiding places (house + tunnel works best)
✔ A clear climbing route with stable connections
✔ A digging zone (digging bucket + humus/sand mix)
✔ Foraging area(s) for daily challenge
✔ Variety in texture: wood/cork/grass/moss/flowers
✔ Practical maintenance: zones that you can pick up/move
FAQ – Ratscaping for dwarf rats
What are the most popular ratscaping items?
Cork tunnels and tree trunk tunnels for routes and shelter, plus a digging pit with humus/sand mix. Moss and dried flowers complete the look.
Is a digging bucket useful for dwarf rats?
Yes, a separate digging bucket is ideal: you keep the cage tidy and you still provide a clear "digging zone" with its own subsoil.
How do I make ratscaping safe if they climb a lot?
Use stable setups, wide walkways, and intermediate platforms. Hanging or climbing equipment must be securely attached and cannot rotate or tilt.
Which categories are suitable for ratscaping?
Combine ratscaping with: Dwarf rat bedding , houses , exercise wheels and cages .
✔ Natural materials and smart enrichment for daily variety
✔ Practical to maintain by working with clear zones
✔ Specialist since 2011 – carefully selected range
✔ Ordered before 5pm, shipped the same day!
✔ Delivered from our own stock
