Ferret toys – tunnels, puzzles, digging bins & foraging toys
Playful sniffing mat in the shape of a corn, made of soft fleece. Stimulates natural sniffing behavior, provides mental stimulation, and prevents boredom. For rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
Read moreInteractive Lion Snuffle Mat for Rodents & Ferrets! Let your rodent or ferret playfully search for their snacks with this cheerful lion-shaped snuffle mat. It's challenging, encourages natural behavior, and provides hours of sniffing fun!
Read moreA fun carrot-shaped sniffing mat for rabbits and rodents. Ideal for hiding food or treats, it prevents boredom and is machine washable at 30 degrees.
Read moreA cheerful sniffing mat with a sunflower design. Stimulates natural foraging behavior and offers mental stimulation. Suitable for rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
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The Trixie Strategy Game Flip Board Rodent prevents boredom and gives pet and owner the opportunity to do a fun activity together. The animals love it when they figure out how to get the treats!
Read moreThe Trixie Strategy Game Slide & Fun is a board game for rodents, rabbits and ferrets with 3 lids and bowls with hinged and sliding lids. By using different opening techniques, the animal reaches its reward. It is an incredibly animal-friendly activity an
Read moreThe Trixie Hanging Bridge 35 cm is a real challenge for your little rodent. The Hanging Bridge consists of 1 level with various fun toys. This fun rodent toy is suitable for the real adventurers among the rodents, such as Mice, Hamsters,...
Read moreWith this flexible suspension bridge the fun can really begin. Mice and Rats in particular love walking over it. The bridge is simple but very stable to attach to the bars. The hanging system consists of special metal clamps. The wooden slats lie, as it w
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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.
Read moreRabbits enjoy variety in their daily lives. With the "Turn Around" you give your furry friend the chance to express his natural playfulness. This activity toy for rabbits consists of a stand with three rotating cups and matching lids. Fill the cups with d
Read moreThe 65 cm willow bridge is a particularly robust willow bridge that can be used in various ways. It is a large willow bridge that is suitable for larger rodents.
Read moreThe Trixie Digger Bin gives rabbits the opportunity to engage in their natural behavior, which is, of course, digging! Made of untreated natural wood, the bin has two entrances and exits. A plexiglass panel allows you to observe your rabbit while digging.
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Get those brains working and boredom won't stand a chance. With this fun wooden puzzle, your guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla can go wild. Hide a tasty snack inside the puzzle and let the animals search and try to get it out. First, the animals have to f
Read moreWith this fun ball your rodent will always have fun in his enclosure. The Trixie Lamellenball is made of natural untreated wood. The cheerful bell provides surprising fun.
Read moreDiscover Adventure with the Wooden Suspension Bridge 77 cm! Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime, rodent friends! Prepare to climb, explore and discover with our fantastic 77cm Wooden Suspension Bridge!
Read moreCreate a Festive Playground: Woven Grass Hammock Party 37cm for Mice, Rats, Birds, Ferrets, Chinchillas and Degus! Give your small pets a festive playground with the Woven Grass Hammock Party 37cm, perfect for mice, rats, birds, ferrets, chinchillas and d
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The Woven Grass Hanging Tunnel 33cm: The perfect play area for mice, rats, birds, ferrets, chinchillas and degus! This versatile woven tunnel provides endless playtime for a variety of pets. Whether climbing, exploring or just hanging out, your beloved pe
Read moreThe JR Farm XXL Flower Tunnel Seesaw Wap provides challenge and fun for rodents and rabbits! The seesaw actively stimulates the joy of movement and balance in small animals and offers variety and nibbling fun in one. A long tunnel filled with fragrant hay
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Ferret toys – tunnels, puzzles & foraging fun for active ferrets
Ferrets are curious, energetic, and love to be active all day long. Good toys help them safely indulge in these natural play behaviors: running, hiding, climbing, dragging, and puzzling. In this category, you'll find a carefully selected range of ferret toys: from tunnels and tubes to treat balls, puzzles, and digging pits. Practical, enriching, and carefully selected with safety in mind. Specialists since 2011, so you can choose with confidence and with help.
Make playtime extra interesting with reward toys and small snacks. Also check out ferret food & snacks for a handy addition.
Ferrets love to play “through, under and behind” – combine toys with a nice resting place through houses, baskets and cushions .
A fun play corner works best with a hygienic base: see toilet litter and ferret toilets .
Which ferret toys are right for your ferret?
The best choice depends on your ferret's temperament, age, and play style. Some ferrets are real "destructive" ferrets (in which case you want sturdy and simple), while others are puzzlers (in which case, brain teasers and foraging toys work best). Practical considerations:
- Size & Safety: Choose toys that are large enough and don't have loose small parts.
- Material: sturdy plastic (easy to clean) or sturdy cardboard/fiber (fun to explore), depending on your ferret.
- Variety: Rotate toys. A "play rotation" keeps things interesting and prevents everything from getting broken or messy at once.
- Interactive vs. independent: combine independent toys (tunnel/play ball) with joint play (training, rewarding).
Useful examples in this category: a sniffing or foraging box, a treat ball, a tunnel or tube system, and a small training aid (like a clicker). This way, you can quickly build a strong foundation.
Types of ferret toys in this category
- Foraging toys & sniffing items – let your ferret search and “work” for a reward.
- Brain games – slide, open, discover; ideal for curious types.
- Tunnels & pipes – hiding, sprinting and chasing each other.
- Digging and messing around – digging buckets and “search tools” add to the activity.
- Play balls – roll, push, drag along; often also used with snacks.
- Suspension bridges/hammocks – climbing and relaxing; great as a play element in or around the accommodation.
Product tips (as a starting point): JR Farm Back to Instinct Snuffelbox , JR Farm Snuffel Bos , HayPigs snack ball , Ferplast tube (FPI 4840) and Trixie finger clicker .
Foraging & Brain Games: Keeping Busy Without the Fuss
Foraging toys and brain games are ideal for keeping your ferret occupied in a calm, challenging way. You use a small amount of treat and let your ferret think and search for itself. This ties in well with their natural curiosity.
- Start easy (snacks visible or half hidden) and make it more challenging later.
- Work with small rewards , so that it really remains a game.
- Keep it short and fun : 2–3 short rounds are better than one long session.
Combine this with suitable rewards from ferret food & snacks and always provide fresh water through food bowls, bottles & drinking bowls .
Tunnels & pipes: sprint, hide and chase
Many ferrets love tunnels: darting in, turning around, hiding, and chasing each other. You can also cleverly use a tunnel as a "route" between the play area and the resting area. Variation helps: a soft tunnel, a cardboard tunnel, and a sturdy plastic tube each offer a different kind of play.
Examples: Chube Tunnel and the expandable pipe system such as Ferplast FPI 4840 .
Training & interaction: playing together with clear rules
Ferrets are intelligent and can learn a lot through rewards. A simple clicker helps precisely "mark" desired behavior. Think of things like coming when called, picking them up calmly, waiting a moment, or bringing back a toy.
- One step at a time: reward every mini-success.
- Quiet ending: stop while it's still fun.
- Safe rewards: choose small rewards that fit into your routine.
Handy tool: Trixie Finger Clicker .
Play corner at home: how to make it practical
A good play area is organized, safe, and easy to keep clean. This keeps playtime fun, even on busy days:
- Work with zones: a tunnel corner, a puzzle corner and a rest place.
- Place a rug or mat down for grip and to dampen sound.
- Add a toilet spot (handy for longer play sessions).
- Tidy away cables/small objects and choose toys that can withstand a knock or two.
Complete the package with: ferret toilets , litter and a nice resting place with houses, baskets and cushions .
Maintenance & hygiene of ferret toys
- Check daily for loose parts, cracks and sharp edges.
- Clean plastic toys regularly with warm water (and rinse/dry thoroughly).
- Wash fabric items (hammocks/rugs) according to the instructions and let them dry thoroughly.
- Replace cardboard/fiber when it becomes too wet, too dirty, or too weak.
- Need advice on your setup? Check out our customer service .
Checklist: Ferret toys well arranged
With this basic you are almost always right:
✔ At least 1 tunnel or tube to sprint through
✔ 1 foraging or thinking game for a daily challenge
✔ Something to drag/push (ball or light toy)
✔ Play rotation: not all at once, but alternate regularly
✔ Rest area nearby: basket/cushion/house
✔ Clean & practical: toilet + toilet filling
Safety warnings
- Always offer new toys under supervision first , especially with demolition workers.
- Remove toys with loose parts , frayed edges, sharp edges or small pieces.
- Use strings/cords only in a controlled manner and then store them away properly.
- Clean toys that have become wet or have contained food/snacks so that they do not become sticky or stale.
- If you suddenly notice any significant abnormal behavior, such as not eating or drinking, or extreme lethargy, contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Ferret Toys
What toys are best for a young, busy ferret?
Choose a combination: tunnel/tube (run), snack ball (push/roll), and a simple foraging toy (search). Vary to keep things interesting.
My ferret is destroying toys. What now?
Choose simpler and sturdier toys, offer them under supervision at first, and incorporate play rotation . Cardboard or fiber is fine, but replace it as soon as it becomes too weak or frayed.
How often should I clean toys?
Anything containing snacks/food: preferably regularly (rinse briefly and dry thoroughly). Wash fabric items according to the label. Plastic toys are often the easiest to keep clean.
Where can I find matching snacks and practical accessories?
For rewards, see ferret food & snacks . For water and feeding, see food bowls, bottles & water bowls .
I want to complete my play corner; what would be helpful?
Combine toys with a nice resting place and a clear toilet area: houses/baskets/cushions , toilets and toilet litter .
Why buy ferret toys from DRD Rodent Shop®?
✔ Specialist since 2011
✔ Ordered before 5 PM = shipped the same day
✔ Delivered from our own stock
✔ Smartly selected range with a focus on well-being & safety

