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Gerbil bedding – diggable, dust-free and ideal for tunnels
Meet the Cotton & Cotton (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton N Cotton, Cotton N Comfort) bedding, the queen of soft and diggable substrates. Made from 100% natural cotton (cotton seed fibers), it offers numerous benefits that will make your pets purr with joy
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Cotton N Fibre (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton & Fibre) is the ultimate power mix of soft cotton and sturdy wood fibre. It is like a dynamic duo that has been specially composed for the adventurous tunnel builders among the small rodents, such as Mice, Dw
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The Cotton & Hemp mix is a beautiful mix of wonderfully soft cotton enriched with high-quality hemp. The hemp has a lighter color than normal because we only use the soft inside of the hemp stalk instead of the entire stalk. Thanks to the combination of t
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Discover the luxury of Cotton N Flax! Cotton N Flax is a mixed bedding consisting of two types of bedding: cotton and flax. This combination creates a soft, natural, and comfortable bedding suitable for a variety of pets, including small and large rodents
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Discover ultimate comfort for your furry friends with The Natural Pet Brand Linseed & Flax bedding, specially designed for rodents and rabbits! Made from the natural fibers of the linseed plant, this bedding provides a luxuriously soft and dust-free envir
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Hempflax Mini Hemp Hemp Ground Cover 3 kg is the heavenly choice for your animals! Mini-Hemp ground cover is like a fluffy cloud of fine wood core made of hemp fiber. It has a natural sponge effect so that moisture and odors are better absorbed. Urinary a
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Discover Plospan Wood Fiber Ground Cover - the ideal choice for your rodents! It offers numerous benefits, including an affordable price and an abundance of ground cover. Small rodents love to dig into wood fibre, and with a lush 20cm layer they can reall
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Plospan Kingsize Wood Shavings are especially recommended as an ideal bedding for your small rodents with sensitive airways. It is the most dust-free ground litter in the Plospan series, which prevents respiratory irritation as much as possible. The Kings
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Chipsi Wood Fiber Super Granulate is the ideal bedding for rodents that are sensitive to allergies. The Chipsi Super ground cover is dust and bacteria-free and is super absorbent. In addition, this ground cover has improved moisture absorption and effecti
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Chipsi Carefresh Original, previously known as Carefresh Natural, is a high-quality natural ground cover in a beautiful light brown shade. Made from organically grown cellulose fibers, this luxurious bedding provides regal comfort for your furry companion
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Carefresh Forest Green is a colorful and trendy ground cover in a green color. Carefresh Forest Green is made from cellulose fibers. The fibers in Carefresh are from organic cultivation and absorb 2.5 times more than usual soil cover. In addition, Carefre
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Chipsi Carefresh Confetti is a colorful and trendy ground cover made from cellulose fibers from organic cultivation. Carefresh absorbs 2.5 times more than usual ground cover. Carefresh is dust-free and therefore healthy for the respiratory tract. With thi
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Chipsi Carefresh Pure White (formerly Carefresh Ultra) is a natural ground cover in a radiant white color. Carefresh Pure White is made from natural cellulose fibers from organic cultivation. This ground cover has 2.5 times greater absorption than usual g
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Discover the comfort of our cozy, soft shredded paper cover, which is food safe and nestable. Our award-winning Über products are high quality, natural and environmentally friendly. With 14-day odor control they distinguish themselves from the competition
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Discover the comfort of our cozy, soft shredded paper cover, which is food safe and nestable. Our award-winning Über products are high quality, natural and environmentally friendly. With 14-day odor control they distinguish themselves from the competition
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Discover the comfort of our cozy, soft, food-safe, nestable shredded paper bedding. Our award-winning Über products are high-quality, natural, and eco-friendly. With 14-day odor control, they stand out from the competition. This bedding is ideal for gerbi
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Discover the comfort of this cozy, soft bedding made from shredded paper. Uber's award-winning products offer high quality, naturalness, and eco-friendliness. With an average odor control of 14 days, they stand out from the competition. This bedding is id
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Discover the comfort of this cozy, soft floor covering made from shredded paper. The award-winning Über products offer high quality, naturalness and environmental friendliness. With an odor control of 14 days on average, they distinguish themselves from t
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The Tiny Friends Farm Eco Bedding is virtually dust-free, gentle on little paws and very absorbent - it helps little rodents stay fresh, dry and comfortable. A bedding for small pets that takes the environment into account throughout the entire production
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The Natural Pet Brand Cotton N Card is the ingenious mix for rodents, rabbits and ferrets! Cotton & Cardboard (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton N Card) is like a rodent party with soft cotton, cardboard and egg cartons. It combines all the highlights of "Co
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The Natural Pet Brand Card N Card Mix (formerly Joris No Smell Card N Card Mix) is a mix of cardboard and egg cartons. This ground cover combines all the advantages of the "Cardboard & Cardboard Brown" and the "Egg & Cardboard" with the biggest advantage:
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The Natural Pet Brand Rodent bedding made from small pieces of cut brown cardboard. For this the surplus production of new cardboard boxes are used. Karton & Karton is comparable to Green Mile.
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The Natural Pet Brand Card N Egg is a substrate consisting of egg cartons. A special property of egg cartons is that they are very soft and therefore pleasant for the paws. Egg cartons have an open paper stricture which allows them to absorb moisture very
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Discover the power of Turbo Suction for long-lasting dryness! With the Bunny Nature UltraDry Mix you no longer have to worry about wet surfaces. It has an unparalleled absorption power that ensures that your rodent always enjoys a dry and comfortable stay
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Gerbil bedding – diggable, dust-free and perfect for tunnels
The right gerbil bedding is the foundation of a good habitat. Gerbils are real diggers: they like to build tunnels, burrows, and create storage areas. Therefore, it's best to choose bedding that is diggable, provides structure, and preferably low-dust. In this category, you'll find exactly the bedding (and clever combinations) that work well in practice.
At DRD Rodent Shop®, we select gerbil bedding based on its ability to dig, comfort, and ease of use – with clear selection guides for both beginners and avid gerbil scapers. We've been specializing in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Choose diggable bedding (and mix wisely) for sturdy burrows and a “buildable” habitat.
Gerbilscaping →
A good base is soft on the paws and helps keep the enclosure fresh, especially with a deep layer.
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Combine with tunnels, houses and foraging for daily searching and digging fun.
Houses → | Play & Forage →
What is gerbil bedding?
Gerbil bedding is the material on the floor of the enclosure that provides comfort, absorption, and—most importantly—the ability to dig and build tunnels . In a well-designed gerbil enclosure, the bedding literally forms the "construction layer" upon which the rest of your furnishings are connected.
What should you pay attention to when choosing bedding for gerbils?
Not every substrate is automatically suitable for gerbils. These are the properties that make the most difference in practice:
- Diggible and “buildable” – tunnels should not collapse immediately.
- Low dust – pleasant to use, especially when digging deep.
- No sharp parts – safe for paws and eyes.
- Highly absorbent – helps keep the room fresh for longer.
How deep should gerbil bedding be?
For gerbils, deeper is almost always better , as long as your enclosure allows it. Many keepers start with a solid digging layer of around 20 cm and expand it where possible. You don't need to have the exact same depth everywhere: a slope (from shallower to deeper) works very well and adds a dynamic touch to the enclosure.
Smart mixing: how to make the base stable and fun
Mixing is the trick for gerbils: you combine comfort with structure, so tunnels stay upright. Here are a few practical combinations (no fuss):
- Soft + structure: Cotton N Cotton with Cotton N Fibre (extra structure due to fibres).
- Sturdy “construction layer”: Cotton N Card with Card N Card Mix (stable, cardboard-like structure).
- Natural & airy: Cotton N Hemp or Cotton N Flax as a base with some wood fibre for extra volume.
- Comfort top layer: Carefresh or paper bedding as a (partial) top layer, while you get the "building force" from the underlayer.
Popular ground covers in this category
✔ Cotton N Cotton – soft, comfortable and suitable for supporting tunnels (especially in mixes).
✔ Cotton N Fibre – extra structure through fibres, ideal for adding “building strength”.
✔ Cotton N Hemp – natural mix base, ideal for digging layers.
✔ Cotton N Flax and flax – airy, easy to combine in layering.
✔ Wood fiber – volume and structure, useful for mixing.
✔ Cotton N Card & Card N Card – sturdy structure for excavation and construction layers.
✔ Coconut – natural addition to scapes (depending on your build).
✔ Cotton granule – useful as a targeted, absorbent layer (e.g. in a corner/area).
Maintenance: how to keep a deep excavation layer fresh for longer
Gerbils are relatively clean. With good, deep bedding, it's usually best to spot clean rather than replace everything. This also helps the group maintain a sense of identity within the enclosure.
Practical routine
✔ Spot clean 1–2× per week: remove wet areas and toilet zones, leave dry areas.
✔ Top up where necessary (especially in digging zones and at tunnel entrances).
✔ Major change gradually and depending on odor/moisture: replace in parts rather than all at once.
Checklist – choosing gerbil substrate
✔ Choose diggable (tunnels must be able to remain standing).
✔ Go for dust-free and safe (no sharp parts).
✔ Create a deep layer and work with height differences (slope).
✔ Mix comfort + structure (e.g. cotton/hemp/linen with cardboard/fibre).
✔ Sand belongs in a separate sandbox – gerbil sandbox .
Safety
Avoid surfaces that are very dusty or contain sharp splinters. Don't use sand as a bedding ; always offer sand in a separate sandbox . Place heavy items (such as an exercise wheel) on a stable platform to prevent digging and pinching. Not sure which bedding is best for your enclosure? Contact us via our service page .
FAQ – Gerbil Bedding
What is the best gerbil bedding?
The best choice is diggable, dust-free, and mixable . Many keepers use a combination of cotton/hemp/flax with a textured layer (such as fiber or cardboard blend) to ensure tunnels stay upright.
How deep should be gerbil bedding?
Preferably as deep as possible within your enclosure. Many gerbil owners start at around 20 cm and then expand. A slope with a deeper digging area also works well.
Can I mix different ground covers?
Yes, especially with gerbils, mixing often works best. Combine comfort (cotton/paper) with texture (fiber/cardboard) for a sturdy, buildable substrate.
How often should I change the bedding?
Spot cleaning (removing wet spots) usually works best, and you can gradually replace the bedding as needed. This depends on the depth, group size, and moisture/odor in the enclosure.
✔ Gerbil bedding that supports digging and tunnel building
✔ Smart mixing for comfort + structure (buildable base)
✔ Specialist since 2011
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