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Gerbil nesting material – safe, natural and suitable for building a warm nest together
Give your rodent an unparalleled sleep experience with our Exotic N Colours Cotton Nesting Material! The Exotic N Colours Nesting Material is wonderfully soft! It's an ideal combination of highly absorbent, soft cotton and super-soft fleece. For incredibl
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Give your rodent an unparalleled sleep experience with our Exotic N Colours Cotton Nesting Material! The Exotic N Colours Nesting Material is wonderfully soft! It's an ideal combination of highly absorbent, soft cotton and super-soft fleece. For incredibl
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Nesting material made of 100 percent pure natural hemp fiber for rodents and birds. Mini-Hemp Soft offers protection against draughts and provides a woolly warmth. Due to the unique properties of hemp fiber, the nest stays dry and free of odors for longer
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Kapok is a legume from the kapok tree. It holds even more surprises for your rodent. It contains a soft, cottony substance that makes a wonderful nest. This nesting material also contains some seeds that are delicious...
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Kapok is an animal-friendly nesting material that, thanks to its thin, easily tearable fibers, is ideal for use as nesting material for small rodents. Kapok is extra soft and warming, yet also digestible and dust-free. It complies with animal welfare requ
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FOR YOU Dreamy soft is nesting material made from particularly cuddly soft cotton. The 100% natural material protects the animal against drafts and provides warmth. Also suitable for mice. cozy bed for hamsters and mice Made from 100% pure cotton = no syn
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Cotton Nesting Material for a wonderfully soft nest for your small rodents! Give your small rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils the comfort and warmth they deserve with our Cotton Nesting Material. Specially designed for hamsters, m
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Fris Sizzle is made of paper and is ideal as a play bed and nesting material for small rodents and rabbits. Due to the special shape of the paper strings, the whole thing rustles as soon as the animals walk through it. This gives a playful and exciting ef
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Crinkle nesting material is made of paper and is ideal as a play bedding and nesting material for small rodents and rabbits. Due to the special shape of the paper strings, the whole thing rustles as soon as the animals walk through it. This gives a playfu
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The Safebed Paper Flakes are paper flakes made from very fine and very soft shredded pieces of high quality colored paper. This bedding can be used as ground cover, bucket filling or as nesting material. It is wonderfully soft and absorbs moisture and odo
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The Safebed Paper Flakes are paper flakes made from very fine and very softly shredded pieces of high-quality colored paper. This bedding can be used as ground cover, excavator bucket filling or as nesting material. It is wonderfully soft and absorbs mois
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This bedding is made of wonderfully soft paper flakes. High-quality recycled paper makes this bedding/nesting material unique, highly absorbent, and also very fun to play in and build nests in. The paper is dust-free and super absorbent!
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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 JR Farm igloo is made from 100% natural miscanthus grass, which naturally has a very high content of raw fibers. The igloo is filled with fragrant mountain hay and can of course be refilled again and again. The igloo itself is untreated and completely
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Soft bedding/top layer made from tea bags and colored fleece scraps (waste from baby clothes). Ideal as a pop of color in hamster scaping, gerbil scaping, and rat scaping, and as a cozy nesting or burrowing layer. 20 liters.
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Gerbil nesting material – safe, natural and ideal for building a warm nest together
Gerbils are true builders : they love to drag materials to their favorite spot, create a nesting chamber , and prefer to sleep together in a sheltered burrow. With the right gerbil nesting material, you provide them with comfort and support natural behavior: collecting, shaping, hiding, and "arranging." In this category, you'll find nesting materials that are perfect for gerbils: safe , practical , and fun to build with.
At DRD Rodent Shop® , we select nesting materials based on ease of use and suitability for an active gerbil habitat. We've been specializing in rodents and rabbits since 2011 .
Choose a material that gerbils can drag, shape, and “arrange,” without sharp or unsuitable fibers.
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Gerbils usually build their nests in a burrow beneath the substrate. A good foundation makes nesting even more enjoyable.
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Scatter small portions of nesting material throughout the enclosure or hide it in a tunnel: collecting = enrichment.
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Choosing gerbil nesting material – quick selection guide
Want to keep it simple? Start with a paper nest (easy to shape and replace) and add a natural fiber for extra structure if needed. Gerbils often sleep together, so it's best to offer something a little more spacious so the group can "build" themselves.
1) Paper & fiber pulp (practical and clear)
- Paper flakes/paper fibres: easy to shape, relatively dust-free and quick to refresh.
- Crinkle paper: fun to drag, stack, and hide.
2) Natural fibers (for structure in the nest)
- Hemp fibre: gives body to the nest and combines well with paper.
3) Warmth & natural shelter options
- Kapok (offer short and well loosened): soft and warm as a supplement.
- Grass nests/grass igloos: natural, sheltered spots that gerbils like to adapt to their taste.
Tip : Don't change everything at once. Always leave a little bit of the "old nest smell" around, this keeps things familiar for the group.
What is gerbil nesting material?
Nesting material for gerbils is a material they can use to create a warm, sheltered sleeping area. Gerbils use it to line their nest chamber, partially screen an entrance, and shape the nest to their liking. The best nesting material is therefore soft , malleable , and suitable for daily use in an active habitat.
What types of nesting material are popular with gerbils?
- Paper nest (flakes/fibres/crinkle): quick to dispense, easy to replace and ideal for building.
- Natural fibers such as hemp: extra structure, especially nice in combination with paper.
- Natural nesting forms such as grass nests provide immediate shelter and enrichment.
How do you use nesting material in a gerbil enclosure?
- Place a basic portion in or near a house or near tunnels.
- Sprinkle a small portion spread out: gerbils like to collect it (extra activity).
- Replace wet or heavily soiled areas immediately; when replacing a large area, leave a small amount of old litter for identification.
Checklist – gerbil nesting material safe & practical
✔ Choose moldable nesting material (paper/fiber) that gerbils can build themselves.
✔ Combine with a good digging layer: nesting behaviour often occurs underground.
✔ Offer plenty of space for groups (sleeping together is normal).
✔ Remove wet or heavily soiled material immediately and refresh step by step.
✔ Watch out for loose long threads/fibers: remove them if you see them.
Safety
Introduce new nesting material slowly. Check regularly that the material remains dry and remove any soiled parts. If you notice any noticeable changes in behavior or condition, consult a veterinarian.
FAQ – gerbil nesting material
What is the best nesting material for gerbils?
For most gerbil enclosures, paper nesting materials (flakes, fibers, or crinkle) work best. You can supplement this with a natural fiber (such as hemp) or grass nesting material for added structure and shelter.
How much nesting material do gerbils need?
That depends on the group size and the enclosure. It's best to offer a larger area so the group can build and move independently. Refill when you see that everything has been "dragged" into the nesting chamber.
How often should I replace nesting material?
Replace wet or heavily soiled parts immediately. For the rest, gradually replacing the parts works best: this maintains familiarity and prevents unrest in the group.
✔ Safe nesting material for building, dragging and comfort
✔ Can be cleverly combined with ground cover, houses and tunnels
✔ Specialist since 2011
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