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Gerbilscaping for Gerbils! Create the Perfect Habitat for Your Gerbil
A beautiful and especially robust tunnel for rodents. The tunnel is made of alder wood and has a very nice quality. The tunnel is lined with natural bark, fun and delicious to nibble on!
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Natural amaranth harvest with sun-ripened seeds. Fun for small seed-eating rodents and birds to harvest and forage for themselves.
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Green amaranth harvest for small rodents and birds. Great for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, foraging, and natural enrichment in the enclosure.
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Orange amaranth harvest for small rodents and birds. Great for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, foraging, and natural enrichment in the enclosure.
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Red amaranth harvest for small rodents and birds. Ideal for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, foraging, and natural enrichment.
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15 cm ceramic apple house for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils. Can be used as a cool house, sleeping house, sand bath, or natural landscaping decoration.
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Natural apple tree harvest with twigs and leaves. For gnawing, foraging, scavenger hunts, and plant variety for rodents and rabbits.
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The Auratus Cave is a hollowed out tree trunk that can be ideally used as a home for small rodents. The tree trunk is very sturdy and robust, making it also suitable for real rodents such as Gerbils. The tree trunk has an open bottom for optimal ventilati
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The auratus cup is a hollowed out tree trunk that can be used as a food bowl or as a small sandbox for small rodents. The cup has a beautiful natural look and is very sturdy.
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Natural mahogany cup of approx. 15 cm. Can be used as a snack bowl, herb bowl, hay rack, or scaving bowl for rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
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Gnaw-resistant bamboo tunnel in multiple sizes. Due to the smooth, dense structure, it is difficult to gnaw through and easy to clean. For natural furnishing and landscaping.
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The Mont Blanc Tunnel is a hollowed out birch tree. This is ideal as a play and hiding place for small rodents. The tunnel responds to the natural behavior of the animals, namely walking through tunnels. In nature, small rodents also make tunnels and ther
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Nail-free corner house made of bark wood in 17 and 25 cm. With an open base and a flat roof for extra surface area. For natural furnishing, hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and ratscaping.
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The Black Scape Gerbilarium Terrarium is ideal for "Hamsterscaping," for example. Thanks to the high rim, a lot of bedding can be used, in which the small rodents can then burrow. The terrarium is suitable for small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters
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The Bounty Paradise is a very robust hollowed-out tree trunk that is perfectly suited for real rodents, such as Chinchillas and Degus. The animals can hide in the house, sit on top of it and also gnaw on it if they feel like it. The closed shape gives the
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Natural Buddha Nut for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping. Decorative, playful, and suitable as a hiding, exploring, or gnawing object for small rodents.
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Natural canary seed harvest from JR Farm. For small rodents and birds to search for, loosen, collect seeds themselves, and be actively engaged.
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Natural harvest snack with chamomile, wheat, and millet. Fun to pick, nibble, and forage yourself. For rodents and rabbits.
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Organic coconut fiber humus for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, digging zones, and plant zones. Apply 7–8 times and is free of peat and fertilizers.
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Color Wood is a safe and natural colored wood. The wood is first treated under a very high temperature so that it is 100% free of bacteria, fungi and insects. We advise to use the wood as decoration in a scape and not as a ground cover on its own.
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Natural cork board made from cork bark for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and natural decor. Available in M and L. Each board is unique in shape and curvature.
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Natural cork mix of approx. 300 g with pieces of 5–15 cm. Ideal for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, natural decor, climbing, hiding, and structure.
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Sturdy cork platform of approx. 8 × 12 cm for attachment to bars. Great for climbers such as mice, rats, degus, and possibly gerbils and small birds.
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Natural cork tunnel made of untreated cork bark. Ideal as a tunnel, hiding place, climbing structure, and decoration for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and small rodents.
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Gerbil scaping starts at DRD Rodent Shop! Order everything for the Gerbil Scape quickly and easily at the DRD Gerbil Webshop !
Gerbil scaping is the natural and smart design of a gerbil's habitat , with one clear goal: to give your gerbils the opportunity to do what they're naturally good at: digging, building tunnels, gnawing, collecting, and exploring . The result is not only a beautiful scape, but above all, an enclosure that provides tranquility and daily activity.
At DRD Rodent Shop®, you'll find gerbil scaping products that complement each other perfectly: from diggable bedding to tunnels , houses , and forage enrichment . We've been specializing in rodents and rabbits since 2011 .
The soil is the core: choose diggable and buildable, so that tunnels can remain standing.
Gerbil bedding → | Digging grounds →
Combine tunnels, (multi-room) houses and natural shapes for peace and structure in the landscape.
Houses → | Tunnels →
Add a sandbox, gnawing material and foraging activities to keep the scape interesting every day.
Sandbox → | Play & Forage →
What is gerbil scaping?
Gerbil scaping is the creative and functional design of a gerbil enclosure using materials that reflect natural behavior. Think of a deep digging layer, safe tunnels and hiding places, plus enrichment such as a sandbox and foraging items. Many owners opt for a "natural look" with natural products (e.g., wood, moss, and fiber materials), as long as everything is animal-safe .
The basics: ground cover that can support tunnels
Gerbils are real diggers. A gerbilscape should therefore start with gerbil bedding that provides volume and preferably allows for tunnels. In practice, a deep layer works best: the more space there is for digging, the better your gerbils can create their own routes.
Practical guideline
✔ Choose a diggable soil and make it deep (think of ±20 cm or more if your accommodation allows it).
✔ Mixing is allowed: combining can provide extra stability and structure.
✔ Work in layers: firmer at the bottom, airier at the top for the “construction”.
Popular mix ideas often used in landscapes: Cotton & Cotton , Cotton & Hemp , and Cotton & Wood Fiber . Want extra "natural touches"? Then also consider moss (only if it's truly suitable for animal enclosures).
Building with houses & tunnels: rest, routes and storage places
A good gerbil enclosure offers multiple hiding places. Use houses and tunnels so gerbils can choose: sleep, hide, or store food. For social animals, it's often helpful to have multiple hiding places , so there's always a quiet option.
- Multi-room cottages are popular: sleeping in one room, storage in the other.
- Use routes : tunnel → house → sandbox, so that the scape “walks”.
- Want to add height? Do so in a controlled manner using platforms and ladders (stable and securely placed).
Enrichment: sandbox, gnawing material & foraging
A scape only becomes truly enjoyable when there's something to do every day. So, focus on three pillars: a sandbox (rolling/occupation), gnawing material (natural gnawing behavior), and playing & foraging (searching, sniffing, puzzling). This way, you use food and snacks more intelligently: not as a "perk," but as an activity.
Checklist – Gerbil scaping in 6 practical steps
✔ Choose a suitable accommodation with room for depth.
✔ Create a deep, diggable base – ground cover .
✔ Place multiple houses and tunnels for routes and rest.
✔ Add a sandbox and position it stably.
✔ Provide gnawing material and change it regularly.
✔ Make it interactive with foraging (hiding, searching, puzzles).
Safety
Use only materials intended for animal enclosures. Avoid decorative items (not designed for animals), lacquered/painted items, and small, loose parts. Place heavy objects (such as an exercise wheel) on a stable platform , not loosely on unstable substrates, so digging doesn't create a risk of getting trapped. Never pick up gerbils by their tails. If you have any questions about furnishing or product selection, we're happy to help you via our service page .
FAQ – Gerbilscaping
Where do I start with gerbil scaping?
Always start with the substrate: a deep, diggable substrate . Then build structure with tunnels/houses and add enrichment (sandbox, gnawing material, foraging).
How deep should the ground cover be?
The more burial space, the better. A practical base of approximately 20 cm or more often works, depending on the enclosure. More important than the exact number: the ground must be excavatable and preferably able to support tunnels.
Which materials should I avoid?
Avoid lacquered/painted materials, loose decorative items, sharp edges, and small parts that could be swallowed. Instead, choose products specifically designed for rodents and gerbil habitats.
How often do I change a gerbil's cape?
Small adjustments (changing routes, introducing new gnawing material, or foraging assignments) can be made regularly. Major maintenance should be done gradually to maintain group familiarity and minimize stress.
✔ Gerbil scaping is all about digging, routes and resting places
✔ Deep excavation layer + houses/tunnels + enrichment = strong base
✔ Specialist since 2011
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