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Gerbilscaping for Gerbils! Create the Perfect Habitat for Your Gerbil
With this fun Cork Plateau, small rodents and birds have an extra challenge in their enclosure! The plateau can easily be attached to the bars with the turning screw. A nice tip is to place the platforms diagonally above each other as a kind of staircase.
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The Trixie Cork Tunnel is a 100% natural tunnel for small rodents. It fits perfectly in a natural rodent enclosure. With a diameter of 14 cm, only small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters can fit through the tunnel.
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This Corner Wall made of Willow is ideal for holding back ground cover or hay. For small rodents, this is ideal for hamster scaping, where you can safely limit and raise part of the ground cover to a desired height. For larger rodents and rabbits, this me
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These nice branches with whole cotton balls can be used as decoration for hamster scapes, but also as nesting material. In the latter case, the small rodents have to pick apart the cotton balls themselves to make a nest. The branch is supplied complete wi
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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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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 JR FARM Dari Kolf provides your pet with natural activity. The sun-ripened seeds must be harvested by the animal itself. They are busy with this for hours. Hamsters like to pick the seeds off and then hoard them in their pantry.
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Enrich your rodents' diet with the delicious Dill Harvest, a natural nibble treat that is both tasty and nutritious. This carefully selected dill harvest offers your little friends a fun snack to enjoy.
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Popsicle sticks are often used in DIY projects for rodents. The gnawing sticks are made of beech wood and 100% natural. The sticks are available in two different sizes.
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Dried Bendable Sea Lavender – Natural Decor and Snack in One for Hamsterscaping & Rodentscaping! Bring your little rodent’s natural habitat to life with Dried Bendable Sea Lavender! This special plant, with its characteristic bendable shape and sturdy str
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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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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 Millet Harvest for Rodents! Bring life and variety to your little rodent's home with this beautiful Dried Millet Harvest! These natural millet plumes are not only a delicious and healthy snack, but also a nice enrichment for the home. Whether you ha
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A special and natural nesting material for your rodent! The moss is dried and gives a natural look to the rodent enclosure. It is 100% safe for rodents.
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Paper Daisy Pink for Hamsterscaping: Natural Elements for your Small Rodent! Add a touch of nature to your hamster's habitat with the Paper Daisy Pink, a natural dried flower perfect for hamsterscaping. This soft and safe material not only provides your l
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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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Give your rodents and rabbits the taste of health with Dried Spinach Leaves. These carefully dried leaves are a nutritious treat that will make a valuable addition to the diet of your beloved pets.
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Imagine a world full of cheerfulness and color, perfectly tailored to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful that it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work
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Imagine a world full of joy and colour, perfectly suited to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work of art of natur
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Imagine a world full of joy and colour, perfectly suited to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work of art of natur
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Imagine a world full of cheerfulness and color, perfectly tailored to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful that it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work
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Natural Dried Sunflower: A Colorful Treat for Rodents and Hamsterscaping Adventures! Imagine bringing the joy of summer into your little rodent's life with our Mini Sunflower. These beautiful and natural treats are not only a tasty treat, but they also of
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Delicious dried whole sunflower heads packed per three. The heads are filled with sunflower seeds that can be harvested by the animals themselves. A very fun activity that not only provides a lot of activity and prevents boredom, but also gives the animal
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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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