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Gerbilscaping for Gerbils! Create the Perfect Habitat for Your Gerbil
Natural cotton branch with cotton balls for hamster and gerbil landscaping. Decorative, stimulating, and suitable for small rodents who love to explore and collect nesting material.
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Cotton N Fibre is the ultimate power blend of soft cotton and robust wood fiber. It's a dynamic duo specially formulated for adventurous tunnel-builders among small rodents, such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils. The diggability of cotton an
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The Cotton & Hemp Mix is a beautiful blend of wonderfully soft cotton enriched with high-quality hemp. The hemp is lighter in color than usual because we only use the soft inner hemp stalk instead of the entire stalk. Thanks to the combination of these tw
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Soft crinkle paper as nesting material, play layer, and foraging layer for rodents, rabbits, birds, and ferrets. Rustling, airy, and fun for hiding snacks.
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Natural dari cob with sun-ripened seeds. Fun for small seed-eating rodents and birds to harvest and forage for themselves.
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Grain-free dill harvest from JR Farm. Aromatic herb harvest for picking, sniffing, and foraging. For rodents and rabbits.
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DIY ice cream sticks made of natural beech wood for creative rodent projects. Great for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, bridges, houses, and small craft ideas. Packaged in sets of 50.
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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 moss for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping. Ideal as a natural decorative layer, an accent around tunnels, platforms, and hiding places, or as a soft texture in a scape.
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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 makes a valuable addition to your beloved pets' diet.
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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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18 cm ceramic log house for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, pygmy rats, rats, and degus. As a shelter, cool house, or sand bath.
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The compact-growing blood sorrel 'Little Red Pixie' is also very attractive because of its red veins. However, sorrel does require a special diet. The smaller the rodent, the smaller the portion should be. Place the plant in the enclosure for short period
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Let your rodents and rabbits enjoy the refreshing taste of our Fresh Organic Brunel Plant! With its delightful earthy aroma, this plant brings a touch of natural beauty to your beloved pets' habitat. The name "Brunel" evokes images of lush meadows and sun
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Delicious organic cat grass for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, turtles, reptiles, cats, and ornamental birds. This cat grass is a tasty and healthy addition to your rodent's daily diet!
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Delicious fresh chamomile for rodents and rabbits. Rodents also frequently encounter chamomile in the wild and enjoy its natural flavor.
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Delicious fresh dandelion is a favorite food for rodents and rabbits. Dandelion is part of the natural diet of many rodents, just as it is eaten in the wild.
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The botanical name Chlorophytum is derived from the Greek terms chloros = yellowish-green and phyton = plant. The green lily is not only a beautiful houseplant but also popular with cats and rodents because of its sturdy leaves. Even birds and terrarium i
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The delightful scent of this plant is almost reminiscent of lemon ice cream! The name "melissa" is derived from the Greek word for honeybee (Melitta).
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The Plantain is a robust native meadow plant and a valuable plant for rodents, birds, turtles and reptiles.
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The aroma of the thyme herb plant alone benefits the respiratory tract of both humans and animals. The delightful thyme scent is refreshing.
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The vitamin plant, also known as the tortoise plant, is a tasty and healthy addition to your rodent or rabbit's daily diet! This plant is also excellent for decorating their enclosure and, especially, for food enrichment.
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Fresh organic wheatgrass is a fresh green enrichment for rodents and rabbits. Fun to pluck, nibble on, and use in a natural setup or scape.
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The wild strawberry is native throughout Europe and northern Asia. In the wild, it grows preferably in light deciduous and coniferous forests. It is a herbaceous, perennial, and evergreen plant, usually 5 to 25 cm tall and therefore smaller than the commo
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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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