Polski
Gerbilscaping for Gerbils! Create the Perfect Habitat for Your Gerbil
Dried Millet Harvest for Rodents! Bring life and variety to your little rodent's enclosure with this beautiful Dried Millet Harvest! These natural millet plumes are not only a delicious and healthy snack, but also a lovely enrichment for the enclosure. Wh
Read more
Natural millet harvest for small rodents, pygmy rats, rats, and birds. For hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, ratscaping, foraging, pecking, and harvesting seeds themselves.
Read more
Low-dust, natural hemp bedding from HempFlax. Absorbs moisture and odours well and is suitable as a diggable base for rodents and rabbits.
Read more
Compact Getzoo multi-chamber house of approx. 28 × 20 × 8 cm with 3 chambers, 2 entrances, open bottom, removable roof, and ramp to the roof. Suitable for mice and dwarf hamsters.
Read more- Voor 17 uur besteld, dezelfde dag verzonden!
- Rodent specialist since 2011
- Dispatched from our own stock
Spacious Getzoo multi-chamber house of approx. 29 × 29 × 8.5 cm with 3 chambers, 2 entrances, an open bottom, a removable roof, and a ramp to the roof. For mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils.
Read more
Spacious wooden Getzoo multi-chamber corner house of approx. 31 × 31 × 13 cm with 3 chambers, open bottom, removable roof, and openings of Ø 7 cm. For mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils.
Read more
Nail-free wooden multi-chamber house with 2 rooms, open base, and removable roof. With spacious openings of approx. Ø 8 cm. Ideal for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and natural decor.
Read more
Nail-free wooden corner multi-chamber house of approx. 24 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils. With an open bottom, two chambers, and ø 6 cm openings.
Read more- Voor 17 uur besteld, dezelfde dag verzonden!
- Rodent specialist since 2011
- Dispatched from our own stock
Nail-free wooden multi-chamber house with 4 rooms, open base, and removable roof. In 25 and 30 cm. Ideal for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and natural decor.
Read more
Make hamsterscaping a real adventure with our Natural Giftbox Package: Hamsterscaping and Fun! Let your hamster discover nature with this beautiful set, put together for ultimate fun and entertainment. Our giftbox is packed with natural elements to enrich
Read more
Natural harvest snack with wheat and oat plants. Fun to pick, pluck, and forage for seeds yourself. For rodents and rabbits.
Read more
Natural harvest mix with flax, green Senegal millet, canary seed, and feather millet. Ideal for harvesting, picking, and foraging seeds yourself.
Read more- Voor 17 uur besteld, dezelfde dag verzonden!
- Rodent specialist since 2011
- Dispatched from our own stock
Organic humus for digging zones, planting zones, and natural landscapes. Great for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, ratscaping, and rabbit digging boxes.
Read more
Wooden running wheels are not only fun to run in, but also ideal for bathing. Once transformed into a wonderful sandbox, the running wheels can be used for a long time.
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more- Voor 17 uur besteld, dezelfde dag verzonden!
- Rodent specialist since 2011
- Dispatched from our own stock
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
Dried pink paper daisies for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and natural scaping. Beautiful as floral accents, sniffing enrichment, and cheerful decoration.
Read more- Voor 17 uur besteld, dezelfde dag verzonden!
- Rodent specialist since 2011
- Dispatched from our own stock
Sturdy glazed ceramic feeding bowl with a cheerful meadow design. Available in 125, 250, and 500 ml, with a slightly curved rim to prevent spills.
Read more
JR Farm Meadow Harvest is a natural harvest of grasses, herbs, and seeds. Great as foraging enrichment and a nibbling activity for rodents and rabbits.
Read more
Peat is specially prepared for small rodents. Peat for rodents is very natural and ideal as bedding or for a diggable environment such as a digging pit or natural landscaping (bioactive). All burrowing rodents, such as hamsters, mice, rats, etc., have a n
Read more
Natural seed harvest with dari, millet, and linseed/flax. For small rodents, degus, and birds as a foraging snack, harvesting fun, and nature activity.
Read more
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
Order before 5 PM, shipped the same day | Delivered from our own stock | Specialist since 2011
