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Gerbilscaping for Gerbils! Create the Perfect Habitat for Your Gerbil
Pink Paper Daisy for Hamster Scaping: Natural Elements for Your Small Rodent! Add a touch of nature to your hamster's habitat with Pink Paper Daisy, a natural dried flower perfect for hamster scaping. This soft and safe material not only provides your lit
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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
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The JR Farm Pick & Fly Dari, Millet, and Flaxseed harvest is a natural treat with delicious, sun-ripened seeds. It provides long-lasting harvesting pleasure and keeps rodents and birds occupied! The harvest is 100% natural, untreated, and comes directly f
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"TV Playhouse: The Rodent Blockbuster House! Welcome to the rodent blockbuster experience! Designed for small rodents like mice, dwarf hamsters and gerbils, the TV Playhouse brings the fun of moviegoing straight to their cage. This house, shaped and paint
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Treat your rodents and rabbits to the delicious treat of JR Farm Millet! This natural snack consists of carefully selected, sun-ripened seeds that provide lots of nibbling fun and nutritional value. Whether you want to contribute to their diet or are look
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This Rainforest Corner Rock Shelter is a must-have in any natural rodent enclosure! The shelter is made of gnaw-resistant and easy-to-clean polyester resin (synthetic resin). The house offers optimal hiding places for small rodents and they can also climb
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This rainforest shelter should not be missing in a natural rodent enclosure! The shelter is made of gnaw-resistant and easy-to-clean polyester resin (synthetic resin). The house offers optimal hiding places for small rodents and they can also climb over i
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The Trixie Rock Bowl desert can be used as a food bowl for rodents. The Rock Tray is made of animal-friendly and food-friendly polystyrene (synthetic resin).
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The Rock Cave is a rock-shaped home for small rodents. It's made of polystyrene and has an open bottom. It's a beautiful hideaway that fits perfectly into a natural habitat.
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The Trixie Rock Bowl can be used as a food bowl for rodents. The bowl is also suitable as a sandbox for small rodents. You can fill the container with, for example, Chinchilla sand or Gerbil sand and your little rodent can...
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The Trixie Rock Shelter is great fun for small rodents. It can be used as a hiding place or as a sleeping house. The flat shape of the house allows the animals to easily walk over it. An additional advantage is that the nails are also more likely to wear
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The Trixie Rock Shelter is great fun for small rodents. It can be used as a hiding place or as a sleeping house. The flat shape of the house allows the animals to easily walk over it. An additional advantage is that the nails are also more likely to wear
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The Trixie Rock Shelter is great fun for small rodents. It can be used as a hiding place or as a sleeping house. The flat shape of the house allows the animals to easily walk over it. An additional advantage is that the nails are also more likely to wear
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The Trixie Rock Bowl can be used as a feeding bowl for rodents. The outer edge has a stepped shape, so that even the smallest rodents can easily reach it. The Rock Bowl is made of animal-friendly and food-friendly polystyrene (synthetic resin). The Rock B
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The Trixie Rock Bowl can be used as a feeding bowl for rodents. The outer edge has a stepped shape, so that even the smallest rodents can easily reach it. The Rock Bowl is made of animal-friendly and food-friendly polystyrene (synthetic resin). The Ros Bo
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The Trixie Rock Bowl can be used as a feeding bowl for rodents. The bowl is also suitable as a sandbox for small rodents. You can fill the bowl with, for example, Chinchilla sand or Gerbil sand and your little rodent can lea...
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This beautiful Rock Wall can be used for hamster scaping, for example, as a barrier between two bedding plants. The Rock Wall is made of polyester resin (synthetic resin), which is completely non-toxic. Tip: Carefully remove the decoration from the box an
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A handy plateau shaped in a corner. Ideal to place in a corner of the accommodation. In this way, the plateau creates extra play and climbing space for your rodent. The plateau is made of untreated natural wood.
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Treat your rodent to a delicious treat with our 14cm Seagrass Rodent Cupcake! This adorable cupcake is not only for eating, but also for playing with and enjoying. With a versatile design, this cupcake can be placed or hung, making it a perfect addition t
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Use the plateau as an extra floor or create a cozy corner for your rodent(s). The plateau is a fun challenge in the enclosure that your rodents will really appreciate. Place a food bowl on the platform and a ladder against it...
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Discover the Getzoo Rodent Racecourse! A compact racing track with dimensions of 57x20 cm and a height of 21 cm, specially designed for owners who are looking for a space-saving solution without compromising the fun of their little friends.
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Discover the Willow Rodent Tower: A World of Adventure for Mice, Dwarf Hamsters, Hamsters, Gerbils, Rats and Degus! Enter the realm of playful fun and rodent bliss with our Willow Rodent Tower, designed to provide an unforgettable experience for a range o
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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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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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