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Gerbilscaping for Gerbils! Create the Perfect Habitat for Your Gerbil
For a natural cage with extra challenge, this vine is a nice addition. The rodents can walk and climb over it. This beautiful branch is also suitable as a step to a plateau, for example. Especially the climbers under ...
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Hupsie-flupsie, there's the super cute "Getzoo Zandbad Marley" (25x25 cm)! With its generous size of 25x25 cm and a height of 15 cm, our brand new Getzoo Sand Bath Marley is the perfect addition to your rodent's home. The roof measures 19x19 cm and theref
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Dried Lavender Harvest: Natural Magic for Your Hamsterscape! Imagine your small rodents, like mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils, being able to explore their own enchanted world—that's exactly what Dried Lavender Harvest makes possible!
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Enter a world of adventure with our 25cm Seagrass Tunnel! With its natural look and convenient dual side openings, this tunnel is a must-have for small rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils. Made from sustainable seagrass, this tunnel
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Imagine a world full of joy and color, 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 nature that w
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Imagine a world full of joy and color, 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 nature that w
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Imagine a world full of joy and color, 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 nature that w
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Imagine a world full of joy and color, 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 nature that w
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Spoil your rodents and rabbits with the delicious and healthy mix of JR Farm Summer Harvest. This natural seed-rich treat offers a tasty variety to your little friends' diet and provides them with the benefits of various seed-rich plants.
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Natural Dried Sunflower: A Colorful Treat for Rodents and Hamster Scaping 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 o
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Delicious dried whole sunflower heads, packaged in packs of three. The heads are filled with sunflower seeds that the animals can harvest themselves. A fun activity that not only keeps them occupied and prevents boredom, but also allows the animals to exp
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The Black Scape Gerbilarium Terrarium is ideal for hamsterscaping, for example. Its high edge allows for plenty of bedding, which small rodents can then dig in. The terrarium is suitable for small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters.
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Dari Harvest for Small Rodents and Birds: Natural Enrichment! The Dari Harvest brings a piece of pure nature into every rodent enclosure. Each individual grain of this dried dari can be harvested by the animals themselves, which provides a meaningful and
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Natural and fresh Timothy Harvest is 100% natural without additives and fresh from the field. Spoil your rodents and rabbits with the delicious and nutritious treat from JR Farm Timothy Oogst. This high-quality hay is an ideal addition to your little frie
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This beautiful tree trunk is approximately 18 cm wide and made of 100% Natural Mahogany Wood. The Tree Trunk Cave not only provides a nice lookout, but also a hiding place for rodents! In addition, this robust tree trunk is resistant to real rodents such
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The Tiny Friends Farm Eco Bedding is virtually dust-free, gentle on little paws and very absorbent - it helps little rodents stay fresh, dry and comfortable. A bedding for small pets that takes the environment into account throughout the entire production
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A wooden ladder that, thanks to the hooks, can easily be placed against a higher part of the enclosure to help the animals climb up.
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This beautiful Tree Trunk Bali Cup is a very unique food bowl! The tree trunk is made of mahogany wood and has a height of approximately 13 cm. This is fairly high for a feeding bowl, but for hamsters it can be buried in the ground cover, making it stable
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The Exotic Paradise Tree Trunk is a very robust hollowed out tree trunk that is perfect for real rodents, such as Gerbils. 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 animals a s
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The Exotic Paradise Tree Trunk is a very robust hollowed out tree trunk that is perfect for real rodents, such as Gerbils. 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 animals a s
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This beautiful Tree Trunk Kudus Cup is a very unique food bowl! The tree trunk is made of mahogany wood and has a height of approximately 10 cm. This is fairly high for a feeding bowl, but for hamsters it can be buried in the ground cover, making it stabl
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This beautiful Tree Trunk Tunnel is made of high quality Mahogany wood and suitable for small rodents such as: Mice, Dwarf Hamsters, Hamsters, Rats and Degus. Thanks to the flattened part at the bottom, the tunnel cannot roll over, making it very safe for
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This beautiful Tree Trunk Tunnel is made of high quality Mahogany wood and suitable for small rodents such as: Mice, Dwarf Hamsters, Hamsters, Rats and Degus. Thanks to the flattened part at the bottom, the tunnel cannot roll over, making it very safe for
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Veggie Bites Flowers are completely edible flowers made from natural ingredients. A healthy, fiber-rich snack for rodents and rabbits that keeps them occupied and tasty.
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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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