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Mahogany and alder natural cage and habitat furnishings for rodents and rabbits!
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Mahogany & Alder – warm, natural interior for shelter and discovery
Mahogany and alder wood instantly give your enclosure a warm, natural look—and make it more interesting for your pet. Mahogany is known for its deep color and robust character: perfect for houses, tunnels, and supporting structures. Alder wood often has a rougher bark texture and is ideal for building routes, shelters, and climbing elements.
In this category, you'll find natural cage and enclosure furnishings suitable for hamster scaping and "route design": animals can hide, climb, gnaw, and explore – exactly what you want in a lively enclosure.
Specialists since 2011 – so you can choose with confidence and with help.
Mahogany gives a luxurious, warm look and is pleasantly sturdy for houses, tunnels and load-bearing parts in your interior.
Alder wood with a bark structure is ideal for climbing, exploring and creating natural routes in the enclosure.
Combine with a good base of ground cover and nesting material and build shelters, crossings and "search spots".
Why choose mahogany & alder?
If you're looking for a natural design that is both beautiful and functional, this combination is very strong:
- Mahogany – sturdy, warm in color and great for houses, tunnels and platforms that need to remain stable.
- Alder wood – playful in structure (often with bark), good for routes, climbing and “natural” surfaces.
- Mixing = enrichment – different structures make the habitat more interesting: exploring, hiding, climbing and gnawing come together.
What can you find in this category?
Depending on the season and availability you will mainly find:
- Mahogany cottages & hideaways – sturdy havens with a warm atmosphere.
- Mahogany tunnels/passages – useful for building routes and providing cover within the enclosure.
- Alder bark elements – natural tunnels/bridges with structure, beautiful in a natural theme.
- Accessories to combine – build further with natural decor , houses , tubes & tunnels and play & foraging .
How to choose the right piece (size & function)
First choose what you want to solve in your enclosure: shelter , route , height or structure .
- For shelter : choose a house or tunnel that your pet can easily get in and out of, preferably with more than one opening.
- For routes : combine a tunnel with a bridge or plateau to create natural “walking lines”.
- For larger animals (guinea pig/rabbit): choose sturdy, spacious elements without narrow passages.
- For hamster scaping : combine with a deep digging zone and work with multiple hiding routes.
Design tips: how to make it challenging (yet calm)
- Work with cover : place tunnels and bridges so that your animal can walk "under cover" rather than across open areas.
- Hide snacks/herbs : Alder bark elements are ideal for simple foraging activities. Combine with herbs or snacks .
- Combine textures : mix mahogany/alder with cork and bamboo , or hazelnut, birch and beech for a natural “landscape”.
- Stability first : with height/platforms always ensure that it is stable and cannot tip over.
Maintenance & hygiene
- Spot clean : remove wet spots and wipe surfaces clean.
- Dry cleaning : brushing or lightly wiping often works better than “washing”.
- Do not soak : wood stays nicer and stronger if you do not keep it wet for long periods of time.
- Enzyme cleaners are useful for urine odors. See: urine spray or Hygienic Cleaning .
Checklist: Mahogany & Alder Well-Arranged
Before you start stacking and organizing, consider this:
✔ Size appropriate for your animal species (better spacious than cramped)
✔ At least one shelter + additional cover via tunnels/routes
✔ Everything is stable and cannot tip over
✔ You combine with ground cover for digging and hiding behavior
✔ Enrichment added (search moments) through playing & foraging
Safety warnings
- Always check natural products for splinters and damage, especially after intensive gnawing.
- Avoid passages that are too narrow ; sufficient space makes walking more pleasant and safer.
- For persistent wet spots: replace or move the item to prevent wood from softening.
- For avid rodents: offer extra gnawing material to keep the decor looking good for longer.
FAQ – frequently asked questions
Is mahogany and alder wood suitable for hamster scaping?
Yes. The combination of a solid base (mahogany) and a rougher structure (alder bark) allows you to build beautiful routes and shelter zones.
What is alder bark especially useful for?
For structure in routes and "running lines," extra grip for climbing, and natural hiding places. Many animals also find it interesting to explore and rub against.
How do I combine this with ground cover?
Create a digging zone with ground cover and partially insert a tunnel or bark element. This creates a natural "underground" feel with multiple routes.
How do I clean wooden furniture?
Spot cleaning and dry cleaning work best. For urine odor, you can use enzyme cleaners from Hygienic Clean or urine spray .
Which natural categories fit well here?
Also check out cork & bamboo and hazelnut, birch & beech to mix textures and further enrich your decor.
Why buy from DRD Rodent Shop®?
✔ Specialist since 2011
✔ Ordered before 5 PM = shipped the same day
✔ Delivered from our own stock
✔ Smartly selected range for well-being, furnishing & enrichment
