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Play & Forage: Training, Demolition, Balls & Rolls and Hanging Toys for Rodents & Rabbits
You can order Play & Foraging for Rodents and Rabbits quickly and easily at DRD Rodent Shop ®
Playing is more than just "fun": it helps rodents and rabbits exhibit natural behaviors like searching, gnawing, pushing, pulling, and exploring. This provides mental stimulation and prevents boredom. At DRD Rodent Shop® (specialists since 2011 ), we select toys that are practical and suited to your pet's abilities.
Searching, gnawing, rolling and discovering.
Foraging games and reward-based training.
Materials and shapes tailored to each animal.
Clear information and quickly delivered from our own stock.
Subcategories Play & Foraging
Which animals is this suitable for?
Choose toys that suit your pet's natural behavior and build . Guidelines:
- Hamsters & gerbils: foraging and searching often work best. Better to stay low and stable than high and hanging.
- Mice and rats: clever climbers; hanging toys can be fun, provided they're securely fastened.
- Guinea pigs: often enjoy gentle foraging and pushing/rolling; choose stable toys that don't cause any hard startling movements.
- Rabbits: Demolition, gnawing and brain games are usually favourites (demolition toys are often a hit).
- Chinchillas and degus: sturdy rodents; check toys regularly for wear and tear.
Checklist: How to choose the right toys
- Purpose: gnawing/demolishing, searching/foraging, or moving/rolling?
- Size: large enough and suitable for your animal.
- Material: suitable for (strong) rodents and safe to use.
- Stability: Does hanging suit your pet, or does it prefer to be on the ground?
- Reward: small portions; snacks remain a treat.
Practical tips
- Rotation: Rotate toys (2–3 items per week) to increase interest.
- Start simple: first achieve easy success, then make it more difficult.
- Scatter food: Use balls/rollers to “slow down” food and encourage foraging.
- Observe: every animal has preferences; adapt to them.
Hygiene & maintenance
- Check weekly for damage, loose parts or sharp edges.
- Replace toys that have become wet/sticky (especially wooden/cardboard toys).
- Clean plastic/metal items according to product information and allow to dry thoroughly.
Safety
- Hamsters: avoid high hanging/climbing cages; choose low and stable cages.
- Hanging: Hanging toys should be securely attached and not form unnecessary loops or loose cords.
- Snacks: Use small amounts to avoid overfeeding.
- Rodents: check chinchillas/degus/gerbils and other avid rodents more often.
FAQ Play & Foraging
My pet ignores toys. What can I do?
Start with a simple variation, make it attractive with a small amount of food/snack, and vary regularly.
Is foraging just for snacks?
No, you can also use part of the daily food to delay eating and stimulate searching behavior.
What is a good starting combination?
1 foraging item + 1 demolition item + possibly a ball/roll for variation.
