Aluminum Platform for Rodents & Rabbits!

Aluminum platform for rodents and rabbits

The Aluminium Platform is a sturdy, chew-resistant platform for animals that like to climb, sit, lie down, or gnaw on their furnishings. You can easily attach the platform to the bars of a cage using the included screw sets. Additionally, you can place the platform loosely and stably on the bottom, on the flat roof of a playhouse, or on another sturdy surface.

Aluminium is strong, hygienic, and easy to clean. This makes this platform a practical choice for animals that like to gnaw, such as gerbils, rats, chinchillas, and degus, but also for rabbits if you are looking for a sturdy and easy-to-clean platform. Furthermore, during warm days, aluminium feels cooler than wood or plastic, allowing your animal to seek out a pleasantly cooler spot.

Advantages of the Aluminum Platter

✔ Chew-resistant material: aluminum is ideal for animals that quickly damage wooden platforms.
✔ Cooling effect: aluminium naturally feels cooler and can provide a nice resting place during hot days.
✔ Easy to attach: hang the platform from the cage bars with the included screw sets.
✔ Can also be used separately: place the platform stably on the ground, on a flat house, or on another sturdy surface.
✔ Hygienic to maintain: aluminium does not absorb urine like wood and is easy to wipe clean.

Why choose an aluminum tray?

Wooden platforms are beautiful and natural, but they can be quickly gnawed on by real rodents. Gerbils, rats, chinchillas, and degus, in particular, can extensively damage wooden parts. An aluminium platform is a strong and durable solution in this case. The material is chew-resistant, wipes clean smoothly, and is suitable for animal enclosures where hygiene and sturdiness are important.

Additionally, aluminum is pleasant during warmer periods. The material feels cooler than many other materials. Your pet can choose whether to sit or lie on the platform. Always use the platform as an extra option in the enclosure and also ensure sufficient shade, fresh air, and other cool spots during hot days.

Available sizes

• 30.5 x 16 x 3 cm: compact size, handy for smaller cages, rat cages, gerbil enclosures, or as an extra platform.
• 40.5 x 20.5 x 3 cm: more spacious size, comfortable for larger animals or as a wider lying and sitting area.

The correct size depends on the animal species, the enclosure, and how you intend to use the platform. For larger animals, always choose a size on which the animal can sit or lie down comfortably.

For which animals is the Aluminum Platform suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a sturdy platform in a wire cage, provided it is placed low and safely.
• Dwarf hamster and hamster: suitable as a freestanding cooling platform or as a low-mounted platform. Always place it so that your hamster cannot fall from a great depth.
• Gerbil: very suitable, because aluminium is chew-resistant and withstands intensive gnawing better than wood or plastic.
• Dwarf rat and rat: suitable as a hanging platform, perch, or extra level in a wire cage.
• Guinea pig: especially suitable for placing loosely and stably as a cooler spot. Guinea pigs are not true climbers, so do not hang the platform high for them.
• Rabbit: suitable as a cooler resting place placed loosely.
• Chinchilla and degu: very suitable as a chew-proof platform, perch, or cooler resting place in a wire cage.

How do you attach the shelf?

Securely attach the platform to the bars using the included screw sets. After tightening, check that the platform hangs straight and does not wobble. Always place the platform at a logical height suitable for the animal. For small animals such as hamsters and mice, placing it low is important to prevent a risk caused by a fall height that is too great.

Don't want to hang the platform? Then you can also use it freestanding. Place it on a flat, stable surface, for example on the bottom of the enclosure, on a sturdy house with a flat roof, or on another platform. Make sure it cannot tip over or slide when your animal steps on it.

Use during warm days

The aluminium surface feels cooler and can therefore be pleasant in the summer. Do not place the platform in direct sunlight, as aluminium can actually become hot when exposed to the sun. Place it in a shady spot in the enclosure and let your animal choose whether it wants to use it.

In warm weather, it remains important to keep the entire enclosure cool. Consider shade, adequate ventilation, fresh drinking water, and avoiding direct sunlight on the enclosure.

Material and dimensions

Material: aluminium.

Dimensions:

• 30.5 x 16 x 3 cm (lxwxh)
• 40.5 x 20.5 x 3 cm (lxwxh)

Mounting: includes screw sets for attachment to bars.

Maintenance

The Aluminium Platform is easy to clean. Wipe it regularly with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly. For more extensive cleaning, you can remove the platform from the cage and clean it more thoroughly. While you are at it, check if the attachment is still securely fastened.

Good to know

Always place the platform stably and appropriately for the animal species. Do not hang it too high for animals that have difficulty climbing or can fall from a great height. Do not use the platform in direct sunlight. Regularly check that the screws are still securely tightened and that the platform remains clean and dry.

Frequently asked questions about the Aluminum Tray

Is the aluminum tray really chew-proof?

Yes, aluminium is chew-resistant and therefore very suitable for animals that quickly damage wooden or plastic platforms.

Can I attach the platform to bars?

Yes, the platform comes with screw sets that allow you to attach it to the bars of a cage.

Can I also place the tray separately?

Yes, that is possible. Place the tray on a flat and stable surface so that it cannot tip over or slide.

Is this platform suitable for gerbils?

Yes, aluminium is particularly practical for gerbils, because they often quickly gnaw through wooden and plastic parts.

Is the platform suitable for guinea pigs and rabbits?

Yes, but especially when you place it loosely and stably as a cooler resting spot. Guinea pigs and rabbits use platforms differently than climbing rodents, so always place it low and secure.

Does aluminum always stay cool?

Aluminium naturally feels cooler than many other materials, but it can become hot in direct sunlight. Therefore, always place the shelf in a shady spot.

Useful shopping links

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