Merlin multi-chamber house 28 cm for mice and dwarf hamsters

Getzoo Merlin Multi-Chamber House 28 cm – compact living labyrinth for mice and dwarf hamsters

The Getzoo Merlin 28 cm Multi-Chamber House is a compact wooden multi-chamber house for mice and dwarf hamsters. With its three chambers, two entrances, open bottom, and removable roof, Merlin fits beautifully into a naturally decorated enclosure. Your pet gets multiple sheltered spaces to sleep, nest, store food, or move through quietly.

At DRD, when it comes to multi-chamber houses, we focus primarily on size, layout, openings, accessibility, and the animal for which the house makes the real sense. Merlin has external dimensions of approx. 28 × 20 × 8 cm and openings of approx. Ø 5 cm. This makes the house particularly suitable for small animals such as mice and dwarf hamsters. Merlin is too small for Syrian hamsters/golden hamsters; for those, you would prefer a more spacious multi-chamber house with larger openings.

Pros of the Getzoo Merlin Multi-Room House

✔ Three rooms for sleeping, nesting, storage, and routes
✔ Two entrances for a natural flow
✔ Compact size, ideal for mice and dwarf hamsters
✔ Removable roof for easy inspection and cleaning
✔ Slope to the roof for an extra route and use of the top
✔ Open bottom, practical for bedding and hamsterscaping

Why choose a compact multi-room house?

A multi-chamber house aligns well with the natural behavior of small rodents. Instead of one open space, your animal gets multiple rooms and passageways. As a result, the house can be used as a sleeping area, storage room, hiding place, and quiet route within the enclosure.

This is especially pleasant for dwarf hamsters, as they like to use different spaces. One room can serve as a nesting place, while another is used for food storage or as a passageway. Mice also like to use sheltered routes and multiple small places to retreat to.

Merlin is compact, but due to its width of approx. 20 cm, it is just slightly more spacious in depth than a very narrow house. This makes it a nice fit as a central resting place for dwarf hamsters or as a well-organized multi-chamber house in a mouse enclosure. The house provides structure without the enclosure immediately looking cluttered.

Removable roof: handy for inspection and cleaning

The removable roof is a major advantage of multi-chamber houses. You can easily check if the nest remains clean, if there is food stored, and if everything is dry and tidy. This is especially useful for dwarf hamsters, as they often organize their own home and can store food in one of the chambers.

Because you can lift the roof, you do not have to remove the entire house from the enclosure every time. This causes less disturbance for your animal and makes maintenance easier to manage. Always place the roof back properly after inspection so that it lies firmly and level.

Slope to the roof

Merlin features a ramp that allows your pet to reach the roof of the house. This turns the house into not only a shelter but also a small waypoint within the enclosure. This can be particularly enjoyable for mice and dwarf hamsters, as they like to use various routes and sheltered passageways.

The roof can be incorporated low down in the setup as extra surface area. Think of a small foraging spot, a light decoration, or a natural route. Only place heavy items on the roof when the house is stable and the combination fits logically into the enclosure. A running wheel or heavy sandbox usually stands more securely on a separate platform.

For which animals is the Getzoo Merlin Multi-Room House suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a compact wooden multi-chamber house with multiple rooms and routes. Mice like to use sheltered spaces to rest, hide, and move through the enclosure.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable for Russian dwarf hamsters, Campbell's dwarf hamsters, Roborovski dwarf hamsters, and Chinese dwarf hamsters. The house offers multiple rooms and fits nicely into a natural dwarf hamster enclosure.

Merlin is too small for gerbils and Syrian hamsters/golden hamsters. The openings and chambers are compact and therefore primarily designed for mice and dwarf hamsters. For gerbils, dwarf rats, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus, this house is not suitable as a practical hiding place. For these animals, you would prefer to choose a larger house, a wider tunnel, or a sturdier platform that better suits their body size and movement patterns.

Use in hamsterscaping

In a dwarf hamster enclosure, Merlin can serve as a compact central resting place. Place the house on a stable base and gradually build up the bedding around the house. Thanks to the open bottom, your dwarf hamster can use the substrate and nesting material themselves and furnish the rooms according to their own preference.

Merlin comes into his own when you connect the house to other elements of the enclosure. Think of a sand bath, cork tunnel, running wheel, foraging area, or a natural route past moss and wooden elements. This way, the house does not become a standalone object, but a logical part of the enclosure.

The height of approx. 8 cm makes Merlin relatively low. This is pleasant in a natural scape, as the roof can easily be included as a low waypoint. Do ensure that the house remains stable and cannot tip over or sag.

Use for mice

For mice, Merlin is a nice combination of hiding place, waypoint, and small chambers. Mice are social animals and like to use multiple sheltered spots in the enclosure. The three chambers can help bring calm, route formation, and freedom of choice to the layout.

Because mice like to shelter together, it is important to have at least one spacious hiding place in the enclosure that the group can fit in together. Merlin can serve as a nice, compact multi-chambered spot for this purpose, optionally combined with extra houses, tunnels, hanging spots, and nesting material.

Open bottom with ground cover

The open bottom is practical in an enclosure with bedding. Your animal walks directly on its own surface and can bring in its own nesting material. This works particularly well for dwarf hamsters, as they like to build their own sleeping area.

In a scape with deep bedding, a multi-chamber house may sink slightly when there is a lot of digging. Therefore, place the house on a sturdy, level base or use suitable Getzoo feet when working with a deep digging layer. This ensures the chambers and entrances remain more accessible.

Handy included: legs for Getzoo hamster houses

Do you use a deep layer of bedding? Then the Getzoo legs can come in handy. You place them under a matching Getzoo multi-chamber house so that the house stands higher and more stable in the bedding. This ensures that the chambers and entrances remain more accessible when your pet is actively digging.

Getzoo Legs for Hamster Houses

Set of 4 wooden legs for Getzoo hamster houses and multi-chamber houses. Especially useful for hamsterscaping with deep bedding, so that the house remains better above the digging layer.

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Placement in the enclosure

Always place Merlin stably and low in the enclosure. A sturdy placement is especially important when your animal walks onto the roof via the ramp. Place the house on a flat surface and gradually build up the bedding around the house.

• Place the house on a stable base or use suitable legs for deep bedding.
• Keep both entrances easily accessible.
• Always put the removable roof back neatly after inspection.
• Use the roof as a low route, not as a high climbing structure.
• Combine with nesting material, cork tunnels, a sand bath, and foraging spots.
• After furnishing, check that the house cannot tilt or subside.

Cleaning & maintenance

Thanks to the removable roof, you can inspect the chambers more easily. Gently remove soiled nesting material and check the chambers for stash, moisture, or dirt. Clean the wood thoroughly with a dry or slightly damp cloth and allow it to dry completely before replacing the house.

Do not use too much water and do not submerge the house. Wood looks its best when kept dry and tidy. Check the house regularly for wear, loose parts, and gnaw marks. As long as the house remains sturdy and tidy, it can simply remain part of the enclosure.

Material & specifications

• Material: birch wood.
• Dimensions: approx. 28 × 20 × 8 cm.
• Openings: approx. Ø 5 cm.
• Number of rooms: 3 rooms.
• Number of entrances: 2 entrances.
• Bottom: open bottom.
• Roof: removable roof.
• Alternative route: ramp to the roof.
• Use: multi-chambered house, nesting site, shelter, storeroom, and waypoint.
• Suitable for: mice and dwarf hamsters.
• Not suitable for: Syrian hamsters/golden hamsters, gerbils, dwarf rats, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.

Good to know

Merlin is a compact multi-chamber house for small rodents. For dwarf hamsters and mice, it offers sheltered chambers and multiple routes. For Syrian hamsters/golden hamsters, the house is too small; for these animals, it is better to choose a larger multi-chamber house with more spacious chambers and openings.

Because the house has an open base, it works well in combination with ground cover. In deep excavation layers, suitable legs or a firm base are useful to prevent entrances from becoming clogged or the house from tilting.

Use the roof and the slope as a low, stable route. Do not place the house so high that falling or tipping over becomes a risk. Regularly check that the house is still standing firmly and that all parts remain in good condition.

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Frequently asked questions about the Getzoo Merlin Multi-Chamber House 28 cm

With the Getzoo Merlin Multi-Chamber House 28 cm, you provide mice and dwarf hamsters with a compact, natural, and practical multi-chamber house. A great choice for owners who want to add a sheltered resting place, a storage room, and an extra route without losing much space in the enclosure.