Blackwood Corner House made of Bark Wood 17 or 25 cm

Zwartwoud Corner House – nail-free bark wood corner house with flat roof

The Zwartwoud Corner House is a natural bark wood house for rodents that enjoy sheltered spots, creating pathways, and actively using their enclosure. Thanks to its corner shape, you can easily place the house in a corner of the enclosure. This way, it takes up less space than a standalone house in the middle of the setup, while still providing your animal with a comfortable hiding place.

At DRD, when it comes to houses, we look not only at the external dimensions but, more importantly, at the opening, body structure, and how the animal uses them. This corner house is available in two sizes. The green animal logos in the product images show which animals each size is suitable for. This is important, because the right size makes the house more comfortable and practical to use.

Advantages of the Zwartwoud Corner House

✔ Efficient corner shape, ideal for a logical layout of the enclosure
✔ Flat roof that you can use as an extra surface or styling area
✔ Nail-free, so neatly finished without nails
✔ Open bottom, allowing you to place the house nicely in the bedding
✔ Natural appearance thanks to the bark wood and the Black Forest look

Why choose this corner house?

A corner house is handy when you want to make the most of the enclosure's space. You place the house against two sides of the enclosure, keeping the rest of the setup uncluttered. This makes the Zwartwoud Corner House ideal for scapes where you want to logically combine tunnels, bedding, sand, moss, cork, and foraging areas.

The flat roof makes this little house extra versatile. You can use the roof as a small platform, a spot for a food bowl, or as a subtle decorative surface within a natural-style setup. For hamsterscaping or gerbilscaping, for example, you can place a small amount of dried moss or light natural decoration on the roof so that the house fits even better into the scape.

Thanks to the open bottom, you can place the house partially in the bedding. This allows it to blend in more naturally with the enclosure, and your animal can use the house as a hiding place, passageway, or part of a regular route. This makes the house not only beautiful but also truly functional.

Which size do you choose?

Always choose the size based on the opening, body shape, and how your animal uses the house. If you are unsure between two sizes, the larger size is often more comfortable, especially if your animal really has to walk through the opening with filled cheek pouches or a broader build.

For which animals is the Zwartwoud Corner House suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a natural hiding place, route element, and small climbing spot. The smaller size fits nicely into an active mouse setup.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a corner house in a hamsterscaping enclosure. Position the house low and stable, for example, partially embedded in the bedding.
• Hamster: suitable as a natural hiding place and a house with a flat roof. For Syrian hamsters, pay close attention to the opening and choose the size that suits your hamster's build.
• Gerbil: suitable as a sturdy corner house for exploring, walking through, and gnawing. The corner shape fits nicely into gerbilscaping with deep bedding.
• Dwarf rat: suitable as a natural corner house or route element, depending on the size. Because dwarf rats can vary among themselves, look primarily at the opening, body structure, and intended use.
• Rat: suitable as a low hiding place, corner house, or natural Ratscaping element when the chosen size suits your rats. For larger rats, it is especially important to carefully check the opening.
• Degu: suitable as a natural shelter and gnawing element when the size matches the body build. Degus are active gnawers, so check the house regularly for signs of wear.

This corner house is not suitable for guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas. For these animals, it is better to choose a more spacious house or another natural furnishing element that better suits their build and way of moving.

Usage & placement

Place the Zwartwoud Corner House in a stable spot in the enclosure, preferably in a corner. Thanks to the open bottom, you can place the house nicely in the bedding. This way, it blends in naturally with tunnels, digging zones, cork, moss, and other aquascaping materials.

For dwarf hamsters and hamsters, use the house primarily low and sturdy as a hiding place, passageway, or resting point in the enclosure. For gerbils, you can combine the corner house with deep bedding, gnawing material, and sturdy natural tunnels. For dwarf rats and rats, the house can be part of a Ratscaping zone with bedding, sniffing areas, and low routes.

You can use the flat roof as an extra surface. For example, place a light food bowl on it, lay a little dried moss on it, or use it as a quiet decorative platform in the scape. However, keep the structure stable and appropriate for your animal's behavior.

Material/composition

Material/composition: bark wood.

The Zwartwoud Corner House is made of bark wood and has a natural, dark Zwartwoud look. The house is nail-free, making it a perfect fit for owners looking for a natural, robust, and neatly finished home.

Dimensions

• 17 cm: approx. 17 × 17 × 11 cm, opening approx. 8 × 5 cm.
• 25 cm: approx. 25 × 25 × 19 cm, opening approx. 12 × 9 cm.
• Bottom: open bottom.

Good to know

Check the house regularly for wear and tear, especially with animals that like to gnaw. Signs of use are inherent to natural bark wood. Replace the house when it is gnawed too far or becomes less stable.

The green animal logos on the product images show which animals the selected size is suitable for. Therefore, always check the variant you select carefully.

Useful shopping links

• All houses for rodents
• Bark wood for natural landscaping
• Natural rodent setup
• Chewing material for rodents
• Hamsterscaping
• Gerbilscaping
• Ratscaping

Frequently asked questions about the Zwartwoud Corner House

With the Zwartwoud Corner House, you provide the enclosure with a natural hiding place that makes clever use of the corner space. A great choice for owners who want to add more structure, shelter, and scaving possibilities without sacrificing unnecessary walking space.