Ceramic Food & Water Bowl Apple 12 cm

Trixie Apple Food & Water Bowl 12 cm

The Trixie Apple Food & Water Bowl 12 cm is a cheerful ceramic bowl for rodents and rabbits. Thanks to its apple shape, the bowl is a nice eye-catcher in the enclosure, but above all, it remains practical: it is sturdy, has a smooth finish, and is easy to clean.

When it comes to food bowls, DRD looks at more than just the appearance. A good bowl helps to offer food in a fixed spot, making it easier to see how much your animal is eating. This bowl can also be used as a water bowl, as long as you keep the water clean. For the smallest animals, such as mice and dwarf hamsters, the bowl can also serve as a small sand bath.

Pros

✔ Made of glazed ceramic
✔ Cute apple design for a cheerful look
✔ Suitable as both a food bowl and a water bowl
✔ Can also be used as a small sand bath for mice and dwarf hamsters
✔ Smooth surface, so easy to wipe clean
✔ Sturdier than many lightweight plastic containers

Why choose a ceramic bowl?

A food bowl makes feeding more organized. Your animal learns where to find the food, and you can see more quickly if they are eating well. This is useful for animals that receive a fixed portion of kibble, pellets, herbs, seeds, or vegetables daily. Furthermore, by offering food in a fixed spot, it remains better separated from bedding and litter boxes.

Ceramic offers practical advantages in this regard. It is somewhat heavier than plastic, meaning the bowl is less likely to slide around. The glaze makes the surface smooth and wipeable. This is convenient for food, but also when using the bowl for water, moisture-rich vegetables, or sand.

The apple shape makes this bowl particularly charming in a natural or cheerful interior. The bowl is eye-catching enough to add atmosphere, but thanks to its compact size, it does not take up unnecessary space. With a capacity of approximately 180 ml, it is suitable for many daily uses, depending on the animal species, portion size, and number of animals.

Use as a food bowl

Use the Apple bowl for the daily portion of food, pellets, kibble, herbs, seeds, or a small amount of vegetables. Place the bowl on a fixed, flat spot in the enclosure. This way, your animal knows where to find the food, and you can easily check how much has been eaten.

• Fill the bowl with the recommended amount of food for your animal.
• Remove old, damp, or soiled food residues in a timely manner.
• Clean the bowl regularly, especially with fresh vegetables or moisture-rich food.
• Do not place the tray directly in a toilet area or in a place where a lot of bedding is dug into.

Use as a water bowl

This bowl can also be used as a water bowl. Pay extra attention to hygiene when doing so. Water in an open bowl can become contaminated more quickly by bedding, hay, hair, or food residue. Therefore, check the water several times a day and change it as soon as it is no longer clean.

• Fill the bowl with clean drinking water.
• Place the container down stably and on a level surface.
• Change the water daily, or more often when it becomes dirty.
• Rinse and clean the tray regularly to prevent limescale buildup.
• For animals that dig frequently or move a lot of bedding, it might be better to use a water bottle next to or instead of a water bowl.

Use as a sand bath for mice and dwarf hamsters

For mice and dwarf hamsters, this container can also be used as a small sand bath. Thanks to its ceramic shape, the container stands relatively firmly, and the smooth surface is easy to clean. Fill the container with a layer of suitable bath sand and place it in a stable spot in the enclosure.

For larger hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, and degus, this container is usually too small as a sand bath. These animals often need more space to roll or bathe properly. A larger sand bath is usually more suitable for them.

This tray is not intended as a sand bath for rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. These animals do not need a sand bath like dwarf hamsters, chinchillas, or degus use. For them, this product is primarily suitable as a food or water bowl.

For which animals is this Apple bowl suitable?

• Mouse: suitable for small portions of food, seeds, herbs, water, or as a small sand bath. Place the container stably and not too close to deep digging zones.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a food bowl, water bowl, or small sand bath. For sand, use a thin layer of suitable bath sand and check regularly to ensure the sand remains clean.
• Hamster: suitable for food, herbs, or snacks. The bowl can also be used for water, but place it so that only a small amount of bedding gets into it. As a sand bath, this bowl is usually too small for Syrian hamsters.
• Gerbil: suitable as a food bowl, but place it on a stable spot because gerbils dig a lot and can move bedding. For a sand bath, a larger container is usually more suitable.
• Dwarf Grate: suitable for food, vegetables, snacks, or water. Thanks to the ceramic, the bowl stands somewhat more firmly than lightweight bowls.
• Rat: suitable for vegetables, snacks, pellets, or water. For groups of rats, a larger or extra bowl may be needed, depending on the portions.
• Guinea pig: suitable for pellets, herbs, vegetables, or water. For multiple guinea pigs, an extra bowl can be handy to reduce congestion at one feeding spot.
• Rabbit: suitable for pellets, vegetables, or water. For larger rabbits or pairs, a larger water bowl may be more practical.
• Chinchilla: suitable for pellets or herbs. This container is too small for a sand bath; choose a larger sand bath with suitable bath sand for that purpose.
• Degu: suitable for pellets, herbs, or small portions of food. As a sand bath, this container is usually too small; for bathing, preferably choose a larger sand bath.

Does this bowl fit with Hamsterscaping and natural decor?

Yes, this Apple bowl fits nicely into a natural or themed interior. You can use it as a permanent feeding spot in a hamster enclosure, mouse enclosure, gerbilarium, guinea pig enclosure, or rabbit corner. For mice and dwarf hamsters, it can also serve as a small sand spot within a scending enclosure.

Preferably place ceramic products low and stable. Place the bowl on a flat surface, a sturdy platform, or slightly sunk into the bedding. This prevents it from tipping over when your animal pushes against it or digs around it.

What is ceramics?

Ceramic is fired earthenware that, in the case of this product, has been finished with a glaze layer. As a result, the bowl has a smooth, wipeable surface. This is practical for food, water, and sand, because you can easily clean the bowl and let it dry.

Ceramics may have minor imperfections in shape, glaze, or finish. This is inherent to this type of product and makes each bowl slightly different. Always check the bowl for damage or sharp edges before use.

Dimensions and material

Dimensions: approx. 12 × 11 cm

Contents: approx. 180 ml

Material: ceramic, glazed

Use: suitable as a food bowl, water bowl, and for mice/dwarf hamsters as a small sand bath

Composition: ceramic

Good to know

• Offer only under supervision.
• Check regularly for damage, sharp edges, or breakage.
• Place the container low, flat, and stable in the enclosure.
• Do not use the tray on high shelves where it could fall.
• Change the water daily, or more often if it is contaminated.
• Wash the container regularly and let it dry thoroughly.
• Use it as a sand bath only for mice and dwarf hamsters; a larger sand bath is more suitable for larger sand bath animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this apple bowl be used as both a food bowl and a water bowl?

Yes, this ceramic bowl can be used for food and water. If you use it as a water bowl, check very carefully that the water remains clean and change it daily or more often if necessary.

Can this container also be used as a sandbox?

Yes, for mice and dwarf hamsters, this container can be used as a small sand bath. For larger hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, and degus, a larger sand bath is usually more practical.

For which animals is this container suitable?

The bowl is suitable as a food or water bowl for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, dwarf rats, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. However, always consider the portion size, the number of animals, and its use in the enclosure.

Is 180 ml enough as a water bowl?

For small animals or as an extra water point, 180 ml may be sufficient. For larger animals, groups of animals, or on hot days, a larger water bowl or an extra drinking point may be more practical.

Why is ceramic suitable for a food bowl?

Ceramic is somewhat heavier than many plastic bowls and has a smooth glaze. As a result, the bowl stands more firmly and is easy to clean.

Can I place this container in deep bedding?

That is possible, but make sure the container is stable. For animals that dig a lot, it is often helpful to place the container on a sturdy platform, a flat surface, or a slightly recessed spot.

How do I clean the container?

Rinse away any food, water, or sand residue and clean the bowl with warm water. Let it dry thoroughly before offering food, water, or sand again.

Useful shopping links

• All food bowls
• Drinking bottles & water bowls
• Ceramics for rodents
• Sandboxes for rodents
• Bath sand for small rodents
• Hamster food bowls
• Gerbil food bowls
• Rat food bowls
• Guinea pig food bowls
• Rabbit food bowls
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