Root Cube Hanging House 22.5 cm for mice, rats, and degus

Root Cube Hanging House 22.5 cm for mice, rats, and degus

The 22.5 cm Cube Carrot Hanging House is a soft hanging house made of plush and cotton for animals that like to sleep, hang, or rest in a sheltered spot. The cube shape creates a cozy indoor nook, while the cheerful carrot design immediately adds a playful accent to the enclosure.

At DRD, when it comes to hanging houses, we focus primarily on size, suspension, material, and the animal's behavior. This hanging house measures approximately 22.5 × 22.5 × 22.5 cm and comes with a hanging system. This makes it particularly attractive for mice, pygmy rats, rats, and degus, who prefer to use higher or sheltered resting spots. Because the house is made of fabric, regular checks remain important.

✔ Soft cube shape for sheltered lying inside
✔ Plush and cotton for a comfortable resting place
✔ Includes suspension system for mounting in a wire cage
✔ Nice for rats that like to sleep higher up
✔ Also suitable for mice and pygmy rats if the size fits well
✔ Cheerful root design as a playful accent in the enclosure

Why choose the Root Cube Hanging House?

A hanging house provides animals with an extra resting place above the floor of the enclosure. This is particularly interesting for animals that enjoy climbing, creating routes, and lying in shelter. Rats often use hanging houses as a sleeping place, a gathering spot, or a soft resting place. Mice can use a hanging house as a sheltered nesting spot when it hangs safely and low enough. Degus can use the hanging house when they handle fabric materials carefully.

The cube shape provides more shelter than an open hammock. Your pet can really crawl inside the little house and is therefore more out of sight. This makes the hanging house great for animals that like to have their own spot. At the same time, the hanging house remains easily accessible, because you hang it in a place that matches the cage's decor.

The root design makes this hanging house extra fun in a cheerful or themed interior. It is a soft accessory, but also a decorative element that pairs well with other root products, soft baskets, hammocks, and resting places.

For which animals is this hanging house suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a soft hanging house when hung low and securely. Mice can use it as a sheltered resting place or nesting site, provided the suspension is stable and there is no risk of falling.
• Dwarf rat: suitable if the dwarf rat is a good size match. Because dwarf rats can vary in size, actual body size remains the deciding factor. Hang the house securely and ensure safe routes to it.
• Rat: very suitable as a soft hanging house in a rat cage. Rats like to sleep in hanging spots and often use cubes as a cozy sleeping or resting place. Ensure good securing and fall protection underneath the house.
• Degu: suitable for degus that handle fabric and seams carefully. Degus can be avid gnawers, so carefully check that the material remains intact and remove the hanging house at the first signs of clear wear.

For dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils, a fabric hanging house is usually less logical as permanent furnishing. These animals are often more focused on digging, gathering nesting material, and gnawing on loose or soft materials. For guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and ferrets, you would prefer to choose a larger or differently shaped house, basket, or hanging product that better suits their size and movement patterns.

Use for rats

For rats, this hanging house is a nice, soft sleeping spot. Rats like to use the height in their enclosure and often sleep together in hammocks, cubes, and sleeping bags. Due to the closed cube shape, this little house feels more sheltered than an open hammock.

Hang the house in a place where your rats can easily reach it via platforms, ladders, ropes, or other routes. Also, ensure that any potential fall is cushioned by a platform, hammock, or soft furnishings underneath. This way, the hanging house remains comfortable and practical in your daily living space.

Use for mice

Mice love small, sheltered places and can use a hanging house as a nesting or resting spot. Do not hang the mouse house too high and ensure a clear route to it, for example via branches, ladders, ropes, or platforms.

Because mice are small and agile, stable suspension is important. Check that the house does not wobble too much and that the entrance remains easily accessible. Combine the hanging house with other hiding places, climbing opportunities, and nesting material so that your mice have multiple choices.

Use for degus

Degus are active animals that enjoy climbing, gnawing, and exploring their surroundings. This hanging house can be a nice, soft resting place for degus that leave dust alone. Always observe the behavior of your own animals closely when doing so.

Because degus can gnaw enthusiastically, monitoring is especially important. If you see them pulling at the seams, straps, or fabric, remove the hanging house from the enclosure. For degus that handle fabric materials carefully, the hanging house can be a nice, sheltered spot to rest for a while.

How do you hang the hanghouse safely?

• Attach the hanging house to sturdy bars or a stable suspension point.
• Check that the metal clamp and wide straps are securely fastened.
• Hang the house at a height that suits your animal and its climbing ability.
• Ensure a safe route to the cabin, for example via platforms, ladders, or ropes.
• When using a higher suspension, always use fall protection under the house.
• Regularly check the fabric, seams, straps, and suspension points.

A hanging house must be easily accessible. If you notice that your animal is having trouble getting in, hang the house lower or make the route easier. For young, older, or less agile animals, a lower suspension is often the best choice.

Materials and maintenance

The Root Cube Hanging House is made of plush and cotton. Plush feels soft to the touch, and cotton is pleasant for a fabric accessory in the enclosure. Because fabric products can trap hair, dust, and bedding, regular shaking out and cleaning are important.

Hand washing is recommended for this hanging house. Wash the house carefully and let it dry completely before hanging it back up. While cleaning, immediately check if the seams, straps, clamp, and fabric are still in good condition.

Good to know

This hanging house is soft and comfortable, but not chew-proof. This is normal for plush and cotton products. Use it primarily for animals that handle fabric materials carefully, and check regularly for loose threads, holes, or damage.

Do you see clear wear, loose filling, broken seams, or damaged suspension straps? Then remove the hanging house from the enclosure. This keeps the setup tidy and appropriate for your animal's behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this hanging house suitable for rats?
Yes, the hanging house is very suitable for rats that like to sleep in soft hanging spots. Ensure secure attachment, safe routes, and fall protection underneath the house.

Can I use this hanging house for mice?
Yes, mice can use this hanging house when it is hung low, stable, and secure. Make sure they can easily access it.

Is this hanging house suitable for degus?
The hanging house may be suitable for degus that leave dust alone. Because degus like to gnaw, you must check the house regularly and remove it if it shows signs of wear.

Can the hang house be washed?
Yes, hand washing is recommended. Let the little house dry completely before hanging it back up.

Useful shopping links

• Rat hammocks
• Rat nesting material, cushions & baskets
• Mouse hammocks
• Mouse nesting material
• Degoe hammocks
• Ferret houses, baskets & cushions

The 22.5 cm Root Hanging House Cube is a soft, cheerful resting place for animals that like to hang or sleep in a sheltered spot. For rats, it is a nice sleeping cube; for mice, a cozy hanging nest; and for degus, a fun option if they handle fabric materials carefully.