Wooden Platform with Rim for Rodents

Trixie Wooden Platform with Rim for Rodents

The Trixie Wooden Platform with Rim is a natural wooden platform that allows you to create extra space, structure, and a clear view in the enclosure. Thanks to the raised rim, bedding, sand, food, or decorations stay on the platform better. This makes this platform handy as an extra layer, feeding area, resting spot, or landscaping area.

The platform is suitable for mice, hamsters, dwarf rats, and rats. For hamsters and dwarf hamsters, hang the platform low, just above the bedding, so that it remains easily accessible. The largest size can also be used low for guinea pigs and small rabbits. The smaller sizes are particularly useful for guinea pigs and rabbits as a platform to place a treat or a food bowl on.

Advantages of the Trixie Wooden Tray with Rim

✔ Made of natural wood with bark edges
✔ The raised edge keeps bedding, sand, or decorations better in place
✔ With screw fixing for mounting in a wire cage
✔ Practical as an extra platform, feeding area, resting place, or hiding place
✔ Great for hamsterscaping , mouse enclosures, and rat cages

Why choose a tray with a rim?

A platform offers more possibilities for the enclosure. You create an extra layer, a stable spot for food or water, a resting place, or a sheltered spot underneath the platform. The raised edge makes this model extra practical, as loose materials are less likely to slide off the platform.

For mice, the platform can become part of a route with ladders, tunnels, and hanging spots. For hamsters and dwarf hamsters, however, you use the platform at a lower level, for example, as a stable place for a food bowl, water bowl, sand bath, or decoration. For rats and dwarf rats, the platform can be used as an extra resting place or waypoint in the cage.

For guinea pigs and small rabbits, the largest size is particularly interesting when hung low and stable. The smaller sizes are mainly suitable for these animals as a practical platform for placing treats, herbs, a snack, or a food bowl.

How do you use the wooden tray?

• Securely attach the platform to the bars with the screw fastener.
• Hang the platform at a height suitable for the animal species.
• For hamsters and dwarf hamsters, use it low, just above the bedding.
• Use it for mice, pygmy rats, and rats as a waypoint, resting place, or extra layer.
• Use smaller sizes for guinea pigs and rabbits, especially as a food or snack tray.

After attachment, always check that the platform hangs securely. Only place heavy bowls on the platform when the attachment is stable and the platform cannot tip over. Regular checking is especially important for animals that like to gnaw.

For which animals is the Trixie Wooden Platform with Rim suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as an extra platform, waypoint, and resting place in a mouse enclosure. Combine with ladders, tunnels, or hanging spots for safe routes.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a low, stable spot for a food bowl, water bowl, sand bath, or decoration. Hang the platform just above the bedding.
• Hamster: suitable as a low platform in a spacious enclosure, for example for food, water, sand, or natural decorations. Do not hang high.
• Dwarf grate: suitable as a platform, resting place, or waypoint. Choose a size that suits the animal and the cage setup.
• Rat: suitable as an extra platform or route area in the rat cage. For multiple rats together, the largest size makes the most sense.
• Guinea pig: the largest size can be used low down as a perch or resting platform. The smaller sizes are especially handy as a platform to place treats, herbs, or a food bowl on.
• Small rabbit: the largest size can be used at a low level when the size suits the animal. Smaller sizes are mainly suitable as a food or snack tray.

For larger rabbits and heavier animals, this platform is usually less suitable as a resting place. In that case, it is better to choose a more spacious and sturdier platform that better suits the size and weight of the animal.

Sizes and variants

• 17 × 17 cm: compact platform for mice, small hamsters, or as a food/snack platform for guinea pigs and small rabbits
• 28 × 28 cm: medium size for mice, hamsters, dwarf hamsters, dwarf rats, and smaller rats
• 33 × 33 cm: larger variant for rats, dwarf rats, and low use for guinea pigs or small rabbits

Choose the size based on the animal and the purpose of the platform. If you mainly want to create a waypoint, a smaller size is often sufficient. If you want your animal to be able to sit or lie on it, the largest size is usually more practical.

Material and dimensions

• Material: wood / bark wood
• Dimensions: approx. 17 × 17 cm, 28 × 28 cm or 33 × 33 cm
• Mounting: screw mounting for wire cages
• Use: plateau, resting place, hiding place, feeding place or scaping base
• Safety advice: only offer under supervision and check regularly for wear

The tray is made of bark wood. This material has a natural and rustic appearance. Because wood and bark are natural materials, the texture may vary slightly from tray to tray. Some bark may also come loose in places. This is characteristic of this type of material and complements the natural look of the product.

The wood species used are softwoods without resin canals. The wood is dried for a long period, and the glue used consists of a cellulose-based mixture.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Regularly remove loose bedding, sand, and food remnants from the platform.
• Clean the wood locally when it has become dirty or damp.
• Let the tray dry thoroughly before using it again.
• Check the screw fastening regularly.
• Replace the shelf if it is damaged or no longer hangs securely.

Only place water bowls on the plateau if it is securely mounted and easily accessible. If the plateau often gets wet, it is better to adjust the layout so that the wood stays neat for longer.

Good to know

• Use the platform at a height that suits your pet.
• Hang the platform for hamsters and dwarf hamsters low, just above the bedding.
• Use smaller sizes for guinea pigs and small rabbits, especially as a food or snack tray.
• Check regularly for gnaw marks, loose bark, sharp edges, or wear.
• Check the screw fastening very carefully when the tray is used frequently.

Frequently asked questions about the Trixie Wooden Tray with Rim

What do you use a wooden tray with a rim for?

You use the platform as an extra layer, waypoint, resting place, feeding spot, hiding place, or stable spot for sand, moss, or decorations. The rim helps to keep material better on the platform.

Is this platform suitable for hamsters?

Yes, but hang the platform for hamsters and dwarf hamsters low, just above the bedding. This way, it remains easily accessible and suits their way of moving better.

Is this platform suitable for rats?

Yes, the platform is suitable for dwarf rats and rats. For multiple rats together, the largest size makes the most sense, as rats like to have enough space to sit or lie down.

Can a guinea pig use this platform?

The largest size can be used low down as a perch or resting platform for guinea pigs. The smaller sizes are especially handy as a platform for placing treats, herbs, or a food bowl.

Can a small rabbit use this platform?

The largest size can be used at a low level if the size suits the rabbit. The smaller sizes are primarily suitable as a food or snack tray, not as a resting place.

Which size should I choose?

Choose 17 × 17 cm for a small waypoint or snack spot, 28 × 28 cm for general use with small animals, and 33 × 33 cm when you want more space for sitting, lying down, or a larger feeding area.

Can I put bedding on the platform?

Yes, that is possible. Due to the raised edge, a thin layer of ground cover, sand, or moss stays in place better than on a flat plateau without an edge.

How do I attach the shelf?

The platform has a screw attachment for wire cages. Tighten the attachment securely and regularly check that the platform remains stable.

Is it normal for some bark to peel off?

Yes, that can occasionally happen with bark wood. The material has a natural structure. Do check the plateau regularly and remove loose pieces when necessary.

Useful shopping links

• All platforms & ladders
• Mouse platforms & ladders
• Hamster platforms & ladders
• Rat platforms & ladders
• Guinea pig cage setup
• Trixie products

Combine the Trixie Wooden Platform with Rim with bedding, sand, moss, tunnels, and natural decorations. This makes the enclosure more organized, natural, and pleasant to move through.