Castle 17 cm for Mice & Dwarf Hamsters

Trixie Castle 17 cm for mice and dwarf hamsters

The Trixie Castle 17 cm is a playful wooden house for small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters. Thanks to the castle shape, multiple openings, and two levels, your pet gets a fun place to hide, explore, climb, and walk through.

This little castle fits beautifully into a natural interior and hamsterscaping. It immediately gives the enclosure more structure: a sheltered spot at the bottom, a small lookout point at the top, and a playful route through the little house via the openings.

Pros of the Trixie Castle 17 cm

✔ Made of wood with a natural look
✔ Compact house for mice and dwarf hamsters
✔ Multiple openings to walk through and explore
✔ Two floors for an extra playful layout
✔ Combines beautifully with hamsterscaping , moss, tunnels, and bedding

Why choose a castle cottage?

A little house doesn't have to be just a sleeping place. For small rodents, a house can also become part of the route through the enclosure. The Trixie Castle has multiple openings and levels, allowing your animal to choose: in, out, up, over, or simply sit sheltered for a moment.

This little castle is great fun for mice because they enjoy climbing, exploring, and using different routes. For dwarf hamsters, it is primarily a playful hiding place that can be placed low in the enclosure. Due to its compact size and small openings, this house is mainly intended for small animals.

How do you use the Trixie Castle in the enclosure?

• Place the castle low and stable on, or lightly in, the ground cover.
• Use it as a shelter, waypoint, or small lookout point.
• Combine it with tunnels, moss, cork, willow bridges, or platforms.
• Ensure that the area around the castle remains safe and easily accessible.
• Regularly check that the openings, edges, and recesses remain tidy.

For dwarf hamsters, it is best to place the castle low in the enclosure, for example, partially against the bedding. This keeps the house easily accessible and prevents high points of failure. For mice, the castle can be more part of a playful route, as long as there are sufficient safe stepping stones and landing spots around the house.

For which animals is the Trixie Castle suitable?

• Mouse: very suitable as a playful little house, waypoint, and lookout spot. Mice can actively use the openings and levels.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a compact hiding place and landscaping element. Place the castle low and easily accessible.

This castle is too small for Syrian hamsters. The openings are approx. ø 3.5 cm and approx. 3.5 × 5.5 cm. For a Syrian hamster, it is preferable to choose a more spacious house with larger entrances. This castle is also too small as a suitable hiding or sleeping place for gerbils, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.

Material and dimensions

• Dimensions: approx. 17 × 12 × 15 cm
• Openings: approx. ø 3.5 cm / 3.5 × 5.5 cm / ø 3.5 cm
• Material: wood
• Open bottom: no
• Use: shelter, playhouse, waypoint and landscaping element
• Safety advice: only offer under supervision and check regularly for wear

The wooden products are made from bark wood and wood with a natural character. As a result, the structure may vary slightly from castle to castle. Some bark may also come loose in places. This is characteristic of this type of material and fits the natural appearance 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. However, always inspect the house yourself for wear, loose parts, and gnaw marks.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Regularly remove bedding, leftover food, and nesting material from and around the castle.
• Clean the wood locally when it has become dirty or damp.
• Let the castle dry thoroughly before putting it back.
• Regularly check the openings, edges, and recesses for wear.
• Replace the castle when it is damaged or no longer remains sturdy.

Is the small house being used as a toilet? Then it is better to remove it, clean it, and possibly make slight adjustments to the interior. Wood looks its best when used dry and clean.

Good to know

• The openings are small; always check if your animal fits through with plenty of room.
• Suitable for mice and dwarf hamsters.
• Not suitable for Syrian hamsters, gerbils, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
• Place the dwarf hamster castle low and stable.
• Check regularly for gnaw marks, loose bark, and sharp edges.
• Do not use the castle as a heavy load-bearing platform.

Frequently asked questions about the Trixie Castle 17 cm

Is the Trixie Castle suitable for mice?

Yes, this little castle is very suitable for mice. Mice can use it as a hiding place, waypoint, climbing structure, and small lookout spot.

Is this castle suitable for dwarf hamsters?

Yes, the castle is suitable for dwarf hamsters. Place it low and stable in the enclosure so that your dwarf hamster can easily get in and out.

Is this castle suitable for Syrian hamsters?

No, this castle is too small for Syrian hamsters. The openings are narrow, making a larger hamster house a better choice.

Is the castle suitable for gerbils?

No, we are not positioning this castle for gerbils. Due to its small size and narrow openings, it is primarily suitable for mice and dwarf hamsters.

Does the castle have an open bottom?

No, this castle does not have an open bottom. Therefore, check regularly to see if any food scraps, bedding, or dirt remain inside the little house.

Can my pet sit on top of the castle?

Yes, small animals such as mice and dwarf hamsters can use the castle as a lookout point. However, place it low and stable so that no high points of failure are created.

Can my pet gnaw on the castle?

The castle is made of wood and can be gnawed on. Check the product regularly and replace it when it is too worn or becomes damaged.

Is this castle suitable for hamsterscaping?

Yes, this little castle is especially nice for dwarf hamsterscaping. Combine it with bedding, moss, tunnels, cork, and other natural materials for a playful setup.

Useful shopping links

• Mouse houses
• Hamster houses
• Houses for dwarf hamsters
• Hamsterscaping
• Dried moss

Combine the Trixie Castle 17 cm with bedding, moss, tunnels, and natural decorations. This creates a playful setup where mice and dwarf hamsters can hide, climb, explore, and gnaw.