Hanging Metal Hay Rack 20 cm

Trixie Hanging Metal Hay Rack 20 cm

The Trixie Hanging Metal Hay Rack 20 cm is a compact basic hay rack for neatly presenting hay. You simply hang the rack on the bars of the enclosure, which keeps the hay together better and prevents it from ending up on the floor as quickly.

The hay rack is made of powder-coated metal, has rounded bars, and a lockable roof. This roof helps prevent animals from climbing into the rack or sitting on top of the hay. This ensures the rack remains primarily a feeding area, and the hay remains more accessible to guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.

Advantages of the Trixie Metal Hay Rack

✔ Wall-mounted model: handy when you want to save floor space
✔ Made of sturdy powder-coated metal
✔ Roof helps prevent animals from climbing into the hay rack
✔ Holds hay together better and limits soiling
✔ Rounded bars for comfortable hay baling
✔ Suitable as a compact basic hay rack

Why choose a hanging hay rack?

Hay is an important part of daily care for guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. These animals eat small amounts of hay throughout the day. A hay rack helps to present the hay in an organized manner and prevents it from becoming directly contaminated by urine, droppings, or bedding.

A hanging hay rack is particularly useful when you want to save floor space. You attach the rack to the bars, so the hay area remains clearly marked and the hay is not immediately pulled loose throughout the enclosure. This makes refilling and checking easier.

The closable roof is an important detail. Some animals try to climb into an open hay rack or sit on top of the hay. The roof helps prevent this, ensuring the rack continues to function better as a feeding place.

For which animals is the Trixie Metal Hay Rack suitable?

• Guinea pig: suitable as a compact hay rack. For multiple guinea pigs, a single 20 cm rack may be on the small side; in that case, it is better to place a second rack or choose a larger model.
• Rabbit: suitable as a hanging hay rack in an enclosure or run with bars. Always check that your rabbit can comfortably reach the hay and that its head does not fit between the bars.
• Chinchilla: suitable for neatly offering dry hay. Hang the hay rack securely and in a place where the hay remains clean and dry.
• Degu: suitable as a hay rack for daily hay and foraging behavior. Degus can actively pull and gnaw, so check the fastening and bars regularly.

For mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils, a hay rack usually has no clear function. These animals use hay primarily as nesting material or natural landscaping material and do not eat it as a daily hay staple like guinea pigs and rabbits. For rats, a hay rack is also less logical, as hay does not play a fixed role in their daily care and dusty hay can be unpleasant for their sensitive airways.

Usage & placement

Hang the hay rack securely from the bars of the enclosure. Place the rack at a height where your animal can reach the hay comfortably. The animal should not have to jump, stretch, or eat with its head in an awkward position.

Fill the hay rack with clean, dry hay. Do not press the hay down too tightly, so that your animal can easily pull out tufts. Check daily whether the hay is still fresh and remove old, wet, dusty, or soiled hay in time.

For guinea pigs and rabbits, a hay rack often works well near a litter box or a designated hay corner. Many animals enjoy eating hay while sitting at their litter box. By strategically placing the rack there, you can often keep the enclosure clean more easily.

Pay close attention to the bar spacing

The bar spacing of this hay rack is approximately 4 cm. This can be convenient for easily pulling hay out of the rack, but it does require supervision from your own animal. A good hay rack allows the animal to reach the hay with its muzzle but prevents the entire head from fitting between the bars.

Always check this after hanging it up. Does the head just fit between the bars, or is your animal trying to squeeze through? If so, remove the hay rack from the enclosure and choose another way to offer hay. This is especially important for young animals, small animals, or animals with a narrow head.

Keep hay clean and accessible

A hay rack does not keep all the hay perfectly contained. Animals pull hay out, select what they like, and sometimes drop tufts. This is part of natural eating behavior. The rack primarily helps to make the hay area more organized and to prevent the hay from spreading completely throughout the enclosure too quickly.

Is the hay rack emptying quickly, or do you notice that multiple animals want to eat at the same time? Then a second hay rack or a larger hay rack is often preferable. This prevents congestion at one feeding spot and allows all animals to access hay more calmly.

The animal welfare label

This product bears the Tierschutz-Kennzeichen. This is an animal welfare label for products that have been assessed in accordance with the Austrian Animal Welfare Act. The assessment considers, among other things, legal regulations, current insights, practical experience, and the use of the product by the relevant animal species.

For you as an owner, this provides extra guidance when choosing a product intended for animal-friendly use. It remains important to securely fasten the hay rack, check the bar spacing on your own animal, and offer clean hay daily.

Material & maintenance

The hay rack is made of powder-coated metal. Metal is sturdy, chew-resistant, and easy to clean. However, do check regularly whether the coating, bars, and hanging points are still in good condition.

Regularly remove old hay and small remnants. If necessary, clean the hay rack with a slightly damp cloth and dry it thoroughly before adding new hay. Do not use the hay rack if sharp edges, loose parts, rust, or damaged bars develop.

Great to combine with

The Trixie Hanging Metal Hay Rack fits well with a permanent haymaking area. You can combine it with:

• Hay for rodents and rabbits
• Hay racks and hay sacks
• Guinea pig hay
• Rabbit hay
• Chinchilla hay
• Degoe hay
• Guinea pig toilets
• Rabbit toilets

Good to know

Offer the Trixie Metal Hay Rack only under supervision and check regularly for wear. Pay close attention to the bar spacing and remove the rack if your animal can get its head between the bars. Additionally, regularly check the suspension, coating, bars, and roof for damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

For which animals is the Trixie Metal Hay Rack suitable?

This hay rack is suitable for guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. These are animals for whom hay plays an important daily role.

What are the dimensions of this hay rack?

The dimensions are approximately 20 × 18 × 12 cm.

What is the bar spacing?

The bar spacing is approximately 4 cm. Always check whether your animal can reach the hay with its snout, but does not fit its entire head between the bars.

Is this hay rack suitable for guinea pigs?

Yes, this hay rack is suitable for guinea pigs. For two or more guinea pigs, the hay rack might be on the small side; a second hay rack or a larger model might be more convenient.

Is this hay rack suitable for rabbits?

Yes, the hay rack is suitable for rabbits. However, always check that the bar spacing and height are suitable for your rabbit and that the animal cannot get its head caught between the bars.

Why does this hay rack have a roof?

The small roof helps prevent animals from climbing into the hay rack or sitting on top of the hay. As a result, the rack remains more of a feeding area and the hay remains more easily accessible.

Is this hay rack rodent-proof?

The hay rack is made of metal and is therefore highly resistant to gnawing. However, regularly check the coating, suspension, and bars for wear or damage.

Is a hay rack suitable for rats?

For rats, a hay rack usually has no clear function in daily care. Rats do not require a daily hay base, and dusty hay can be unpleasant for their respiratory system.

How do I clean the hay rack?

Remove old hay and scraps regularly. If necessary, wipe the hay rack with a slightly damp cloth and dry it thoroughly before adding new hay.

Useful shopping links

• Hay for rodents and rabbits
• Hay racks and hay sacks
• Guinea pig hay
• Rabbit hay
• Chinchilla hay
• Degoe hay

The Trixie 20 cm Hanging Metal Hay Rack is a compact basic hay rack for guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. Thanks to the hanging design, the metal material, and the lockable lid, you can easily create a permanent hay spot that remains clean, organized, and easily accessible.