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Mouse toys, play & foraging – enrichment for fancy mice
Fun foraging bee for rodents and rabbits! Fill with treats and let your pet actively explore. Made with 100% natural ingredients.
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The coconut house is a particularly nice house for small rodents such as mice, hamsters and gerbils. This is a fantastic house, especially for rodents who are a bit handy and love climbing. In addition to a house, the cottage also offers an extra challeng
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The Trixie Coconut Houses with Bridge are two challenging houses for small rodents such as Mice, Hamsters and Gerbils. Especially for the real climbers, these are fun playhouses! The coconut houses are easy to attach to the top of the bridge...
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The Trixie Hanging Bridge 27 cm is a real challenge for your little rodent. The Hanging Bridge consists of two levels that are connected to each other in a playful way. This fun rodent toy is suitable for the real adventurers among the small rodents...
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The Climbing Rope Wall is great fun for small rodents such as mice, hamsters, gerbils and rats. For the real climbers among the rodents, this Climbing Rope Wall is a real challenge. The Climbing Rope Wall can easily be attached to the enclosure. Both on t
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That's what little rodents love to do most - explore. Being busy all day and exploring the enclosure by climbing is fun and healthy for our little friends. With the climbing rope you give your little rodent the opportunity to get rid of his energy and kee
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With this fun knotted ladder from Trixie, little rodents can clamber, climb and hang wonderfully! The ladder can easily be hung in the enclosure and the playing can begin.
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The Schots & Scheef ladder is really higgledy-piggledy! ...and that's great for rodents. Because the ladder is not standard, the animals have to figure out how to climb it and once they do, they will love using this challenging ladder!
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Discover Adventure with the Wooden Suspension Bridge 77 cm! Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime, rodent friends! Prepare to climb, explore and discover with our fantastic 77cm Wooden Suspension Bridge!
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Climbing, jumping and lots of fun! All of this is possible for your little rodent, with this climbing wall. The climbing wall consists of an open section (stairs) and a closed section (climb). Your mouse, gerbil or hamster will have to make an effort to g
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Some rodents such as: Mice, Gerbils, Syrian Hamsters, Rats and Degus are quite good climbers. The wooden climbing stick is especially fun for rodent climbers! This climbing stick is equipped with a screw so that it can be attached to a barred cage.
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This climbing stick has a very rough structure, which makes the nails wear very well. The climbing material is suitable for climbing rodents such as mice, Chinese dwarf hamsters and rats. For animals that cannot climb well, the sticks should be hung close
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The Trixie Play Tower is a very special construction for small rodents! The Play Tower consists of 9 different rooms that are separated by wooden walls. Your rodent can reach the play tower via two stairs and two entrances.
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With this fun playground your rodent will get an extra challenge in his enclosure. This playground is especially suitable for the real climbers among the rodents. Mice and possibly Chinese Dwarf Hamsters.
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The Trixie digging tower is a fun digging and play area for small rodents! Thanks to the plexiglass you can enjoy it optimally with your small rodent, while it can make beautiful tunnel systems.
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A special play and sleeping house for small rodents such as mice and dwarf hamsters. The Trixie Labyrinth Leif house has four rooms and a removable roof. It is nice to know that the Lief house imitates the natural environment of small rodents. After all,
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The JR Farm Back to Instinct Snack Labyrinth is play and discovery in one! Awaken your rodent's primal instincts. Rodents are constantly foraging in the wild. With the JR Farm Snack Labyrinth, your rodent can also display this natural instinctive behavior
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The Trixie Hanging Bridge 35 cm is a real challenge for your little rodent. The Hanging Bridge consists of 1 level with various fun toys. This fun rodent toy is suitable for the real adventurers among the rodents, such as Mice, Hamsters,...
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This nice natural ladder gives small (climbing) and birds the opportunity to climb around and get to a higher part of the enclosure. The ladder is made of natural untreated wood, which means that the nails also wear out while climbing.
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With this flexible suspension bridge the fun can really begin. Mice and Rats in particular love walking over it. The bridge is simple but very stable to attach to the bars. The hanging system consists of special metal clamps. The wooden slats lie, as it w
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Running, jumping, climbing and lots of fun. It's all possible in this beautiful spacious rodent playground. Because rodents need variety and challenge, this playground is ideal. Your rodent will never be bored again if...
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The Forest Play Tower is a versatile hamster house that gives your hamster the opportunity to play and climb to its heart's content, but also to relax in the cozy house at the bottom. The Forest Play Tower is made of untreated...
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Discover the Playful Wooden Locomotive House for Your Rodents! Bring adventure and fun to your little friends' home with the Wooden Locomotive House! This charming house, designed as a wooden locomotive, offers a unique and playful environment for your ro
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The Savic Sputnik is a special house among rodent houses. The Sputnik can be placed on the bottom of the enclosure, but can also be hung on the bars. Mice and Rats in particular will find it a fun challenge...
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Mouse toys & foraging – smart enrichment for active mice
Mice are curious, lightning-fast, and passionate climbers. They want to be busy every day: exploring, destroying, creating routes, hiding, and especially foraging (searching for food). In this category, you'll find a carefully selected range of mouse toys and foraging toys for mice: from hanging bridges and climbing ropes to snack puzzles and challenging play elements. Practical, safe, and tailored to natural behavior – so your mice stay occupied and you have a more enjoyable, active environment.
Make feeding an activity: scattering food, hiding, and solving puzzles. Combine this with mouse food and reward the little ones with mouse snacks .
Coloured mice love heights, crossings, and exciting paths. Build routes with platforms and ladders and add safe connections with tunnels .
Toys work best in a well-furnished enclosure. Combine them with bedding , houses , and cage accessories .
Which mouse toy suits your mice?
Not every mouse plays the same way. Some prefer climbing and hanging routes, while others are completely focused on searching and puzzling. That's why you'll find several types of mouse toys in this category:
- Climbing spectacle – suspension bridges, ropes, ladders and climbing objects for clever routes.
- Foraging & Puzzle Toys – Games where your mouse has to search, push, or work for a reward.
- Demolition & gnawing fun – safe material for demolishing, gnawing and building with.
- Playhouses & Hideouts – a place to explore, hide, and rest in between.
Tip: It's better to change things up regularly (small changes) than everything at once. This keeps the stay interesting, without creating unrest in the group.
Foraging plan: how to make feeding more fun and natural
Foraging is ideal for combating boredom and fits perfectly with mouse behavior. With these basics, you'll quickly make a difference:
- Provide (part of) the food via scattering food in the ground cover.
- Hide small treats in toys, cardboard, or under hiding places.
- Work with mini-portions spread throughout the enclosure (instead of everything in one bowl).
- Don't make it too difficult: success keeps it fun, frustration doesn't.
Convenient combination: use a fixed base with feeding bowls and also make space for foraging every day with hay, herbs & seeds .
Layered design: digging, playing, climbing
Mice are multi-level creatures: they like to dig and climb high. Here's how to build a "logical" mouse enclosure:
- Substrate : A thick, airy layer of ground cover for rooting, digging, and hiding forage.
- Middle layer : shelters and routes with houses and tunnels .
- Upper level : climbing and crossing with platforms and ladders and possibly hammocks as a "stopover" and fall breakers.
Maintenance & hygiene for toys & foraging
- Check toys daily for wet spots (mice like to mark).
- Plastic/ceramic : Clean and dry thoroughly before returning to the enclosure.
- Wood/cardboard : wipe/clean locally and allow to dry thoroughly; replace when saturated.
- For urine smell you can use enzyme cleaners (useful for wooden items): see urine spray .
- Change 1–2 items per week (not all at once) for continued challenge.
Checklist: Active mouse habitat with toys and foraging
For a good foundation, please review this list:
✔ Daily foraging moment (scatter food/hiding/puzzle)
✔ Minimum 1–2 climbing routes (bridge/rope/ladder) per stay
✔ Sufficient hiding places (so that low-ranking animals also have peace)
✔ Toys are partially changed weekly (small, smart, not everything)
✔ Daily check for damage, loose threads or sharp edges
✔ Basics remain in order: food, water and hygiene are always a priority
Safety warnings
- Always hang toys securely and stably , and avoid any free-falling heights. Provide intermediate stops (platforms/hammocks) as a route.
- Check rope/bridges for wear and replace if there are fraying, loose parts or sharp edges.
- Use foraging toys with small rewards and keep them attainable; puzzles that are too difficult will cause frustration.
- Choose materials that are suitable for rodents. Not sure? Always combine it with plenty of gnawing material so that "demolishing everything" isn't the only outlet.
- If you see any wounds, lameness, or unusual behavior, contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Mouse Toys & Foraging
How many toys do mice need?
Better "smart" than "lots." Start with 1-2 climbing routes , 1 foraging option , and plenty of hiding places . Rotate a small section weekly to keep things interesting without overstimulating.
Are hanging toys safe for mice?
Yes, as long as it's securely fastened and you prevent falls. Provide intermediate platforms (platform/hammock) and check for wear and tear regularly.
What's the difference between "toys" and "foraging toys"?
Toys often revolve around climbing, destroying, and exploring. Foraging toys turn eating into an activity: searching, pushing, or working for a reward. This is a great way to combat boredom.
My mice are peeing on everything... what now?
That's normal (mark it). Choose items that are easy to clean, change cardboard more often, and use an enzyme cleaner if necessary. For more inspiration, you can also look at mouse cage accessories to help you organize your space more efficiently.
Why buy mouse toys from DRD Rodent Shop®?
✔ Specialist since 2011
✔ Ordered before 5 PM = shipped the same day
✔ Delivered from our own stock
✔ Smartly selected range for well-being & safety
