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Mouse winter products – warm, dry and cozy in winter
This Herbal Snowman should not be missed! A winter treat that not only provides nibbling fun but also provides lots of fun!
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Ceramic igloo with removable cooling stone of approx. 15 × 13 × 9 cm. A nice cool hiding place for mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils during warm days.
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Decorative 9 cm wooden sled for hamster and gerbil decoration. Great for winter, Christmas, and snow themes, or as a small spot for herbs, hay, or snacks.
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Supplementary winter herb and flower mix in a bucket with parsley, cornflower, dandelion, narrow-leaved plantain, nettle, chamomile, and hop flowers.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Winter Magic Mix – The Seasonal Special for Rodents! Your rodents deserve a nutritious and tasty treat that suits the season during winter. Winter Magic Mix is a carefully formulated food mix packed with natural ingredients. With a combination of nutritio
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Decorative wooden mega sled for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping. Beautiful for a winter, Christmas, or snow theme. Also nice as seasonal decoration in larger enclosures.
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Atmospheric terrarium background with a winter landscape for a winter scape or Christmas scape. Gives your enclosure more depth and a warm, wintry look. Size: 100 x 50 cm.
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Soft plush igloo measuring 23 × 23 × 23 cm for dwarf rats, rats, guinea pigs, and ferrets. For chinchillas and degus only if they do not gnaw on textiles.
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Soft plush basket made of quilted textile with foam filling. Available in 22 and 31 cm. For rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, and animals that don't mess with fabrics.
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Soft hammock tunnel, 44 cm, made of padded textile. Suitable for mice, pygmy rats, rats, and ferrets. For degus only, provided they leave the textile alone.
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Soft plush hammock measuring 38 × 38 cm for mice, pygmy rats, rats, ferrets, and guinea pigs, hung low. For chinchillas and degus only if they do not gnaw.
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Soft plush carrot-shaped hammock sleeping bag of approx. 20 cm for mice and fat-tailed gerbils. With hanging system and can also be set up as a cozy little house.
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Soft plush tree trunk sleeping bag of approx. 10 cm for mice. Cozy, compact, and sheltered as an extra resting place or soft nesting spot.
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Soft plush banana hammock of approx. 20 cm for mice and pygmy rats. Especially suitable for pygmy rats as a compact single-person hammock.
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Soft hammock sleeping bag of approx. 22.5 cm for mice, pygmy rats, and rats. Especially suitable for rats as a single sleeping bag.
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Soft plush pumpkin-shaped sleeping bag. Available in 2 sizes. For mice, pygmy rats, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, degus, and ferrets that use textiles neatly.
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Soft plush sleeping bag in a green apple shape. Available in 2 sizes. For mice, pygmy rats, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, degus, and ferrets that use textiles neatly.
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Soft plush pineapple-shaped sleeping bag. Available in 13, 23, and 38 cm. For mice, pygmy rats, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, degus, and ferrets that neatly use textiles.
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Soft plush sleeping bag in a pink apple shape. Available in 14 and 23 cm. For animals that use textiles neatly; always check for chewing and wear.
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Savic Relax de Luxe Fur Hammock 33 cm - Luxury and Comfort for Your Pet! Luxury and Comfort in One Accessory Give your small pets the ultimate relaxation spot with the Savic Relax de Luxe Fur Hammock. This hammock offers an unparalleled combination of lux
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Relax de Luxe Tube Hammock for Rats - Medium! Give your rats a comfortable place to retreat to with the Relax de Luxe Tube Hammock - Medium! This hammock not only offers your rodents a place to sleep, but also a cozy and snug retreat where they feel safe.
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Savic Relax De Luxe Flat Large 41 x 30 cm – Luxurious relaxation for your little friend! Small pets deserve just as much luxury and comfort as we do, and the Savic Relax De Luxe Flat Large offers just that! This beautiful fleece hammock combines style, fu
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Rustling paper material as nesting material, play layer, and foraging layer for rodents, rabbits, birds, and ferrets. Fun to hide snacks in.
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Nesting material made of 100 percent pure natural hemp fiber for rodents and birds. Mini-Hemp Soft offers protection against draughts and provides a woolly warmth. Due to the unique properties of hemp fiber, the nest stays dry and free of odors for longer
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Mouse winter products – warmth, comfort & cozy furnishing in winter
In winter, mice need a stable, draft-free environment, a dry and cool habitat, and above all, plenty of opportunities to shelter together and build a warm nest. In this category, you'll find a carefully selected range of winter products for mice: from cozy nesting materials and warm sleeping spots to winter enrichment. Practical, safe, and tailored to natural behavior (hiding, climbing, exploring, and sleeping together).
Mice like to build a compact, warm nest. Therefore, always combine winter products with nesting material and (where appropriate) a comfortable base of bedding .
During cold spells, mice like to seek shelter. Therefore, add plenty of houses and tunnels so there's always a quiet, warm spot available for the group.
Keep mice active in winter by climbing and searching. Combine winter products with platforms and ladders , play and foraging areas , and a safe exercise wheel .
Which winter products are suitable for your mice?
Not every mouse uses "warmth" in the same way. Some prefer to crawl deep under the nest, while others prefer to sleep high and sheltered. That's why you'll find different types of winter products in this category:
- Nesting & warming materials – to build a compact, warm sleeping nest together.
- Cozy sleeping areas – soft hammocks, sleeping bags or sheltered areas (great for group sleeping).
- Winter enrichment – decor, hiding places and items that keep the enclosure varied and busy (less winter boredom).
Tip: Create zones in the enclosure. A sheltered sleeping zone (nest + house) and an active zone (climbing/foraging). This way, mice can choose what feels comfortable for them.
Winter plan in the house: stable, dry and without drafts
During cold spells, drafts and fluctuations make the biggest difference. With this basic guideline, you can help your mice immediately:
- Place the enclosure out of draughts (not on the floor near doors/windows or in a cold draft).
- Keep the space stable (avoid large temperature fluctuations between day and night).
- Check extra for damp corners and ensure that the enclosure remains dry.
- Always provide fresh water ; in colder rooms, a water bottle can lose its flow more quickly. Also consider a water dish: water bottles & water bowls .
Need more inspiration for an active winter? Combine it with playing and foraging , and change the setup regularly (without disturbing the sleeping area).
Cozy interior: shelter, sleep high and still stay active
Mice like to sleep together and often higher up in their enclosures. In winter, you'll especially want: sheltered sleeping areas, a warm nest, and plenty of climbing and exercise options. Consider:
- Warm hiding places such as houses and tunnels: mouse houses and mouse tunnels .
- Hammocks and soft sleeping places for a sheltered spot higher up in the cage: mouse hammocks .
- Additional routes and levels to keep mice moving: platforms & ladders and cage accessories .
Maintenance & hygiene in winter
- Keep the enclosure dry : remove wet corners more quickly (damp + cold = less pleasant).
- Wash fabric sleeping pads regularly and let them dry completely before hanging them back up.
- Check drinking points daily: is the bottle working properly, is the bowl clean and is it not in the bedding?
- Want to be extra hygienic? Check out our mouse care section for practical tips.
Checklist: winter-proof shelter for mice
As soon as it gets colder, run through this list:
✔ The accommodation is draught-free and not against a cold window/door
✔ There is sufficient nesting material for group sleeping
✔ Minimum 2 hiding places (house + tunnel or extra house)
✔ Soft/warm sleeping place available (e.g. hammock/sleeping bag)
✔ Daily check for wet corners and sufficient dry ground cover
✔ Sufficient exercise and challenge (climbing/foraging/wheel)
Safety warnings
- Ensure the accommodation is draught-free and dry , but allow it to breathe: ventilation remains important.
- Avoid direct heat sources in or against the cage (risk of overheating or dehydration). Instead, provide nesting materials, hiding places, and a stable room temperature.
- Choose safe nesting material . Avoid loose, cottony material; opt for paper/fiber or special rodent nesting material instead.
- If you see clear signs that a mouse is not feeling well (e.g., lethargic, shivering, short of breath), contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about mice in winter
Do mice need extra warmth in winter?
Usually, it's not "extra warmth," but extra shelter and a draft-free spot. With enough nesting material, hiding places, and soft sleeping areas, mice often take care of the rest themselves.
What is more convenient: a house or a hammock?
It's best to have both : a small house/tunnel as a sheltered sleeping area and a hammock as an extra-high sleeping spot. This way, the group can choose and there's less crowding around one spot.
How do I prevent a damp stay in winter?
Remove wet corners more quickly, provide plenty of absorbent bedding, and keep drinking points clean. Also consider mouse bedding for a fresh base.
What extras are nice in winter?
Consider varying hiding places, scenery, and foraging challenges. Combine this with play and foraging (small challenges, offering them frequently for short periods) and reward them sparingly with mouse snacks .
Why buy winter products 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
