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Mouse houses – safe hiding places to sleep and hide together
Sturdy resin rock hideout for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils. With a natural rock look, open bottom, and ideal for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping.
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Complete your pet's living space with the Rody Tunnel Small Animal Hideaway, a great hideaway designed specifically for the active and playful nature of small animals. This tunnel not only provides a safe and comfortable place to rest, but also stimulates
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Soft 10 cm hanging hideout for mice. With crinkle foil for extra exploration fun and easy to hang in the enclosure. A cozy spot to sleep, hide, and play.
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Semi-circular ceramic sand bath in 16 and 20 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils. The curved shape helps limit sand loss, and ceramic is sturdy, cool to the touch, and easy to clean.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Skull-shaped wooden playhouse of approx. 24 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils. Fun as a hiding place, playhouse, and Halloween decoration.
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Bring SpongeBob's underwater world to life in your hamsterscape! With the Pineapple House and other decorations, you can give your hamster or mouse a playful and safe habitat.
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21.5 cm plastic Sputnik house in green/blue. Can be used on the bottom or hanging from the bars. Placed low for hamsters and higher for climbers.
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Spacious plastic Sputnik house for mice, hamsters, pygmy rats, and rats. Can be used as a hanging house or a standing house, easy to clean, and ideal as an extra sleeping place.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Spacious plastic hanging house for mice, pygmy rats, and rats. Can also be placed on the floor. Easy to clean and ideal as an elevated resting place.
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The terracotta house is designed in the shape of an underground hole. But perhaps the biggest advantage of this house is the nail-wearing property of the rough surface. Because small rodents are active and curious, climbing and ...
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Robust mahogany log cave with an open bottom and multiple openings of approx. 8 cm. Beautiful as a hiding place, lookout spot, and landscaping element for active rodents.
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Tipi Tent Hammock Ami 23 cm made of seagrass and plush. A cozy hanging shelter for mice, pygmy rats, rats, degus, and birds. With hanging system and hand wash instructions.
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Robust mahogany tree bark tunnel in 23 and 35 cm. For hiding, exploring, climbing, gnawing, and natural furnishing for hamsters, gerbils, rats, and degus.
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Compact hollowed-out mahogany tree trunk. Nail-free, with an open bottom, two openings, and a roof recess for herbs or treats. Beautiful for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping.
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Natural hanghouse with three coconuts, ladders, and rope for mice and gerbils. Fun as a climbing route, hiding place, and playful hanghouse.
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The edible Veggie Bites House with a removable roof is made from 100% natural ingredients. Healthy nibbling, playing, and snacking all in one, especially for small rodents!
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Stylish and elevated hiding place with a viewing opening and non-slip ladder. Ideal as a resting or lookout spot for hamsters, mice, and gerbils. Made of untreated wood.
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Crocodile-shaped wooden watchbox of approx. 50 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils. Great as a hiding place, viewing house, and landscaping element.
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Wooden watchbox/tunnel with running area, observation chamber, and sloping path with grip grooves. For mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils.
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Flexible willow bridge measuring 22 x 10 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils. Can be used as a bridge, tunnel, hiding place, step, or natural divider in the enclosure.
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Flexible willow bridge in multiple sizes. Can be used as a bridge, tunnel, shelter, stepping stone, or natural barrier for rodents and rabbits.
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Natural willow house in 3 sizes. For shelter, exploration, nibbling, and extra structure in the enclosure. Choose Culatus, Auratus, or Cavi Camp to suit the size of your animal.
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Bendable willow ladder/bridge of 27 cm for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and degus. Can be used as a bridge, hiding place, stepping stone, wall, or gnawing material.
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Natural willow tower in size M or L. For sheltering, exploring, climbing, nibbling, and providing extra structure in the enclosure of mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats, chinchillas, and degus.
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Mouse houses – safe hiding places & sleeping together in a mouse-proof home
For mice, a house is much more than just a place to sleep. It's a safe haven, a place to rest, and often the place where they like to sleep together. That's why you'll find a carefully selected range of mouse houses in this category: from natural (gnawable) houses to hygienic, easy-to-clean options. Practical, safe, and tailored to the natural behavior of mice (hiding, nesting, exploring, and resting together). Specialists since 2011, so you can shop with confidence and with help choosing the right one.
Mice love cozy hiding places. Make them extra comfortable with nesting materials and create additional hiding routes with tunnels .
Mice can have a stronger urine odor. Therefore, choose your materials wisely and combine them with a fresh base of mouse bedding and helpful mouse care products.
Create multiple resting areas on different levels with platforms and ladders and add soft “upper spots” with hammocks .
Which mouse house suits your mice?
The "best" cottage is the one that suits your group and your decor. Some people primarily want a dark, cozy place to sleep; others use a cottage as a play/viewing area. When choosing, consider:
- Plenty of hiding places – better to have several houses than just one, so that everyone has a choice.
- Entrances and exits – with group animals, additional openings are often pleasant (less “traffic jams” and less hassle).
- Combine with routes – house + tunnel + plateau = a logical mouse path through the enclosure.
Tip: Build with zones . A quiet "sleeping corner" with nesting material, and an "active corner" with a foraging challenge from playing and foraging .
Materials & Cleaning: What Works Practically in Daily Life?
For mice, the choice of materials is especially important, as scent and cleaning routine are factors. In this category, you'll find houses made from:
- Wood – natural, gnawable, and warm; ideal as a shelter, but sometimes requires a little extra care when cleaning.
- Ceramic/terracotta – sturdy, hygienic, and often easy to clean; ideal as a cool, quiet hideaway.
- Grass/hay/straw – a fun, natural texture to nibble on; perfect for a nesting feeling and variety.
- Coconut – natural and compact; often loved as a cozy hiding place.
- Plastic/resin – easy to clean; choose ones that can withstand impact and check for gnawing damage.
A handy combination for a fresh setup: a house , good bedding , and designated spots for food and water. Also check out food bowls , water bottles, and water bowls .
How big should a mouse house be?
A small house is often suitable for one mouse, but colorful mice like to sleep together . The right size therefore depends on the group size and the purpose:
- Sleeping box – choose one that's large enough so your mice can fit comfortably inside together.
- Play/Hideaway – Smaller houses or several small hiding places scattered throughout the enclosure often work very well.
- Multiple houses – in a group, it is smart to have extra supplies, so that mice can choose and the peace and quiet is maintained.
Tip: Don't put everything "in one place." Spread out houses and hiding places across different zones and heights with platforms and ladders .
Smart combinations: houses, tunnels and gnawing material
Mice are curious and move around a lot. A house works best as part of a complete design. Therefore, combine:
- House + tunnel – for routes and hiding fun: mouse tunnels .
- House + nesting material – for a warm sleeping nest: mouse nesting material .
- House + gnawing material – to satisfy your gnawing needs in a pleasant way: mouse gnawing material .
- House + cage accessories – for extra variety and a logical layout: mouse cage accessories .
Want to complete the enclosure in one go? Then also check out mouse cages and mouse packages .
Maintenance & hygiene
- Spot clean daily : remove wet spots and replace a small portion of the bedding where necessary.
- Partially refreshing often works better than doing everything at once (more gentle on your mice).
- Clean food and water points regularly: food bowls and drinking bottles/water bowls .
- For additional cleaning and care products, see: mouse care .
Checklist: mouse houses properly arranged
Check out this list of (new) houses in the enclosure:
✔ Minimum 2 hiding places (preferably more for groups)
✔ House(s) fit group size: can sleep together without being crammed
✔ Nesting corner supplemented with nesting material
✔ Routes made with tunnels and platforms & ladders
✔ Fresh base with mouse ground cover
✔ Houses and accessories checked for wear and tear/loose parts
Safety warnings
- Check houses regularly for splinters , sharp edges and loose parts (mice like to gnaw).
- Place houses stably and avoid unstable structures, especially at height.
- For groups, preferably choose hiding places with more than one exit , so that mice do not "trap" each other.
- Replace houses that are very dirty or can no longer be cleaned properly, so that the habitat remains hygienic.
- If you suddenly notice any unusual behavior (lethargic, short of breath, not eating or drinking), contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Mouse Houses
Should a mouse have a house?
A hiding place is highly recommended. Mice feel safer with a dark, cozy resting place. Always combine a house with nesting material for a warm sleeping nest.
What is the most practical material when it comes to cleaning?
Ceramics/terracotta and plastic are often quick to clean. Wood is natural and popular, but can require a bit more maintenance. For helpful products, see mouse care .
How many houses do I need for a group of mice?
As a starting point, consider at least two hiding places and add more when you see mice choosing hiding places or if a "traffic jam" develops. Distribute them throughout the enclosure.
How do I combine houses with enrichment?
Create routes (house, tunnel, and plateau) and offer foraging challenges in other locations. View play & foraging and cage accessories .
Where can I find detailed information and decision-making assistance about mice?
See Mice information for further explanation about housing, behavior, and care.
Why buy mouse houses 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
