Plush Hammock Fizi 38 cm for Mice, Rats & Guinea Pigs

Plush Hammock Fizi 38 cm for Mice, Rats & Guinea Pigs

The Fizi Plush Hammock 38 cm is a soft, padded hammock for animals that like to lie comfortably, rest, or use a sheltered spot. You can easily hang the hammock using the included suspension system. For pygmy rats, rats, and ferrets, the hammock can be nicely used as a soft sleeping and resting place in the enclosure.

This hammock is also suitable for guinea pigs, but it must be hung low. Guinea pigs are not climbers and should not have to jump or fall from high places. Therefore, hang the hammock low enough so that your guinea pig can easily step into it and use the fabric as a soft, slightly raised resting spot. This hammock is only suitable for chinchillas and degus if they do not gnaw through or eat the textile.

✔ Soft padded hammock of approx. 38 × 38 cm
✔ Nice as a place to sleep, rest, and lie down
✔ Suitable for mice, pygmy rats, rats, guinea pigs, and ferrets
✔ Hang low for guinea pigs so they can get in safely
✔ Great to combine with other items from the Fizi collection
✔ Clean by hand washing

Why choose a plush hammock?

A soft hammock provides animals with a comfortable place to rest. For rats, pygmy rats, and ferrets, a hammock is often a favorite sleeping spot, as they like to use different levels in the enclosure. For guinea pigs, the hammock functions more as a low, soft resting place than as an actual climbing hammock.

At DRD, we always closely observe the animal's behavior regarding textile products. Some animals use textiles neatly as resting places, while others gnaw on them, pull out threads, or take pieces of fabric. Therefore, regular checks are important, especially for chinchillas and degus.

For rats and dwarf rats: a soft resting place in the cage

Rats often really enjoy using hammocks. They sleep together, seek out sheltered spots, and like having different routes and levels in their enclosure. This plush hammock can be a soft addition to platforms, tunnels, ropes, ladders, and houses.

Hang the hammock so that your rats can easily get in and out. For example, place it between two platforms, in a quiet corner, or as a soft resting place along an existing route. Regularly check that the hooks remain securely in place and that the fabric remains intact.

For guinea pigs: hang low as a soft resting place

For guinea pigs, this hammock can be a nice, soft resting place, but only if you hang it low. Guinea pigs are not climbers and use a hammock differently than rats. Therefore, it should not be a high hanging spot, but a low, comfortable resting place where your guinea pig can easily get in and out.

Hang the hammock close to the bottom, preferably so that the fabric gives slightly but does not hang high above the ground. Check if your guinea pig can lie on it comfortably and get off again without jumping. If your guinea pig pulls or gnaws on the fabric, remove the hammock from the enclosure.

For mice: only if the textile remains intact

Mice can use a hammock as an extra hiding or climbing spot, but they can also gnaw through the fabric or take loose material back to the nest. Therefore, only use the hammock when you can properly control how your mice interact with it.

Do you see loose threads, frayed edges, or gnaw marks? Then remove the hammock from the enclosure and opt for natural materials such as wood, cork, cardboard, or rope instead.

For ferrets: soft places to lie down and nice to hang out

Ferrets enjoy using soft resting places, tunnels, and hanging spots. This hammock can be a nice resting place in a ferret enclosure, provided it is securely attached and checked regularly. Ferrets can be playful and strong, so pay close attention to the suspension points and seams.

Optionally combine the hammock with a tunnel or basket from the same collection to create a cozy, soft resting corner.

For chinchillas and degus: only if they do not gnaw on textiles.

Chinchillas and degus are true gnawers. Therefore, this hammock is only suitable if your animals leave textiles completely alone. As soon as you see your animal pulling at the fabric, loosening threads, or making holes, remove the hammock from the enclosure immediately.

For chinchillas and degus, sturdy platforms, wooden hiding places, branches, gnawing material, and species-appropriate furnishings remain the most important foundation. This hammock is therefore merely an extra option for animals that use textiles properly.

Combines beautifully with the Fizi collection

Would you like to furnish the enclosure in the same soft style? Then you can combine this hammock with other items from the Fizi collection. This way, you create a calm, matching sleeping and resting zone for animals that safely use textiles.

For which animals is the Fizi Plush Hammock suitable?

• Mouse: possibly suitable as a hanging resting or hiding place, provided your mice do not gnaw through the textile or take loose fabric to the nest.
• Dwarf hamster: not suitable. Dwarf hamsters usually do not use textiles as a place to hang out and can gnaw through soft fabric or drag it to the nest.
• Hamster: not suitable. For hamsters, deep bedding, natural nesting material, sand, and sturdy hiding places make more sense than hanging textiles.
• Gerbil: not suitable. Gerbils are real destroyers and gnawers; textiles will likely be destroyed quickly.
• Dwarf trellis: suitable as a soft hanging spot or sleeping place, as long as the hammock hangs securely and the fabric remains intact.
• Rat: very suitable as a hammock, sleeping place, and resting spot in a rat cage. Check regularly for gnawing damage, loose wires, and hanging points.
• Guinea pig: suitable when the hammock is hung low. Use it as a soft resting place close to the ground, not as a high climbing hammock.
• Rabbit: not suitable. A hammock makes no sense for rabbits, and textiles must always be thoroughly checked for digging, pulling, and gnawing.
• Chinchilla: only suitable if your chinchilla does not destroy or eat textiles. Check very carefully for loose threads, holes, and gnawing damage.
• Degu: only suitable if your degus do not destroy or eat textiles. Degus gnaw intensively, so supervision is extra important.
• Ferret: suitable as a soft hammock and resting place, provided it is securely attached and regularly checked for wear.

How do you hang the hammock safely?

Securely attach the hammock to the bars or to a safe hanging spot in the enclosure. Check that the hooks are properly secured and that the hammock is not hanging too high. Your animal must be able to get in and out easily without falling hard.

For guinea pigs, hang the hammock low. The hammock should feel more like a soft resting spot than an actual raised platform. Make sure your guinea pig can get in and out without jumping.

When do you take down the hammock?

Remove the hammock as soon as your animal chews through the textile, pulls out threads, or tries to eat pieces of fabric. The textile must remain intact for comfortable and safe use. Also, wash the hammock or replace it temporarily if it is dirty, wet, or has a strong smell.

For animals that destroy textiles, more natural and sturdy material is often a better choice. Think of wooden houses, cork tunnels, platforms, cardboard, ropes, or foraging material that is better suited to gnawing behavior.

Cleaning and maintenance

The Fizi Plush Hammock can be hand-washed. First, remove hair, bedding, and loose dirt. Gently hand-wash the hammock and let it dry completely before hanging it back up.

After washing, check that the seams, hooks, and suspension points are still secure. Do not use the hammock if the fabric has become thin, torn, or frayed.

Material and specifications

• Material: quilted textile.
• Dimensions: approx. 38 × 38 cm.
• Suspension system: suspension system included.
• Washing instructions: hand wash.
• Use: hammock, soft sleeping place, resting place, and extra layer in the enclosure.
• Safety information: offer only under supervision and check regularly for wear.

Good to know

Textile is not the best choice for every animal. Use this hammock primarily for animals that leave textiles hanging neatly and sleep or lie quietly in or on them. For animals that destroy, pull out, or take fabric to the nest, it is better to choose natural and rodent-resistant materials.

Never hang the hammock so high that your animal can fall from a great height. For guinea pigs, hanging it low is especially important: the hammock must remain a soft resting place and not become a climbing challenge.

Frequently asked questions about the Fizi Plush Hammock 38 cm

Useful shopping links

• Hammocks for rodents
• Rat hammocks
• Mouse hammocks
• Guinea pig mats & pee pads
• Ferret supplies

The Fizi Plush Hammock 38 cm is a soft and cozy choice for mice, pygmy rats, rats, guinea pigs, and ferrets. For guinea pigs, hang the hammock low so that it remains a comfortable resting place. For chinchillas and degus, the hammock is only suitable if they do not chew on fabric. Check the hammock regularly to ensure it remains clean, intact, and safe to use.