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Ground cover – choose by material, animal & function
Premium cotton pellets made from compressed cotton fibers. Highly absorbent and ideal as toilet filler, underlay, or hygienic bedding. Available in 10, 20, and 40 liters.
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Low-dust paper pellet bedding and toilet filler made from recycled paper. Highly absorbent, odor-binding, and available in 10 and 30 liters.
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Eco-friendly paper bedding for small rodents! Dust-free and super-absorbent bedding made from 100% recycled paper fibers. Environmentally friendly, lightweight, and suitable for all small rodents!
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Premium coconut fiber bedding of superior quality. Ideal as a natural top layer, play layer, foraging layer, or digging box filling.
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Premium cardboard mix of cardboard and egg carton pieces. Playful, textured, and ideal as a top layer, foraging layer, or digging box filling.
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Premium bedding made of colored egg carton pieces. Soft, airy, and playful as a top layer, foraging layer, or digging box filling.
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Premium cardboard bedding made from cleaned cardboard pieces. Ideal as a top layer, foraging layer, sniffing layer, or digging box filling.
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Barley Straw is a 100% natural product! This high-quality straw is suitable for rodents and rabbits. The straw has undergone special treatment at the factory. It has been inspected for metal and shaken to remove any stones and dust.
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Natural spelt bedding with high absorption capacity and good ammonia binding. Soft, economical to use, and suitable for rodents and rabbits.
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Natural flax bedding from Bunny Nature. Soft, low-dust, absorbent, and biodegradable. Suitable for rodents and rabbits.
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Natural spelt mix bedding with flax, applewood, and pine heartwood. Highly absorbent, fresh to the touch, and suitable for rodents and rabbits.
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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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Bottom mat for C&C cages – Hygienic, absorbent, and comfortable for guinea pigs! A clean, dry, and comfortable living environment is essential for the health and well-being of your guinea pig. Our bottom mat for C&C cages offers a hygienic and practical s
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Bottom mat for C&C cages – Hygienic, absorbent, and comfortable for guinea pigs! A clean, dry, and comfortable living environment is essential for the health and well-being of your guinea pig. Our bottom mat for C&C cages offers a hygienic and practical s
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Soft hemp mat made of untreated hemp fibers in 3 sizes. Can be used as a pee mat, soft resting place, nesting material, sniffing mat, or underlay in cages and enclosures.
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Reversible mat made of 100% natural hemp and kenaf fibers for small rodents and rabbits. Thick, absorbent, odor-binding, and comfortable as a lying mat, extra layer, or nesting material in the enclosure.
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Bunny Bedding Easy consists of fluffy, soft fleece and extra absorbent Molton. This unique combination ensures that urine is quickly absorbed and held in the Molton. This ensures that guinea pigs and other pets always have nice, dry paws. They also don't
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Bunny Bedding Easy consists of fluffy, soft fleece and extra absorbent Molton. This unique combination ensures that urine is quickly drained and absorbed and retained within the Molton. This way, guinea pigs and other animals always have nice, dry paws. A
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Soft microfiber bath mat for guinea pigs and rabbits. Great as a resting place, paw pad, or partial bedding, provided your animal does not chew on it.
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Absorbent, washable pee pad in grey. Great as an extra protective layer on favorite peeing and lying spots. Available in 40 × 60, 60 × 60, and 90 × 60 cm.
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The potty training mats are actually made for puppies, but can also be used for guinea pigs, for example, as a base under a fleece blanket or pee pad. The sealed edge protects against leakage, and the mat is made of long-fiber, natural cellulose.
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Premium alder wood chips. Natural, absorbent, and practical as toilet filler, top layer, underlayer, or base layer.
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Fine beech wood chips of approx. 6 mm. Ideal as toilet bedding, sniffing corner, path, or decorative structural layer in the enclosure.
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Versele-Laga Straw is a natural supplement for rabbits and rodents. Ideal as extra comfort, a warm top layer, or nesting material in the enclosure, especially in hiding places, resting spots, and outdoor enclosures.
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Ground cover – choose by material, animal & function
Good bedding is the foundation of a fresh, comfortable habitat. Whether you're looking for bedding for rabbits , guinea pigs , or hamsters (including dwarf hamsters) , it all comes down to the same core: comfort , absorption , and a substrate that supports natural behavior (such as digging, nesting, and scratching). At DRD Rodent Shop® (specialists since 2011), you'll find a carefully selected range for all types and materials.
Are you primarily looking for absorption (toilet/pee area), comfort (soft & dry), or a surface that's suitable for digging ? Use the options below to choose by material and animal.
Quickly filter by flax bedding , hemp bedding , cotton bedding , paper/cardboard, wood, straw, sand and more.
Calculate immediately how many liters (and bags) you need for your soil size and layer thickness with the calculation tool.
Ground cover per material
Want to filter quickly? Select your materials below (or view the full main category: Bedding & Nesting Materials ).
Popular: Back 2 Nature bedding and Corbo bedding (useful for toilet/pee corners due to their good absorption).
Which bedding is right for your animal?
Animals use their substrate differently. Hamsters and gerbils often prefer a firm, diggable surface; rabbits and guinea pigs, on the other hand, benefit greatly from a dry, comfortable base and practical hygiene solutions. Go directly to your animal:
How much ground cover do you need?
Want to quickly know how many liters of ground cover you need? This calculator will help you calculate it in seconds – useful for both a base layer and a deep excavation layer.
Formula
(length × width × layer thickness in cm) ÷ 1000 = liters
✔ Preferably measure the internal dimensions of the accommodation (L × W).
✔ Choose your layer thickness in cm (depending on animal, behaviour and layout).
✔ When spreading deeply, always allow a little extra: ground cover sinks after application.
✔ Number of bags: required litres ÷ content per bag .
Example: 100 × 50 cm with 20 cm layer → (100 × 50 × 20) ÷ 1000 = 100 liters .
Tip: We use this calculator daily in our selection tool and customer service.
| Base size | 10 cm | 15 cm | 20 cm | 30 cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 × 40 cm | 32 L | 48 L | 64 L | 96 L |
| 100 × 40 cm | 40 L | 60 L | 80 L | 120 L |
| 100 × 50 cm | 50 L | 75 L | 100 L | 150 L |
Need help choosing? View all types: ground cover & nesting material .
Checklist: ground cover properly arranged
Run through this list for your soil structure:
✔ Dust-free chosen where necessary (comfort + less irritation)
✔ Sufficient absorption for wet areas / toilet zone
✔ Structure/volume suitable for digging and nesting (per animal)
✔ Smart zones created (toilet area, digging area, rest area)
✔ Calculation tool used for liters & number of bags
Maintenance & hygiene
- Daily : remove wet spots (spot clean), change the water, check food remains.
- Weekly : replace part of the substrate (not all at once, this keeps the habitat recognizable).
- Toilet area : use a highly absorbent type (useful for frequent pee areas).
- Pay extra attention to areas under houses/platforms: a damp “core” develops more quickly there.
Safety warnings
- Preferably choose a ground covering that is low in dust ; excessive dust can irritate the respiratory tract.
- Avoid strongly perfumed products; a "fresh scent" isn't necessarily more pleasant for animals.
- Check regularly for damp spots and replace wet material in time (prevent mould).
- Do you notice shortness of breath, lethargy, or a suddenly dirty coat? If in doubt, contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Ground Covering
Can I combine ground covers?
Yes, that often works very practically: an absorbent zone (toilet/pee area) and a larger digging/rutting zone. Observe how your pet uses it and adjust as needed.
What is useful for a toilet or pee corner?
Choose a type with high absorbency. Popular options include Back 2 Nature and Corbo .
What kind of substrate is good for digging?
Consider the volume and structure: the substrate should be suitable for tunnels and allow the animal to dig easily. For hamsters (dwarf hamsters), and gerbils, a deeper layer is often very helpful.
I'm specifically looking for: rabbit bedding / guinea pig bedding / hamster bedding. Where do I start?
Start with the animal pages above. There you'll find the product range and the logical choices for each use (basic, toilet, digging zone).
How much ground cover do I need?
Use the calculation tool (litres + bags) on this page at Calculation tool litres .
Why buy ground cover 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
