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Wooden Houses for Rodents & Rabbits – natural shelter
Spacious wooden multi-chamber house measuring 35 x 25 x 11 cm with four chambers, a removable roof, a ramp, and multiple openings. For mice, dwarf hamsters, and gerbils.
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Low wooden guinea pig house made of FSC wood with a spacious entrance and ventilation holes. Great as a hiding place for guinea pigs, and also fun for Syrian hamsters and rats in a naturally decorated enclosure.
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Discover the "Getzoo Wooden Shrub House", a charming house specially designed for your hamster. With an inner surface of 20x11 cm and a height of 10 cm, it offers enough space for your little friend to rest and relax comfortably. The design of the house i
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Comfortable wooden house made of FSC® poplar wood for guinea pigs and degus. Includes a side entrance, ramp, fluffy fleece blanket, and modular design for additional space.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Discover the Getzoo Hamster Bridge - a versatile and stylish accessory for your hamster's home! With a size of 25x10 cm and a total height of 16 cm, this bridge not only offers an exciting exploration route, but also a cozy hiding place for your little fr
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The Getzoo Dzungi House is a cozy home for small rodents like mice and dwarf hamsters. It's perfect for use as a sleeping area or as a storage room for hoarded food. The roof is easily removed for inspection and cleaning without destroying the little one'
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Nail-free wooden multi-chamber corner house with 3 rooms, open base, and removable roof. Ideal for hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and natural decor for small rodents.
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A special and spacious rodent villa with a climbable hazelnut roof. Thanks to the flattened side, the house can be placed against the side of the enclosure, taking up even less space, but still providing plenty of room to hide. The roof is made of willow
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
The Birte also really reflected on the curious nature of the little rodent. When we look at the house we don't just see a rodent house. It is a surprising house with many possibilities. Your little rodent can find himself under ...
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The Exotic Paradise Tree Trunk is a very robust hollowed out tree trunk that is perfect for real rodents, such as Gerbils. The animals can hide in the house, sit on top of it and also gnaw on it if they feel like it. The closed shape gives the animals a s
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Comfortable wooden house made of FSC® poplar wood for guinea pigs and degus. Two entrances, a fluffy fleece blanket, and modular construction for additional space.
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Large wooden house with two floors, two hiding places, an open bottom, and a removable top house. Suitable for mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Spacious wooden corner house for rats and guinea pigs. Thanks to the corner shape, you save space in the enclosure, and the flat roof can be used as an extra seating area or platform.
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Enter the extravagant world of the Watchbox Crocodile, where your little rodents can feel like true stars. This wooden watchbox, wrapped in opulent crocodile style, is the perfect stage for mice, dwarf hamsters and gerbils to express their natural curiosi
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The Getzoo Samy Multi-Room House is a three-room residential maze for small rodents. This spacious, three-room system allows your rodent to choose its sleeping area or pantry as it pleases – just like in a natural hamster burrow! The Samy house is made of
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Spacious corner house made of bark wood for guinea pigs and rabbits. Conveniently space-saving in a corner, with an open bottom, two entrances, and a flat roof as part of the interior.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Spacious nail-free wooden house with an open bottom, two entrances, and a sloping roof. Suitable for rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus. Available in multiple sizes.
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The Getzoo Leyla Multi-Room House is a three-room residential maze for small rodents. This spacious, three-room system allows your rodent to choose its sleeping area or pantry as it pleases – just like in a natural hamster burrow! The Leyla house is made
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Hamsters and most other small rodents love to bring food home. The Getzoo golden hamster house offers your pet plenty of space for this, especially with its large entrance. Thanks to the two chambers, your rodent can freely decide how to use the available
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Spacious bark wood house for rats and guinea pigs, with an open bottom, door, small window, and a soft, removable cushion on the roof as an extra relaxation spot.
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Comfortable wooden house made of FSC® poplar wood for guinea pigs and degus. Two entrances, a fluffy fleece blanket, and modular construction for additional space.
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Large wooden multi-chamber house with 3 rooms, 2 entrances, and a removable roof. Ideal for hamsters, dwarf hamsters, gerbils, and mice who like to sleep, nest, and store food in a sheltered spot.
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The Getzoo Merlin Multi-Room House is a three-room residential maze for small rodents. This spacious, three-room system allows your rodent to choose its sleeping area or pantry as it pleases – just like in a natural hamster burrow! The Merlin house is mad
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Spacious 40 cm wooden house with an open bottom, two openings, and an integrated hay rack. Suitable for guinea pigs and small rabbits/dwarf rabbits.
Read moreWooden Houses for Rodents & Rabbits – Natural, Practical and Safely Chosen
A wooden house is the go-to place for many rodents and rabbits to sleep, hide, and relax. In this category, you'll find wooden houses selected based on their finish, usability, and clear dimensions. Each product shows which animal species it's suitable for – so you don't have to guess. DRD Rodent Shop® has been a specialist since 2011: we help you choose based on both well-being and practical practicality.
Quickly to
1) Choose size & openings
✔ Enough interior space for comfortable turning
✔ Entrances suitable for your animal species
✔ Convenient: removable roof or open bottom
2) Practical in maintenance
✔ Spot cleaning is faster with an open bottom
✔ Drying is more important than “wet clean”
✔ For odors: choose suitable cleaning
3) Create routes & zones
✔ Combine houses with tunnels and platforms
✔ Place shelters along walking routes
✔ Add enrichment: foraging & gnawing
Why a wooden house?
Wood is compatible with natural behavior: hiding, resting, exploring, and (in many species) gnawing. A good house provides a sense of security in the enclosure and helps create distinct zones: sleeping, eating, playing, and toileting. Many models have a flat roof that also serves as a lookout point – ideal for animals that like to keep an overview.
Looking for a cool or extra hygienic hiding place? Then also check out our ceramic houses or plastic houses . You'll find all our houses in the main category "Houses ."
How to choose the right wooden house
1) Interior space: turning without clamping
A house should be spacious enough for your pet to turn around and lie down. Pay attention not only to the external dimensions, but also to the interior space and height.
2) Entrances: suitable and cleverly placed
Many animals appreciate a second exit: it provides peace and prevents them from getting stuck in a corner. This is often especially helpful for social animals (such as gerbils, guinea pigs, and rats).
3) Open bottom or closed bottom?
An open floor is practical in many enclosures: spot cleaning is easier, and your pet can integrate the house neatly into the bedding. A solid floor can be helpful if you place the house on a platform or use it in a cage without deep bedding.
4) Finish: smooth, firm and without sharp edges
Check for splinters, sharp edges, and wear and tear (especially with avid rodents). A removable roof is convenient for inspection and cleaning.
Advice per animal species
- Hamsters and dwarf hamsters: often a good idea: a multi-chambered house with an open floor, so your hamster can build the house into the substrate. Also see Hamster houses and the Hamster furnishing selection guide .
- Mouse: Choose several hiding places throughout the enclosure (mice like to sleep together). See Mouse Houses .
- Gerbils: Gerbils love to build "burrows": one larger house plus additional hiding places often works best. Combine this with a deep digging layer and tunnels. View Gerbil houses and the Gerbil habitat selection guide .
- Rats: Rats are clever climbers: sturdy houses with easy access (and preferably multiple sleeping areas) are ideal. See Rat houses .
- Guinea pig: Choose a spacious and stable enclosure, preferably with two exits. See Guinea pig houses .
- Rabbit: Choose a generous size and sturdy construction. A house is often part of a larger structure (with tunnels, hay, and gnawing material). See Rabbit houses .
- Chinchillas & degu: Choose sturdy and manageable cages; these animals enjoy jumping, climbing, and gnawing. See Chinchilla houses and Degu houses .
Cleaning & maintenance of wooden houses
Wood is natural, making it a "living" material. Spot-clean regularly (wet spots and corners where pee has occurred) and always let the house dry thoroughly. Avoid submerging wooden houses in water for extended periods, as this can damage the material and joints.
For practical cleaning products and odor control, you'll find suitable cleaning products for accommodations and accessories in our Hygienic Clean category.
Check weekly for wear and tear: sharp edges, splinters, or instability. A wooden house can be "worked" on by your pet (this is normal gnawing behavior), but replace it as soon as it is no longer sturdy or safe.
Complete your interior
A good house is even better when you create logical routes and zones around it. Combine wooden houses with, for example:
- Pipes & Tunnels (routes and shelters)
- Platforms & Ladders (heights and safe walking routes)
- Ground cover (diggable, comfortable and practical)
- Nesting material (soft nesting feeling for sleepers)
- Gnawing material (distraction and natural gnawing)
- Play & Forage (daily challenge)
- Sandboxes + Sand (sand zone and care)
- Transport boxes (useful for check-ups or at the vet)
- Packages (quickly get started)
Checklist: choosing a wooden house (getting it right quickly)
✔ Does your pet fit comfortably in it (turning and lying down)
✔ Entrance(s) appropriate for the animal species (preferably also a second exit where logical)
✔ Stands stable on the ground (especially for climbers and jumpers)
✔ No sharp edges, splinters or loose parts
✔ Convenient for maintenance: open bottom and/or removable roof
✔ Fits into your design: routes, zones and sufficient hiding places
Safety: what should you pay extra attention to?
✔ Check regularly for wear, splinters and instability
✔ Ensure adequate ventilation (especially in compact houses)
✔ Place the house so that there is no "fall height" from a roof or platform
✔ Replace the house when it is no longer sturdy or safe
Frequently asked questions about wooden houses
Are wooden houses safe for my rodent or rabbit?
If you're looking for a finish, size, and solid construction, wooden houses are an excellent choice. Always be careful: no sharp edges, stable placement, and regular checks for wear and tear.
My pet is chewing on the house. Is that bad?
Gnawing is normal. As long as the nest remains sturdy and you don't get any sharp edges, gnawing is actually a form of activity. Do check the condition of the wood weekly.
How do I clean a wooden house?
Spot cleaning is the most important. Remove wet spots, wipe the surface, and let it dry thoroughly. For suitable cleaning and odor control, contact Hygienic Cleaning .
Which wooden house is the best?
The best home is tailored to your animal species and your décor. A multi-room home often works very well for hamsters, while size and stability are key for guinea pigs and rabbits. For gerbils, the combination of digging depth and hiding places is crucial.
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