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Ground cover – choose by material, animal & function
Discover Plospan Wood Fiber Bedding - the ideal choice for your rodents! It offers numerous advantages, including an affordable price and abundant bedding. Small rodents love digging in wood fiber, and with a generous 20cm layer, they can really have a bl
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Hempflax Mini Hemp Hemp Ground Cover 3 kg is the heavenly choice for your animals! Mini-Hemp ground cover is like a fluffy cloud of fine wood core made of hemp fiber. It has a natural sponge effect so that moisture and odors are better absorbed. Urinary a
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Plospan Kingsize Wood Shavings are especially recommended as ideal bedding for your small rodents with sensitive respiratory tracts. It's the most dust-free bedding in the Plospan range, minimizing respiratory irritation. The Kingsize is slightly coarser
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Meet the Cotton & Cotton (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton N Cotton, Cotton N Comfort) bedding, the queen of soft and diggable substrates. Made from 100% natural cotton (cottonseed fibers), it offers countless benefits that will make your pets purr with joy
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- Specialist sinds 2011
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Cotton N Fibre (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton & Fibre) is the ultimate power mix of soft cotton and sturdy wood fibre. It is like a dynamic duo that has been specially composed for the adventurous tunnel builders among the small rodents, such as Mice, Dw
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The Cotton & Hemp mix is a beautiful mix of wonderfully soft cotton enriched with high-quality hemp. The hemp has a lighter color than normal because we only use the soft inside of the hemp stalk instead of the entire stalk. Thanks to the combination of t
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Discover the luxury of Cotton N Flax! Cotton N Flax is a mixed bedding consisting of two types of bedding: cotton and flax. This combination creates a soft, natural, and comfortable bedding suitable for a variety of pets, including small and large rodents
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Discover ultimate comfort for your furry friends with The Natural Pet Brand Linseed & Flax bedding, specially designed for rodents and rabbits! Made from the natural fibers of the linseed plant, this bedding provides a luxuriously soft and dust-free envir
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Discover the comfort of our cozy, soft shredded paper cover, which is food safe and nestable. Our award-winning Über products are high quality, natural and environmentally friendly. With 14-day odor control they distinguish themselves from the competition
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Discover the comfort of our cozy, soft shredded paper cover, which is food safe and nestable. Our award-winning Über products are high quality, natural and environmentally friendly. With 14-day odor control they distinguish themselves from the competition
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Color Wood is a safe and natural colored wood. The wood is first treated under a very high temperature so that it is 100% free of bacteria, fungi and insects. We advise to use the wood as decoration in a scape and not as a ground cover on its own.
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Discover the comfort of our cozy, soft, food-safe, nestable shredded paper bedding. Our award-winning Über products are high-quality, natural, and eco-friendly. With 14-day odor control, they stand out from the competition. This bedding is ideal for gerbi
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Discover the comfort of this cozy, soft floor covering made from shredded paper. The award-winning Über products offer high quality, naturalness and environmental friendliness. With an odor control of 14 days on average, they distinguish themselves from t
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Chipsi Carefresh Original, previously known as Carefresh Natural, is a high-quality natural ground cover in a beautiful light brown shade. Made from organically grown cellulose fibers, this luxurious bedding provides regal comfort for your furry companion
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Discover the comfort of this cozy, soft bedding made from shredded paper. Uber's award-winning products offer high quality, naturalness, and eco-friendliness. With an average odor control of 14 days, they stand out from the competition. This bedding is id
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Chipsi Carefresh Pure White (formerly Carefresh Ultra) is a natural ground cover in a radiant white color. Carefresh Pure White is made from natural cellulose fibers from organic cultivation. This ground cover has 2.5 times greater absorption than usual g
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Chipsi Carefresh Confetti is a colorful and trendy ground cover made from cellulose fibers from organic cultivation. Carefresh absorbs 2.5 times more than usual ground cover. Carefresh is dust-free and therefore healthy for the respiratory tract. With thi
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Carefresh Forest Green is a colorful and trendy ground cover in a green color. Carefresh Forest Green is made from cellulose fibers. The fibers in Carefresh are from organic cultivation and absorb 2.5 times more than usual soil cover. In addition, Carefre
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The Natural Pet Brand Cotton N Card is the ingenious mix for rodents, rabbits and ferrets! Cotton & Cardboard (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton N Card) is like a rodent party with soft cotton, cardboard and egg cartons. It combines all the highlights of "Co
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The Tiny Friends Farm Eco Bedding is virtually dust-free, gentle on little paws and very absorbent - it helps little rodents stay fresh, dry and comfortable. A bedding for small pets that takes the environment into account throughout the entire production
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Chipsi Wood Fiber Super Granulate is the ideal bedding for rodents that are sensitive to allergies. The Chipsi Super ground cover is dust and bacteria-free and is super absorbent. In addition, this ground cover has improved moisture absorption and effecti
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Cotton & Pellet Bedding: Ultimate Comfort for Your Rodents and Rabbits! Experience the difference with our high-quality Cotton & Pellet Bedding. Designed for ultimate comfort and superior absorbency, this litter solution offers the best for your rodents a
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The Back-2-Nature bedding for rodents and rabbits is a highly absorbent bedding. Puddles and odors are drawn deep into the paper pellets and trapped, keeping the enclosure fresh and clean for a long time.
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Coconut & Coconut 25 Liter as a natural ground cover gives a very natural look to the rodent enclosure. In addition to the look, it is dust-free and absorbs moisture quickly and easily. It does not mold and is therefore also very suitable for outdoor use.
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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
