Natural Design – German Style & Hamsterscaping | Cork, Wood & Botanical
Sea Lavender Flowers for Hamsterscaping: Natural Beauty for the Hamster Paradise! Discover the enchanting world of hamsterscaping with dried sea lavender flowers! We take you on a journey through the aesthetic possibilities of this colorful and salty flor
Read moreWelcome to the Cavi Camp - the ultimate holiday destination for your rodents! Step into the world of comfort and coziness with our Cavi Camp, made of birch wood. With a side entrance, this camp provides the perfect retreat for your furry friends.
Read moreMake hamsterscaping a real adventure with our Natural Giftbox Package: Hamsterscaping and Fun! Let your hamster discover nature with this beautiful set, put together for ultimate fun and entertainment. Our giftbox is packed with natural elements to enrich
Read moreThe Watchbox is a very special house that can be placed partly under the ground cover, preferably against the glass. This way you can watch the underground vicissitudes of the animals! The watchbox approaches the natural instincts of small rodents in a ve
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Welcome, adventurous rodent friends, to the ultimate play and foraging tree that will turn your daily life upside down! It's time to get playing, climbing and clambering in full swing, because here is the long-awaited, super fun play tree for little climb
Read moreEnter a world of adventure with our 25cm Seagrass Tunnel! With its natural look and convenient dual side openings, this tunnel is a must-have for small rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils. Made from sustainable seagrass, this tunnel
Read moreDelicious BIO cat grass for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, turtles, reptiles, cats, ornamental birds. The cat grass is a tasty and healthy addition to the daily menu of your rodent!
Read moreGet ready for a woodland adventure, rodent friends and fluffy bunnies! Discover the delightful Forest Bedding, specially designed to make your little friends feel like they're exploring the heart of the forest! This bedding brings the best of nature into
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Discover Dried Sudan Grass - An Adventurous Food for Your Rodents! Give your little furry friends an exciting food adventure with our dried Sudan grass! We understand that rodents' daily diets shouldn't just consist of a boring bowl. That is why we recomm
Read moreLet your rodents and rabbits enjoy natural gnawing fun with our Wooden Coffeewood Discs! This set of 8 discs offers delicious gnawing material for all rodents and rabbits. Made of coffeewood, this material is particularly suitable for animals with sensiti
Read moreImagine a world full of cheerfulness and color, perfectly tailored to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful that it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work
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Imagine a world full of joy and colour, perfectly suited to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work of art of natur
Read moreImagine a world full of cheerfulness and color, perfectly tailored to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful that it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work
Read moreImagine a world full of joy and colour, perfectly suited to our little rodent friends. Meet the enchanting Strawflower, a flower so beautiful it will steal your heart. With its unique 'straw look', this flower is like no other. A true work of art of natur
Read moreDiscover the ultimate hideaway for your rodents - the Cute Coconut House with Ladder and Rope! This house offers a cozy hideaway for your little friend and can be easily hung on the bars of the cage. Made of natural coconut and sisal, this house is not on
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With the JR Farm Nature Feeling Bedding, your rodent or rabbit will feel like they're in a beautiful natural environment. With deliciously crunchy oats and freshly dried birch leaves, marigolds, and hibiscus flowers, there's plenty to discover and gnaw on
Read moreDried Yarrow Flowers – Natural Flowers for Hamster Scaping! Give your hamster scape an extra natural look with Dried Yarrow Flowers! Not only are these dried flowers a visually appealing addition to your hamster’s habitat, but they also provide a safe and
Read morePaper Daisy Pink for Hamsterscaping: Natural Elements for your Small Rodent! Add a touch of nature to your hamster's habitat with the Paper Daisy Pink, a natural dried flower perfect for hamsterscaping. This soft and safe material not only provides your l
Read moreDari Harvest for Small Rodents and Birds: Natural Enrichment! The Dari Harvest brings a piece of pure nature into every rodent enclosure. Each individual grain of this dried dari can be harvested by the animals themselves, which provides a meaningful and
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Tree Trunk Disc with Food Bowl - Natural Eating and Drinking Place! Give your rodent or rabbit a unique and stable eating or drinking place with this Tree Trunk Disc with Food Bowl! The disc is made of birch wood and has a notch with a metal food bowl in
Read moreHamsterscaping Building Blocks – For the ultimate hamster world! These Hamsterscaping Building Blocks with a sand rock look are the perfect addition to your rodent's home. Whether you have a mouse, dwarf hamster, hamster or gerbil, these blocks offer endl
Read moreNatural design – German Style & Hamsterscaping
Do you love those calm, natural "German-style" scapes with lots of wood texture, cork, bark, and beautiful lines? Then you've come to the right place. In this category, we've gathered the natural furnishings that best suit hamster scaping: materials you can use to build routes, create hiding places, and give the enclosure a true "scape" look.
Suitable for dwarf hamsters , hamsters , gerbils , andmice , but also a nice natural habitat for rats , guinea pigs, and rabbits (choose based on size and stability). Specialist since 2011 .
- Cork, bark and wood structures
- Can be beautifully combined with natural ground cover
- Fits perfectly in terrariums and scapes
- Tunnels, bridges and platforms
- Passages along the edges
- More structure in the stay
- Willow, hazelnut, birch, beech, alder
- Mahogany for a warm look
- Bark wood for extra texture
What is “German-style” hamster scaping?
By "German style," we primarily mean a natural landscape with calming colors, abundant wood and bark texture, and a clever zoning system. Think of a beautiful base of ground cover, pathways along the edges, multiple hiding places, and natural materials that give the whole a tranquil look.
The great thing is: you can start small (one cork tunnel + a bridge + a hiding place) and expand later. For the basics of the enclosure , ground cover & nesting material , and play & foraging facilities are highly recommended.
Materials in this category: what do you do with them?
- Cork : Perfect for tunnels, hiding places, and “walls” that instantly add character to your scape.
- Bamboo : sleek and natural, beautiful for a calm look and smart layout.
- Bark wood : extra structure; ideal for creating routes and spreading bait for searching fun.
- Willow : playful and popular as a natural gnawing and diversion element.
- Hazelnut / birch / beech : strong and fine for bridges, tunnels and stable constructions.
- Mahogany / Alder : beautiful warm tones and solid components for a calm scape.
Want to create extra "passages"? Combine this with tubes, tunnels , and other cage components.
This is how you build a scape (in layers) that works
A scape works best when you think in layers. Don't just "lay everything out," but create zones and routes that feel logical.
- 1) Basics : Start with ground cover and create a clear digging zone.
- 2) Structure : Place cork, bark, or wooden tunnels as edges, passages, and hiding places.
- 3) Routes : build paths along the edges with bridges/platforms so your animal can walk around nicely.
- 4) Resting places : add at least one nice, quiet hiding place in a sheltered spot.
- 5) Activity : Sprinkle small portions of food over bark/cork or use foraging products for an extra challenge.
Shop by material: quickly go to the right subcategory
Everything for a natural base: shelters, routes and wooden elements.
View natural design →Cork for tunnels and hiding places, bamboo for a calm, natural look.
View cork & bamboo →Strong wood types for bridges, tunnels and stable constructions.
View hazelnut/birch/beech →Warm wood tones and solid elements for a calm, natural scape.
View mahogany & alder →Maintenance: how to keep your scape beautiful
- Spot-clean regularly: remove wet/dirty spots and brush away crumbs from wood/bark.
- Let something dry thoroughly if it gets damp; this way it will stay fresh for longer.
- Dry cleaning often works best for cork and bark wood (brushing).
- Replace in time when a part becomes unstable or remains structurally dirty.
Checklist: Get the German-style scape right the first time
✔ Ground cover as a base (with a clear digging zone)
✔ At least 2 hiding places spread throughout the enclosure
✔ Routes along the edges (bridges/tunnels/cork)
✔ Mix of materials: cork + bark + wood type (e.g. willow or beech)
✔ Extra challenge with foraging (searching always pays off)
Safety: sturdy, suitable and controlled
- Check regularly for splinters, sharp edges and loose parts.
- Place heavier parts so that they cannot slide , especially above digging zones.
- Always choose components that are suitable for the size of your animal (passages should be wide enough).
- Use materials intended for animals; this way you know you're working with suitable products.
FAQ – German Style & Hamster Scaping
Which materials give the most “German style” effect?
Cork and bark immediately create that natural texture. Combine this with a subtle wood (e.g., beech/alder) for a beautiful effect.
Is this category only for hamsters?
No, many components are also suitable for gerbils and mice. For guinea pigs, rabbits, and rats, choose primarily based on size, stability, and placement.
How do I make it challenging without it looking “busy”?
Work with zones: a quiet hiding place, a path along the edge, and a play area. Repeat materials (e.g., cork and bark) for a calming look.
What's a good first set to start with?
A cork tunnel, a bridge/platform, and a good hiding place make a strong foundation. Afterward, you can expand with bark and additional routes.
Useful shopping links for a complete hamster scape
- Bedding & nesting material (basis for zones and comfort)
- Cage design (bridges, platforms and layout)
- Tubes & tunnels (extra routes and hiding places)
- Play & foraging (search fun and enrichment)
- Service & contact (we are happy to help you)
Why shop for German-style hamster scaping at DRD Rodent Shop®?
✔ All together: cork, bark wood, willow and various types of wood
✔ Perfect for routes, shelters and a calm natural look
✔ Specialist since 2011 – with practical selection assistance in our categories
✔ Easy to combine into one cohesive scape
