Cooling for rodents!
TIPS DURING HOT DAYS
Good preparation is half the work is sometimes said, so no half work from our side! We looked at a way to offer the animals cooling from different sides. On the one hand, by installing a cool element in the enclosure, for example, but on the other hand, a cold store can also be pleasant for animals that do not like to be too open, for example. .... and of course the challenge to offer the real rodents something they won't gnaw in 2 minutes!
We have aluminum trays especially for Gerbils, Chinchillas and Degus. These provide cooling through the legs. As soon as the animals sit on the cool plateau, they experience relief thanks to the contact with the soles of their feet. In addition, the plateau is 100% gnawing resistant.
A cooler ground cover can also be very nice. Back 2 Nature, Tumblefresh, Wood Fiber, are a few examples of cool ground covers. During very hot days, all animals should have at least 1 place in the enclosure where they can cool down.
Cold stores are finally available especially for guinea pigs and rabbits. These have an insulation layer in the roof where cooling elements can be placed.
✔ Use a cool element such as the ICEPOD or Cooling Stone.
✔ Use a thermo cover for the drinking bottle to keep the drinking water pleasantly cool and to prevent algae growth.
✔ Preferably use houses made of ceramic or terracotta. These stay cooler than wooden houses.
NB! Do not place the cooling stone in the sun, as it can heat up strongly.
