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Crinkle nesting material is made of paper and is ideal as a play bedding and nesting material for small rodents and rabbits. Due to the special shape of the paper strings, the whole thing rustles as soon as the animals walk through it. This gives a playfu
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Fris Sizzle is made of paper and is ideal as a play bed and nesting material for small rodents and rabbits. Due to the special shape of the paper strings, the whole thing rustles as soon as the animals walk through it. This gives a playful and exciting ef
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Give your rodent an unparalleled sleep experience with our Exotic N Colours Cotton Nesting Material! The Exotic N Colours Nesting Material is wonderfully soft! It's an ideal combination of highly absorbent, soft cotton and super-soft fleece. For incredibl
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Give your rodent an unparalleled sleep experience with our Exotic N Colours Cotton Nesting Material! The Exotic N Colours Nesting Material is wonderfully soft! It's an ideal combination of highly absorbent, soft cotton and super-soft fleece. For incredibl
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Cotton Nesting Material for a wonderfully soft nest for your small rodents! Give your small rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters and gerbils the comfort and warmth they deserve with our Cotton Nesting Material. Specially designed for hamsters, m
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The Safebed Paper Flakes are paper flakes made from very fine and very softly shredded pieces of high-quality colored paper. This bedding can be used as ground cover, excavator bucket filling or as nesting material. It is wonderfully soft and absorbs mois
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The Safebed Paper Flakes are paper flakes made from very fine and very soft shredded pieces of high quality colored paper. This bedding can be used as ground cover, bucket filling or as nesting material. It is wonderfully soft and absorbs moisture and odo
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This bedding is made of wonderfully soft paper flakes. High-quality recycled paper makes this bedding/nesting material unique, highly absorbent, and also very fun to play in and build nests in. The paper is dust-free and super absorbent!
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Nesting material made of 100 percent pure natural hemp fiber for rodents and birds. Mini-Hemp Soft offers protection against draughts and provides a woolly warmth. Due to the unique properties of hemp fiber, the nest stays dry and free of odors for longer
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An extra large cozy fleece guinea pig bed! Perfect for little naps all day long! Puddle resistant. The bed is machine washable.
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A spacious, luxurious hideaway for guinea pigs (and other small animals) to snooze in or race through. Sturdy and robust, this tunnel will withstand even the most boisterous play. It also makes a wonderfully comfortable place for a nap, with a padded base
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A cozy and safe house with a circus hut theme for your guinea pigs to sleep or hide in! Supplied with two interchangeable, removable pee pads. The hut can be machine washed and flattened for storage without wrinkling.
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Christmas Coziness for Rodents: The Plush House with Four Unique Benefits! Immerse your beloved rodents in warm, cozy luxury this holiday season with our Plush Christmas House for Rodents, where comfort and style come together to create the perfect winter
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This wonderfully soft Plush Rabbit House is not only a dream for bunnies, but Rats and Guinea Pigs will also love to nestle in it! Chinchillas and Degus can also join in as long as they don't gnaw on it.
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This lovely cushion provides a soft sleeping place for your rodent. The basket has a nylon/sheepskin look with polyester upholstery and wonderfully soft polyester fleece filling. With this soft cushion your rodent will not leave his nest anymore!
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A lovely bed to hang out in! A big advantage of this hammock is its stability. The animals can lie down in it comfortably. The filling is soft and warm. The bed is easy to hang in the cage and the nylon straps are also adjustable...
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The Trixie Relax Basket is a wonderfully soft basket. The foam filling provides wonderful comfort and the raised edge provides support for the entire body. The basket is further filled with (imitation) sheepskin which provides warmth in the winter. The ot
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These wonderfully soft cushions make every rodent dream away. Did you know that larger rodents such as Rats, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits really enjoy lying on a cushion?
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Wonderfully soft and comfortable rodent basket for spoiled rodents! Especially Guinea pigs, Rabbits, but also Rats find it very nice to lie in a soft bed.
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Wonderfully soft and comfortable rodent basket for spoiled rodents! Especially Guinea pigs, Rabbits, but also Rats find it very nice to lie in a soft bed.
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Introducing the Clara Oval Rodent Basket, an irresistibly soft cocoon for your beloved rodents and rabbits! This remarkably cozy basket is available in two sizes: a cozy 25 cm for the little snouts of rats, and a more spacious 35 cm for the luxurious luxu
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The rodent tunnel is suitable for medium-sized rodents such as guinea pigs. The animals can hide or walk through the tunnel. Most rodents like to walk through the tunnel. This allows them to show their natural behavior.
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The super fluffy fleece tunnel 'Fleecy' from Bunny Nature is filled with fine cotton wool and is soft, fluffy and nice and warm... the ideal place to relax! This way your pet can easily pull into his personal favorite position and all he has to do is lie
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Nice natural grass basket for rodents and rabbits! The animals can now relax in a natural basket made of grasses.
Read moreRat nesting material, cushions & baskets – soft sleeping places where your rats like to snuggle together
Rats are true social animals: they prefer to sleep together, preferably in a place that feels warm, soft, and sheltered. With good nesting material (sleeping material), they can "decorate" their favorite home or hangout, and with cushions and baskets, you can instantly create a comfortable resting zone in the cage.
In this category, you'll find a mix of nesting materials to take with you and soft sleeping areas like washable mats, pillows, and baskets. Includes practical tips for hygiene, seasons, and safe use. Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Provide at least one extra soft “group area” that can accommodate several rats at once.
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Nesting material works best in houses, sputniks and hammocks: rats like to drag it along and make it their own.
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With toilets/urine mats in fixed locations, soft materials stay clean for longer and you don't have to change them as often.
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Choosing nesting material – quick selection guide
Start with one question: do you mainly want sleeping material (building nests), a fixed soft sleeping place (pillow/basket), or a combination of both?
1) For building nests (dragging material)
- Choose dust-free, soft materials that rats can easily move to homes and hangouts.
- Ideal in combination with houses or hanging shelters.
2) For comfort (cushion, mat or basket)
- Choose washable if you want to keep it practical (changing = fresh again quickly).
- Place a mat/cushion on a plateau as an additional rest zone: see plateaus & ladders .
3) For seasons
- Colder periods: extra soft, warm sleeping areas and more nesting material. Also see rat winter products .
- Warm weather: choose airier/cooler resting spots and offer multiple spots. See Rat summer products .
Tip : Offer at least two soft sleeping areas. This prevents "claiming" and allows the group to choose.
What types of nesting material and soft sleeping places can you find here?
In this category you will mainly encounter these groups (useful for quick selection):
- Nesting material to carry around – for building a cozy nest in houses and hangouts.
- Papery nesting filling / flakes / shavings – often loved because it is light and easy to dose.
- Cotton/hemp-like nesting material – soft and comfortable as a supplement for an extra “nesting feeling”.
- Washable fleece/plush mats and baskets – a quick comfort upgrade, especially nice on platforms or in a quiet corner.
- Cushions and soft sleeping houses/tunnels – warm, sheltered chill-out places where rats like to huddle together.
Use & Placement – How to Make Your Rats Truly “Rat-Proof”
Rats often choose their own preferred sleeping routes. You can help by making the locations logical:
- In houses : provide a handful of dragging material so they can “style” themselves.
- In hanging places (hammock/sputnik): choose soft, stable items that do not fall down immediately.
- On platforms : place a washable mat as a “chill zone” and keep the rest of the cage free for routes.
- Combine with structure : a tunnel or tube next to a soft spot often becomes the favourite rest route ( tunnels & tubes ).
Maintenance & hygiene – keeping soft materials fresh for longer
Rats sometimes mark. That's normal. With a smart routine, nesting material and plush/fleece will stay pleasant much longer:
✔ Spot-clean daily: remove wet spots and crumbs immediately.
✔ Work with toilets and/or urinals in fixed locations.
✔ Washable mats/cushions: use 2 sets (one in the cage, one in the wash).
✔ Always let everything dry completely before putting it back in the cage.
Checklist – Nesting material and soft sleeping places that are “right”
✔ At least 2 soft sleeping zones (choice = peace in the group)
✔ Sleeping gear + a firm soft spot (best of both)
✔ Dust-free and comfortable (great for sensitive airways)
✔ Washable or easy to replace (hygiene without stress)
✔ Cleverly combine with furnishings ( houses , hammocks , plateaus )
Safety
Check soft products regularly for fraying, loose seams, loose filling , and gnawing damage. Replace items that open. Always use nesting material wisely: offer several small portions and see what your rats do with them. If in doubt, choose a washable mat/cushion as a base and add snuggle material as a supplement.
FAQ – rat nesting material, cushions & baskets
How much nesting material do rats need?
Start small and see what your rats do. Some build vigorously, while others primarily use soft spots. Refill when they clearly "drag" to their favorite sleeping spot.
Is a cushion or basket enough, or do I also need nesting material?
A cushion/basket is a ready-made soft spot. Nesting material is the extra "finishing touch" that rats use to build their own nests, especially in houses and hangouts.
How often should I wash fleece/plush?
That depends on your group and routine. Practically speaking, spot-cleaning daily and changing/washing weekly (or sooner) often works. Using two sets is easiest.
My rats are destroying soft furnishings. What now?
Provide plenty of distractions with play, foraging , and gnawing materials . Also, choose washable basics and replace soft items as soon as they become frayed.
✔ Nesting material, cushions and baskets for sleeping together and building nests
✔ Selection aid for comfort, seasons, hygiene and safe use
✔ Specialist since 2011
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