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Rats play & forage – enrichment, brain games, sniffing mats and foraging toys
With this practical clicker you can start training. The clicker has a pleasant shape and fits nicely in the hand. Thanks to the special loop, the clicker can easily be attached to the finger. The tone of the clicker is consistent, which makes the di...
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Plastic snack ball for rodents, rabbits and ferrets. Great activity for many different animals. Lots of challenge, enrichment and immediate reward for hard work! By rolling the snack ball, the snacks fall out. This way the animals are immediately rewarded
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Fun plastic play ball for your rodent. With this plastic snack and play ball your guinea pig or rabbit will never be bored again. Thanks to the openings you can put some treats in the ball and give your rodent treats and an extra challenge f...
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Meet the 8 cm Wooden Play & Snack Ball - the ultimate toy and treat for rodents and rabbits!
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Introducing the world's first 3-in-1 snack ball! The Circus Snack Ball takes interaction, stimulation and play to a new level with its inventive multi-functionality and striking aesthetics. Designed for guinea pigs and other small furry animals. The Circu
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Fun foraging bee for rodents and rabbits! Fill with treats and let your pet actively explore. Made with 100% natural ingredients.
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Snuffle mat Strawberry for rodents and rabbits! Let your rodent or rabbit enjoy a tasty adventure with the Snuffle mat Strawberry! This cheerful snuffle mat looks like a giant strawberry and offers your little friends hours of sniffing fun. While they sni
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Interactive Lion Snuffle Mat for Rodents & Ferrets! Let your rodent or ferret playfully search for their snacks with this cheerful lion-shaped snuffle mat. It's challenging, encourages natural behavior, and provides hours of sniffing fun!
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A fun carrot-shaped sniffing mat for rabbits and rodents. Ideal for hiding food or treats, it prevents boredom and is machine washable at 30 degrees.
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The Trixie Strategy Game Flip Board Rodent prevents boredom and gives pet and owner the opportunity to do a fun activity together. The animals love it when they figure out how to get the treats!
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The Trixie Strategy Game Slide & Fun is a board game for rodents, rabbits and ferrets with 3 lids and bowls with hinged and sliding lids. By using different opening techniques, the animal reaches its reward. It is an incredibly animal-friendly activity an
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The Snack Board is especially suitable for Rabbits, but other rodents such as Rats or Chinchillas can also play with it very nicely. The board contains 7 lids that can be lifted. Your rodent learns to search for ...
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Let the play begin! With the Trixie Snack Block Game, boredom no longer stands a chance. The game is actually very simple. You place something tasty in one of the blocks and your rodent has to find it. Thanks to the scent holes, the animal can r...
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Get those brains working and boredom won't stand a chance. With this fun wooden puzzle, your guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla can go wild. Hide a tasty snack inside the puzzle and let the animals search and try to get it out. First, the animals have to f
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Put the gray matter to work and boredom has no chance. With this fun wooden thinking game, your guinea pig, rabbit or chinchilla can go wild. Hide a tasty snack in the puzzle and let the animals search and try to get it out. The animals first have to figu
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Get those brains working and boredom won't stand a chance. With this fun wooden puzzle, your guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla can go wild. Hide a tasty snack inside the puzzle and let the animals search and try to get it out. First, the animals have to f
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- Specialist sinds 2011
- Delivery from our own stock
Get those brains working and boredom won't stand a chance. With this fun wooden puzzle, your guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla can go wild. Hide a tasty snack inside the puzzle and let the animals search and try to get it out. First, the animals have to f
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Let your rodent enjoy playful gnawing fun with our Wooden Rodent Veggie Snack Puzzle in triangle shape of 13 cm! This compact but challenging puzzle toy is made of natural wood and is perfectly designed to stimulate the natural instincts of your rodent. W
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Discover the Trixie Wooden Snack Box - the ultimate challenge for your smart rodent or rabbit! With this agility box your pets can train their brains while enjoying a tasty reward. Hide some treats under the two flaps and let the animals do their best to
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Let the gnawing fun begin with our Wooden Rodent Veggie Snack Puzzle 21cm! Made from natural wood, this puzzle is designed to stimulate your rodents' natural instincts. With its oblong design and four colourful carrot heads, this puzzle is a great way to
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Discover the Wooden Snack Cups 15cm - a clever way to provide your rodents and rabbits with mental stimulation and natural activity! These snack cups offer a fun challenge for your pets while they enjoy their favorite treats.
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The Bumble 15cm Snack Board is a challenging pinewood intelligence toy for hiding treats. Perfect for mice, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
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Get those brains working and boredom won't stand a chance. With this fun wooden puzzle, your guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla can go wild. Hide a tasty snack inside the puzzle and let the animals search and try to get it out. First, the animals have to f
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Get those brains working and boredom won't stand a chance. With this fun wooden puzzle, your guinea pig, rabbit, or chinchilla can go wild. Hide a tasty snack inside the puzzle and let the animals search and try to get it out. First, the animals have to f
Read moreRats Play & Forage – Smart Enrichment That Stimulates Natural Behavior (and Prevents Boredom)
Rats are smart, curious, social animals. They want to climb, explore, destroy, cooperate, and above all, have something to do. Playing and foraging can make daily life in the cage challenging without it becoming "busy." Think sniffing for rewards, solving puzzles, rolling and pushing for snacks, or adding variety with demolition and hanging toys.
At DRD Rodent Shop® , you'll find foraging toys and enrichment that work well with rats: from sniff mats and treat balls to brain teasers. With clear tips to keep them safe, fun, and manageable in your routine. Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Let rats search, push and sniff for rewards: less boredom, more natural behavior.
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Choose small rewards and vary: herbs, seeds or rat snacks are perfect for foraging play.
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Combine toys with a digging bucket or ratscaping corner: search, dig and discover.
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Choosing Rat Toys – Quick Selection Guide
Want to get comfortable quickly? Choose enrichment based on the goal : searching (foraging), destroying (gnawing/demolition), or working together (training/brainstorming).
1) For foraging (searching & sniffing)
- Start with 1 easy item (sniff/roll/play board) and reward with small pieces, herbs or seeds.
- Only make it more difficult once your rats understand the principle (this prevents frustration).
2) For demolishing & gnawing (losing energy)
- Always combine demolition/gnawing toys with additional gnawing material to direct the urge to gnaw.
- Change regularly: rats are particularly bored by repetition.
3) For training & collaboration (brainwork)
- Short sessions (1–3 minutes) with positive reinforcement work best.
- Ideal in addition to cage enrichment: you build trust and your rats use their brains.
✔ Pro tip: Create three "playsets" and rotate them every few days. This always feels "new" to rats.
What types of rat toys can you find in this category?
Here you will mainly find enrichment that suits the natural behaviour of tame rats:
- Foraging toys – rollers, balls, and plates that rats have to push, spin, or search for.
- Sniffing & Seeking Games – Hide treats and let rats search with their noses and paws.
- Brain games/strategy games – more challenging for smart rats (build up step by step).
- Hanging and climbing toys – combine with routes for safe climbing and “playing above”.
- Demolition toys – perfect for getting rid of energy (always check for wear and tear).
Foraging in practice – how to make it fun (and easy)
Foraging doesn't have to be complicated. With small steps, you can create a routine that keeps rats occupied every day:
- Start simple: 5–10 small rewards in a sniff or search item.
- Scatter feeding: scatter some of the food in the substrate (safe and natural).
- Create a digging corner: Use a digging bucket or Ratscaping zone for rooting and searching.
- Keep it small: foraging is about searching, not about “lots of extra snacks.”
Training & thinking – short sessions, big effect
Rats learn quickly. Brain games and (clicker) training are ideal for mental stimulation and cooperation. Keep it light:
✔ Train short and positive (stop before your rats are “ready”).
✔ Reward small: a mini piece, herb or seed is often enough.
✔ Build puzzles from easy to difficult – moments of success keep it fun.
Checklist – Playing & Foraging That “Right”
✔ Minimum 1 foraging item + 1 demolition/gnawing option (variety)
✔ Rewards are small and fit into your feeding plan ( rat food , herbs & seeds )
✔ Toys are rotated (new stimulus without extra stuff)
✔ Safely placed: no fall routes, no loose loops or sharp parts
✔ Combine with cage equipment for routes ( plateaus , tunnels )
Safety
Check toys regularly for gnawing damage , loose parts, and fraying. Choose sturdy materials and place enrichment so rats can't fall. Clean toys with suitable cleaning products, rinse thoroughly, and let everything dry completely. Use rewards sparingly: foraging is primarily about "searching," not "lots of extra snacks."
FAQ – Rats Playing & Foraging
How many toys does my rat need?
Better “smart” than “lots”: 2–3 fixed items (foraging + gnawing/demolition) and a small rotation usually works better than an overcrowded cage.
Which rewards are useful for foraging?
Small, dry treats are ideal: a small piece from the daily ration, or small amounts of herbs and seeds . This keeps it responsible and motivating.
Does foraging help with boredom?
Yes. Searching and puzzling takes time and energy. Combined with climbing and gnawing, you stimulate natural behavior and prevent "I'm going to destroy" moments.
How do I keep the cage rat-friendly and challenging?
Work with routes and zones: a rest zone ( hammocks / houses ), a play route ( platforms / tunnels ) and a search corner ( digging bucket / ratscaping ).
✔ Foraging toys and enrichment for smart, active rats
✔ Selection aid for searching, demolition, thinking and (mini) training
✔ Specialist since 2011
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