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Rats play & forage – enrichment, brain games, sniffing mats and foraging toys
Natural swing made of seagrass and wood, ideal for birds and rodents such as hamsters or mice. Equipped with clip, can be hung up immediately. 100% safe & playful!
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Natural climbing rope made of sisal with wooden blocks. Perfect for birds, mice and rats. Stimulates climbing, gnawing and playing. Including handy hanging hook.
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Natural corn leaf toy with hook. Suitable for birds and rodents to demolish, gnaw and play. Stimulates activity and prevents boredom.
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Climbing and Perching Stick for Nail Grinding – Rubble Stone Perch for Birds, Mice & Rats with Grip Structure and Wing Nut! Rubble stone climbing and perching stick for birds and rodents. Promotes nail and beak care and prevents boredom. Wavy design with
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Snack Bowl Cardboard 28 cm – Foraging and demolition fun for guinea pigs and rabbits! This cardboard snack bowl offers guinea pigs and rabbits a fun combination of foraging, gnawing and demolition. Ideal for snacks, herbs or vegetables.
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Rodent Bamboo Ball with Hay 5 cm - Natural toy and fiber-rich snack in one! This bamboo ball filled with hay combines playing, gnawing and healthy fiber-rich snacking. Suitable for rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas and degus.
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Dental Rope with Blocks 20 cm - Gnawing and throwing toys for rabbits and rodents! Sturdy cotton dental rope with wooden blocks for gnawing fun, demolishing and throwing. Ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas and degus. 100% natural.
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Foraging Ring 17 cm - Wooden food enrichment for guinea pigs and rabbits! This wooden foraging ring is ideal for filling with fresh green food for guinea pigs and rabbits. Stimulates natural eating behavior and prevents boredom.
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Corn Leaf Play Rings for Guinea Pigs, Rabbits & Chinchillas - Natural Gnawing and Demolition Toys 15 cm. Natural gnawing and demolition toys made from corn leaves for guinea pigs, rabbits and chinchillas. Ideal for gnawing and demolition.
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Natural fun for rodents and rabbits! Discover the Rattan Play Ball - a durable ball made of rattan that will give your little friends hours of fun!
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Wiggle Snack Egg – Interactive Snack Toy for Rabbits! Interactive snack egg for rabbits! Wiggle to release treats. Stimulates natural foraging behavior and prevents boredom.
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Snack Board Pick & Find Bone – Interactive Brain Game for Rabbits! Challenging snack board in the shape of a bone for rabbits. Hide snacks under the caps and let your animal search and discover in a playful way!
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Nibble Roll with Seagrass 11 cm - Natural Toy for Rabbits & Rodents! 100% natural gnawing toy made of seagrass and wood. Ideal for gnawing, rolling and preventing boredom. For rabbits and rodents.
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Wooden Snack Roll 11 cm - Natural Foraging Toy for Rodents! Let your rabbit or guinea pig play and forage with this wooden snack roll! Fill it with treats or hay and let the rolling snack fun begin.
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Seagrass Toy with Cardboard Rings 8 cm – Natural Fun for Rodents! A cheerful and safe toy made of seagrass with cardboard rings. Ideal for gnawing, throwing or demolishing. For rabbits and rodents.
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Coconut Play Ball 6 cm – Natural Play Fun for Rodents & Rabbits! A natural play ball made of coconut fibre and sea grass – for gnawing, rolling and destroying for rodents and rabbits.
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A cheerful sniffing mat with a sunflower design. Stimulates natural foraging behavior and offers mental stimulation. Suitable for rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
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Fun apple-shaped snuffle mat. Perfect for hiding snacks and encouraging natural sniffing and searching behavior. For rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
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Playful sniffing mat in the shape of a corn, made of soft fleece. Stimulates natural sniffing behavior, provides mental stimulation, and prevents boredom. For rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
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A surprise box for dwarf rats with enrichment, search opportunities, and nesting fun. Includes clear instructions with tips—great for beginners and experienced rats alike. The contents remain a surprise.
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The Zolux Neolife Treat Hiding Cups consist of 8 sturdy hiding containers that rabbits and guinea pigs can use for playful foraging. They reduce stress, prevent boredom, and encourage natural behavior.
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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