Hammock 30 cm for Mice, Rats & Guinea Pigs

Trixie Hammock 30 cm for mice, rats and guinea pigs

The Trixie Hammock 30 cm is a soft, double-sided hammock for mice, rats, and guinea pigs. One side features warm sheep-look upholstery, and the other side is smoother, allowing you to comfortably use the hammock at different times of the year.

For mice and rats, a hammock is a nice sleeping or resting spot higher up in the enclosure. These animals enjoy climbing and often use their cage on multiple levels. For guinea pigs, however, you should use the hammock low down and easily accessible, for example, as a soft resting or sheltered lying spot in a spacious enclosure or run.

Pros of the Trixie Hammock 30 cm

✔ Soft resting and sleeping place for animals that like to lie sheltered
✔ Can be used double-sided with a warm and a smoother side
✔ Easy to hang with the hanging system
✔ Hand washable, convenient for regular use
✔ Combines nicely with rat hammocks , tunnels, and platforms

Why choose a hammock?

A hammock provides animals with a soft place to rest and immediately makes their enclosure more varied. Mice and rats like to use height as part of their daily routes. They often enjoy climbing, sleeping, and resting at different levels. A hammock fits in nicely with this.

You use a hammock differently for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are not true climbers, but they may find a low-tension hammock pleasant as a soft lying spot or a sheltered resting place. Therefore, hang the hammock for guinea pigs low and stable so that they can easily get in and out of it.

Chinchillas and degus may also find a hammock interesting, but only if they do not gnaw on the fabric. These animals can gnaw intensively, and loose fibers or damaged fabric should not remain in the enclosure. Therefore, check very carefully when using the hammock with these animals.

How do you use the Trixie Hammock?

• Hang the hammock securely from bars or safe attachment points.
• Make sure your animal can easily access it via a platform, ladder, tunnel, or low entry.
• For mice and rats, the hammock may be hung higher, as long as the route is safe.
• For guinea pigs, hang the hammock low and stable so that they can get into it without climbing.
• Regularly check whether the fabric, seams, and hanging points are still neat.

Use the hammock as part of a complete setup. For mice and rats, for example, combine it with platforms, ladders, tunnels, and other hanging spots. For guinea pigs, the hammock works better as a low resting place alongside houses, tunnels, hay, and bedding.

For which animals is the Trixie Hammock suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a soft hangout and sleeping place in a safely furnished mouse enclosure. Ensure good climbing routes and a soft catcher underneath the hangout.
• Rat: very suitable as a hammock, resting place, and sleeping spot in the rat cage. Rats often like to use hammocks as a permanent resting place.
• Guinea pig: suitable as a low, soft resting place. Hang the hammock low and ensure your guinea pig can step into it without jumping or climbing.
• Chinchilla: only suitable if your animal does not gnaw on fabric. Check very carefully for loose fibers, holes, and wear.
• Degu: only suitable if your animal does not gnaw on fabric. If your pet gnaws or pulls at the fabric, remove the hammock from the enclosure.

For hamsters and dwarf hamsters, this hammock is not a logical choice. Hamsters are not true hammock animals, do not climb as well, and naturally prefer to rest low down, sheltered, and closer to their nest.

Material and dimensions

• Dimensions: approx. 30 × 30 cm
• Material: cotton/sheep look, polyester
• Includes hanging system: yes
• Washing instructions: hand wash
• Use: offer only under supervision

Cleaning and maintenance

• Regularly shake loose hair, bedding, or food remnants out of the hammock.
• Wash the hammock by hand according to the washing instructions if necessary.
• Let the hammock dry completely before hanging it back up.
• Regularly check the fabric, seams, and suspension points for wear.
• Replace the hammock when holes, loose threads, or damage occur.

Good to know

• This hammock is not chew-proof.
• Use the hammock only under supervision and check regularly for wear.
• Remove the hammock when your pet actively chews on the fabric, seams, or suspension points.
• When placing at a higher level, always ensure safe routes and catchment under the hammock.
• For guinea pigs, use the hammock low, stable, and easily accessible.

Frequently asked questions about the Trixie Hammock 30 cm

Is this hammock suitable for rats?

Yes, this hammock is very suitable for rats. Rats often like to lie in soft hanging spots and use hammocks as a resting place, sleeping place, or part of their route through the cage.

Is this hammock suitable for mice?

Yes, mice can use this hammock as a soft place to hang out. Just make sure there is a safe route to it, for example via platforms, ladders, or other climbing elements.

Is this hammock suitable for guinea pigs?

Yes, the hammock can be suitable for guinea pigs as a low resting place. Do not hang it high, but place it low and stable so that your guinea pig can easily get in and out of it.

Is the hammock suitable for chinchillas and degus?

Only when they are not gnawing on the fabric. Chinchillas and degus can gnaw vigorously. If you see loose threads, holes, or active gnawing behavior on the fabric, remove the hammock from the enclosure.

Why do you not recommend this hammock for hamsters?

Hamsters are not true hammock animals. They prefer to rest low and sheltered, close to bedding and nesting material. Houses, tunnels, and low hiding places are usually more suitable for hamsters.

Can I wash the hammock?

Yes, the hammock can be hand-washed. Let it dry completely before hanging it back in the enclosure.

What do I do if my pet chews on the hammock?

Then remove the hammock from the enclosure. Loose fabric, threads, or damaged suspension points should not remain in the enclosure.

Useful shopping links

• Mouse hammocks
• Rat hammocks
• Guinea pig houses & resting places
• Chinchilla hammocks
• Degoe hammocks
• Trixie products

Combine the Trixie Hammock 30 cm with safe routes, platforms, houses, and quiet resting places. This way, you provide mice, rats, and guinea pigs with a soft place to rest that suits their way of moving and relaxing.