Willow Bridge

Willow bridge for rodents and rabbits!

The Wilgenbrug is an indispensable part of the rodent enclosure. This Willow Bridge from Elmato is actually a "must have" item for almost every rodent owner. Below we would like to briefly explain what a Wilgen Bridge actually is and what you can do with it. These willow bridges start with a larger size, namely from 32 cm.

✔ 100% Natural untreated willow wood
✔Multifunctional and can be used in different ways for different rodents
✔ Helps wear teeth
✔ Helps to wear down the nails
✔ Ideal for Hamsterscaping & Gerbilscaping !

What is a Willow Bridge?

A willow bridge is a (flexible) bridge made of willow wood. The pieces of wood are 100% natural and untreated, so they are also safe to chew. The sticks are connected to each other by means of thick iron wire. The iron wire is flexible so that the bridge can be bent into all kinds of shapes and that is really nice for the variation!

How do you use the willow bridge for small rodents?

The Wilgenbrug is available in different sizes. Depending on the rodent and the purpose, a matching size can be selected. For small rodents such as: Mouse, Dwarf Hamster, Hamster and Gerbil, the smallest Willow Bridge is already particularly spacious. This can be used for small rodents as a spacious sleeping house/hiding place or as a bridge/step to a higher or other part of the enclosure.

Can the bridge be used as a wall to hold back ground cover?

Yes, you can, but we recommend covering the top of the bridge with, for example, moss. So that the animals cannot get their paws caught in the crevices of the moss.

How can I use the Wilgenbrug for larger rodents?

For larger rodents, the Wilgenbrug will mainly be used as a bridge and not as often as a sleeping house. Still, many larger rodents like to hide under the Wilgenbrug. The largest rabbits even manage to cram under the Wilgenbrug, which can sometimes be a comical sight. In addition, the Wilgenbrug also gives the larger rodents the opportunity to gnaw. This is nice, because the animals will not gnaw on parts of the enclosure and thus unwanted gnawing behavior is prevented.

Is the willow bridge nail-free?

Yes, the Wilgenbrug is completely nail-free and contains no staples. The only thing that has been incorporated into the bridge is the iron wire. However, the iron wire is processed in a very safe way, so that the animals do not come into contact with it.

For which rodents is the Wilgenbrug suitable?

In principle, the Wilgenbrug is suitable for all rodents and rabbits. However, it is true that the objective does play a role here, for example the smallest Willow Bridge will be too small as a shelter for a rabbit and the largest will be too large as a shelter for a mouse. With regard to gnawing, all rodents are allowed to gnaw on the bridge because willow is a safe type of wood for the animals to gnaw.