Wooden House Den 17 cm for mice and (dwarf) hamsters

Wooden House Den 17 cm for small rodents

The 17 cm Wooden House Den is a nice hiding place for small rodents who like a sheltered spot but also like to keep an overview. Thanks to its oval, den-like shape, this house looks natural in the enclosure, and the flat roof immediately creates an extra sitting and lookout spot. This makes the house not only practical but also fun in a natural-style interior or hamsterscaping setup.

What makes this little house extra convenient is the combination of a front entrance and a roof opening. This gives your animal two entrances and exits. This provides a more pleasant sense of freedom and makes the house very suitable for animals that like to sleep in a sheltered spot but do not want to be confined. The open bottom is an added bonus: the house stands directly on the floor of the enclosure, giving it a more natural feel and making it easy to combine with bedding and nesting material.

Pros

✔ Made of untreated natural wood
✔ Natural hollow shape with a calm appearance
✔ Flat roof as an extra seating and viewing area
✔ Two entrances and exits for more freedom of movement
✔ Open bottom for natural placement in the enclosure
✔ Fun to use in a natural interior or hamsterscaping

Why choose the Hollow Wooden House 17 cm?

For small rodents, a good house is much more than just a sleeping place. It is a place to shelter, find rest, gather nesting material, and briefly withdraw from the hustle and bustle of the enclosure. That is precisely why the shape and construction of a house are important. This model offers shelter but does not feel cramped thanks to the extra opening on top. This makes it comfortable for animals that like to sit safely but also want to be able to move quickly.

Moreover, the flat roof provides extra usable space. Many mice and hamsters enjoy climbing up to look around or like to rest in a slightly elevated spot. This way, with just one product, you get both a hiding place and a small platform. This is handy if you want to furnish the enclosure smartly while simultaneously providing sufficient variety.

The use of untreated wood and bark fits beautifully into a natural interior. As a result, this house combines well with bedding, moss, twigs, cork, tunnels, and other natural accessories. This model is also a good fit if you want to keep the enclosure calm and uncluttered.

For which animals is this little house suitable?

Mouse

For mice, this is a nice and practical little house to shelter in, rest in, and climb on. The roof can be used as a perch, and the two openings make the house pleasant in an active enclosure.

Dwarf hamster

For dwarf hamsters, this size is very suitable as a sleeping and hiding house. The open bottom works well in combination with a layer of bedding, and the opening on top offers additional possibilities for use in a natural-style setup.

Small golden hamster

For small golden hamsters, this house can be suitable as a compact hiding place. However, make sure that the openings and interior space remain comfortable for your animal. If in doubt, a larger size is often better.

Less suitable for larger species

For gerbils, dwarf rats, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas, this model is usually too compact. For these animals, it is better to choose a more spacious house that suits their body size and way of moving.

Usage & placement

You can use this little house in various ways. Place it loosely in the enclosure as a hiding place with a small lookout post on top, or partially tuck it into the bedding for a more underground look. Thanks to the opening in the roof, the house remains easily accessible even then. Always place it stably so that it stands firmly and does not shift when your animal digs or climbs on top of it.

Do you want to make it extra attractive? Then place some soft nesting material in or around the little house and combine it with a fine layer of bedding . In a naturally decorated enclosure, this house also looks very nice in combination with hamsterscaping materials.

Material & finish

This house is made of untreated natural wood with a natural bark look. As a result, every house looks slightly different. Small differences in color, grain, or finish are inherent to the material and provide exactly the natural look that many pet owners are looking for.

Size: 17 cm

Good to know

Wooden houses are also used by many rodents to gnaw on. This is normal behavior. Therefore, check the house occasionally for wear and tear and replace it when it becomes severely damaged or when the edges become very rough. Clean the house regularly and, above all, keep a close eye on the nesting area.

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