Rodent houses and caves

At Us with pets you will find a large selection of houses and dens for rodents of all types and sizes. On this site, you will find both wooden rodent houses, hamster tunnels with crackling sounds, hay houses with snacks, as well as wooden tunnels and coconut caves. Especially wooden houses and caves are a big hit with most rodents, as they are made of natural material.

Regardless of whether you have a rabbit, a guinea pig, a hamster or any other rodent, on this site you can find the perfect house or the perfect cave for sleeping, nesting and coziness.

Which cave should I choose for my rodent?

Your rodent, regardless of type and size, should be offered the opportunity to hide and make burrows and nests. Rodents are prey animals in nature, and the ability to hide when frightened or asleep is a biological necessity for the animal's well-being.

The cave must fit the size; the rodent must be able to get in, but the hole must not be too large either, as the rodent will typically fill the hole with bedding, straw, etc. in order to properly hide and make a nest if necessary. Many rodents will also store a supply of food in the burrow.

Caves and wooden houses appear more natural than alternatives. There is no risk here either, should your rodent get the idea to taste the cave. Offer a permanent den, e.g. a wooden cave, in a corner and possibly offer other caves periodically, such as exciting tunnels with crackling sounds or hay houses with snacks.

If you have several rodents in the same cage, there should basically be a cave for each. Some rodents will prefer to huddle together; while others are more reserved and territorial, which is why there should always be a den for each individual rodent; regardless of whether it is the same or different breeds.

No need to change the bedding in the cave every time

The cave or house will typically become the rodent's "safe place", where it can go to sleep, relax or when it is startled or afraid. Therefore, it is also not advisable to change the bedding or nesting material in the cave every time the bedding in the cage is changed, which is typically 1-2 times a week.

If your rodent uses its toilet tray, which the vast majority of rodents will do, the bedding in the burrow will typically be relatively clean. Assess from time to time whether it is necessary to change, and if it is not, your rodent should keep its burrow, so that it does not have to start the work from the beginning several times a week.

Some rodents fill up their burrows with food, and here you must of course keep an eye on whether it is a true hoarder who constantly collects for storage, or whether your rodent actually eats the food that is hidden in the burrow. If it is simply collected for storage without the food ever being eaten, it may be necessary to clear out once in a while.