Wooden hideout tunnel finished with bark. A natural place to hide in, run through and climb on for hamsters, mice, gerbils and degus. Read more.
A rodent that feels safe shows more of its natural behaviour. To feel safe, it needs places to get out of sight for a while. The wooden hideout tunnel from Duvo+ is one of those places. It is made of quality wood and finished with bark, which gives it a very natural look. Your pet can hide in it, run through it and climb on top. And in between, there is plenty of gnawing to be done.
The bark makes this tunnel extra fun. The rough surface feels different from smooth wood, gives grip when climbing and invites nibbling. Many rodents happily peel off little pieces. That is exactly the kind of activity that keeps boredom away. In an enclosure with cork, branches and some dried flowers, this tunnel fits in beautifully as part of a natural layout.
Place the tunnel on a deep layer of bedding and press it in a little. Hamsters and gerbils love to dig burrows, and a half-buried tunnel feels like a real hiding burrow to them. You can also put a little hay or nesting material inside, turning it into a cosy resting place. Scatter some food around the entrance now and then, so your pet goes exploring. Do not place the tunnel directly under a level, so there is no spot where your pet could get stuck.
At 21 × 11.5 × 16 cm this is a nice size for dwarf hamsters, mice and gerbils; they can easily get in and through. A Syrian hamster can use it too, as long as it walks through comfortably. Degus are larger and gnaw through wood quickly. For them the tunnel is mainly a fun gnawing and climbing object. Check whether your degu fits in easily; if it is tight, use it as an extra element next to a larger hiding place.
A tunnel looks and works best in a deep layer of Zooply bedding. If you keep degus, choose Zooply bedding for degus. The wood and bark may be gnawed. Once the tunnel has been chewed down too far, replace it.
A Syrian hamster can use the tunnel, but watch how it moves. If it walks through comfortably, that is fine. If it has to squeeze through, the tunnel is too tight. In that case, use it as a climbing object and give your hamster a larger hiding place.
Yes, the tunnel is made to be gnawed and the bark is part of that. It is normal for pieces to come off. Remove larger loose bits from the bedding now and then. Even when a lot of bark has been chewed away, the tunnel can still be used until the wood itself gets too thin.
Certainly. Press the tunnel a little way into the bedding to create a burrow your pet can dig out further. Do make sure both exits stay open, so your pet can always get in and out.
Shake the tunnel out and brush out loose bedding and food remains with a dry brush. If a wet spot has formed inside, remove the dirty material and let the tunnel dry thoroughly. Always keep wood as dry as possible.
Degus can play with it and climb on it, but they are larger than hamsters and gerbils. Degus also chew wood to pieces quickly. So see the tunnel as gnawing and climbing enrichment, and give them a roomier hiding place as well.
Knaagplaza belongs to 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, specialised in rodents and rabbits. We furnish our own enclosures as naturally as possible, with wood, bark and a deep layer of bedding. You can tell from the accessories we choose. Combine this tunnel with Zooply, our own brand, for an enclosure where your pet can truly dig and hide.
