Soft plush triangle house with stripes and a removable cushion. A roomy, cosy hideout for one guinea pig or a few rats. Read more.
The Duvo+ plush triangle house Striped in size M is a roomy, soft house in the shape of a triangle. It has a cheerful striped design, is made of soft plush and has a removable cushion. That creates a cosy nest feeling inside. The triangular roof gives the house the shape of a little tent, and that is exactly the kind of place animals love to crawl into.
Why does your pet enjoy that so much? Guinea pigs and rats look for a sheltered, soft place to rest. Guinea pigs are prey animals and want a roof over their head when they sleep. Rats are social and like to curl up together in a warm spot. This house gives both what they are looking for. It is also a fun activity: your pet explores it, goes in and out and makes it its own.
A few tips for setting it up. Put the house in a quiet, dry spot on a layer of bedding. With guinea pigs, you can place it in an indoor run as a familiar hiding place, with some hay in front. With rats, it works well in a quiet part of the cage, away from the food bowl. Hide a treat in the house now and then to keep it exciting. Plush is fabric: make sure your pet does not chew the house or swallow bits of fabric. Remove it if you see that.
At 30 × 25 × 23 cm, this is a roomy size for one guinea pig, even a larger one. Guinea pigs should be kept in at least pairs, so provide a second hiding place too. For rats it is a generous sleeping spot where a few animals can curl up together. There is also a smaller S size of this house, which suits hamsters better.
Put a layer of Zooply bedding for guinea pigs under the house. For rats, choose Zooply bedding for rats; low dust is extra important for rats, as they have sensitive airways.
Both are soft and have a removable cushion and stripes. The corner house is made to stand in a corner and is taller. The triangle house is shaped like a little tent and can stand freely in the enclosure. Choose what fits your enclosure best.
It is meant for one guinea pig. Some guinea pigs that get along well will sometimes lie together, but most want their own spot. So put down at least one hiding place per animal.
Yes, indoors that works well. A familiar house in the run gives your pet confidence. Outdoors, plush can get damp; only use it there in a spot that is sure to stay dry.
Take out the cushion and shake out the house and cushion regularly. Brush away hair and bits of hay. Make sure everything is dry before you put it back.
Yes. Rats are curious and want to investigate everything, but bits of fabric do not belong in their stomach. Take the house away if you see your rat chewing it, and give safe gnawing material instead.
Knaagplaza grew out of 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, a store that specialises in rodents and rabbits. We choose every accessory with care and check whether we find it suitable ourselves. Add bedding and hay from Zooply, our own brand.
