Small plush triangle house with stripes and a removable cushion. A cosy nest for hamsters and a soft sleeping spot for a rat. Read more.
The plush triangle house Striped in size S is the small version of this tent-shaped Duvo+ house. It is made of soft plush, has a striped design and a removable cushion. That gives a cosy nest feeling. For smaller rodents it is a soft hiding place, and it is simply fun to explore too.
Hamsters are nocturnal. They sleep during the day, preferably in a dark, soft nest. A plush house fits in nicely with that. Rats are active in short bursts throughout the day, and in between they look for a warm spot for a nap. A soft house is welcome then too. And degus, which are active during the day, like to slip away for a while between running and climbing.
Here is how to set it up. With hamsters, place the house on a deep layer of bedding, in a quiet spot away from the wheel. Put some nesting material nearby, so your hamster can make the house even cosier itself. With rats, you can also put the house on a sturdy level. Let a hamster keep its food store in the house; only remove perishable fresh food.
At 20 × 16 × 13.5 cm, this is a small, low house. It is a nice size for dwarf hamsters and Syrian hamsters. For a rat it is a snug sleeping spot for one animal; for a group of rats the M size is better. Degus are serious gnawers. For them, a plush house only works if they leave the fabric alone. That goes for all animals: check that your pet does not chew the house or swallow bits of fabric, and remove it if you see that.
Put the house on Zooply bedding for hamsters, so it stays dry and steady. For degus, Zooply bedding for degus is a good fit.
Yes, a Syrian hamster can sleep in it. It is a low house of 13.5 cm, though. Many Syrian hamsters actually find that cosy. Also give it plenty of deep bedding, so it can make its own tunnels and burrows.
You can, but be careful. Degus gnaw a lot and hard. At first, only let them near the house under supervision. If you see them chewing the fabric, take it away and choose a wooden house.
Yes. Hamsters hoard: they build a food store in their nest. Let that happen. Only remove fresh food that can spoil, and do not throw away the whole store when cleaning.
Take out the cushion and shake out the house and cushion well. Brush away bedding and hair. Keep it dry. With a hamster, leave part of the nesting material in place so it keeps a familiar smell.
The M size of this triangle house is 30 × 25 × 23 cm and meant for guinea pigs and rats. This S size of 20 × 16 × 13.5 cm is for hamsters, a single rat or a degu.
Knaagplaza belongs to 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, a store with a heart for rodents and rabbits. We sell accessories we find suitable ourselves and say honestly which animal something is or is not suited for. Put Zooply bedding underneath, our own brand.
