Hanging coconut house with a ladder and rope. A natural hiding and climbing spot for hamsters, mice and gerbils that is easy to hang in the cage. Read more.
Small rodents feel happiest when they can crawl away somewhere. The coconut house with ladder and rope from Kerbl gives them just such a spot, and off the ground too. The house is made of coconut and sisal: natural, sustainable materials that fit nicely in a naturally furnished enclosure. Your hamster, mouse or gerbil can hide in it, rest, or simply look around from a higher vantage point.
The house hangs from a rope and has a ladder, so your pet can climb in and out by itself. That climbing is a nice activity in itself. Mice are real climbers and like to use a hanging house as a lookout. Hamsters and gerbils will go exploring too, although they prefer to stay a little closer to the ground. This way you combine hiding, climbing and gnawing in one accessory.
The coconut house is easy to hang in the cage. Do not hang it too high, so a misstep cannot do any harm, and choose a spot where the ladder rests firmly on the floor or a level. Put a deep layer of bedding underneath so every landing is soft. Place a little nesting material inside: your pet will happily turn it into a cosy sleeping nest. Always offer a hiding place on the ground as well, because not every animal chooses a hanging house.
About the size: the supplier does not give exact dimensions for the house itself, only for the ladder (3 × 130 mm). A coconut house is small by nature and every coconut is slightly different. That is why we mainly recommend it for mice and dwarf hamsters. Gerbils can use it too, but they gnaw a lot and love to take things apart. For an adult Syrian hamster a coconut house is often too tight; choose a larger house on the ground instead.
Put a deep layer of Zooply bedding under the house, which your pet can also dig in. For inside the house, Zooply nesting material is a lovely addition. Coconut and sisal may be gnawed. Do check the rope regularly for fraying or loose threads, and replace the house once it has been chewed down too far.
Usually not. An adult Syrian hamster needs a roomier house to turn around in and build a nest. The coconut house suits mice and dwarf hamsters better. A Syrian hamster can at most use it as a climbing object, but then it still needs a large house on the ground.
Do not hang it too high. Small rodents judge height poorly and can hurt themselves in a fall. A spot just above the bedding or next to a level is ideal. Make sure the ladder rests firmly, so your pet can get on and off easily.
Gnawing on coconut is normal and part of the fun. It is a natural material. Keep a closer eye on the sisal rope: if you see long, loose fibres appearing, trim them off or replace the house. That way a little foot cannot get caught.
Remove old food and dirty nesting material and shake the house out. You can brush it inside and out with a dry brush. Keep it dry, because coconut and sisal dry slowly once they get wet.
Yes, that is even recommended. Always give your pet at least one hiding place on the ground, preferably plus an extra one. The coconut house is then a fun addition higher up. With a group of mice, several hanging spots work well, so every animal has a place.
Behind Knaagplaza is 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, a specialist shop for rodents and rabbits. We keep many small rodents ourselves and know how important a safe hiding place is. That is why we choose accessories we consider a good fit ourselves, such as this natural coconut house. Complete the enclosure with bedding and nesting material from Zooply, our own brand.
