A play ball from the Mix & Play Sling series. To push away, chase and gnaw on. Brings movement into the enclosure. Read more.
A ball invites movement. Your pet pushes it, the ball rolls away and curiosity does the rest. The Sling Ball from the Esve Mix & Play range is a play ball for rodents. It offers a different kind of play than toys that just lie still in one spot.
Rats in particular are real players. They push things ahead of them, carry them around and hide them in their sleeping spot. Guinea pigs sometimes nudge a ball forward with their nose while pottering about. Hamsters and gerbils are more likely to gnaw on it or drag it into a corner. Every animal uses it in its own way, and that is fine.
A ball works best on a flat floor with some space, for example during daily free-roaming time. In the enclosure, place it in an open spot, not between hideouts where it gets stuck straight away. Gnawing on the ball is part of it. Check it regularly and replace it when it falls apart or develops sharp edges. Remove it if it gets wet or dirty.
The product information does not say whether the ball is hollow or has openings. Take a look on arrival. If it has openings, you can fill it with dried herbs or some hay.
Yes, it rolls best on a flat floor during free-roaming time. Do keep an eye on your pet while it is out.
Not every animal is interested straight away. Rub some hay along it or place a few seeds next to it. Interest often comes by itself.
With us, you buy from a specialist. 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven has worked with rabbits, guinea pigs and small rodents for years. Combine this item with Zooply, our own brand. If you have a question about your pet, you get a personal answer.
