A palm ring from the Mix & Play Sling series. To gnaw on, carry around and shred. Natural enrichment. Read more.
A ring is a handy toy. It has an opening, so a rodent can easily grab it, pick it up and carry it off. The Sling Palm Ring from the Esve Mix & Play range is a ring made of palm, a plant material that feels different from wood or bamboo.
Rats like to carry things to their sleeping spot or hammock. Gerbils pull the fibres loose and work them into their nest. Guinea pigs mainly nibble on it between mouthfuls of hay. So every animal has its own way of keeping busy with it. A fun idea: push some hay or a few dried herbs through the opening of the ring. That instantly turns it into a foraging toy.
Gnawing is a daily need for rodents, because their teeth keep growing for life. Natural materials offer variety. For guinea pigs and degus, unlimited hay remains the basis. Check the ring regularly. Remove long loose fibres and replace the ring when it is mostly gnawed up or has become wet and dirty.
Yes, push some hay or dried herbs through the opening. Your pet will pull it out again, which makes playing more interesting.
Yes, that is natural behaviour. Do remove long loose fibres, so nothing can wrap around little feet.
Yes, guinea pigs may nibble on it. Check that the size suits them and make sure they always have unlimited hay too.
At 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven everything revolves around rodents and rabbits, and you can see that in our range. On top of that we have Zooply, our own brand of hay, food, herbs and bedding. Questions? We are happy to give personal advice.
