Large natural piece of moorwood of approx. 40 to 55 cm. Adds height differences, sheltered corners and a natural look to the enclosure. Every piece is unique. Read more.
A large enclosure with nothing but a flat floor soon feels empty to a rodent. There is nothing to climb on, nothing to hide under and nothing to explore. A sizeable piece of wood changes that at once. This Moorwood in size Large is about 40 to 55 cm long. Its natural, gnarled shape creates clear differences in height and sheltered spots. Your pet can climb on it, rest on it, crawl underneath it and sniff along it. The enclosure instantly gains structure and a calm, natural look.
With this length the wood is meant for a spacious enclosure. Back Zoo Nature describes it as suitable for a rodent enclosure. We like to see it with a Syrian hamster in a large, low tank, with gerbils in a gerbilarium and with degus and rats in a roomy cage or tank. For a small mouse enclosure or a small dwarf hamster setup this piece is often too big. Smaller sizes are more practical there. Because moorwood is a natural product, every piece has its own shape, colour and structure.
Scaping is all about creating a landscape where your pet can dig, climb and hide. Place the moorwood on a deep layer of Zooply bedding for hamsters and press it in a little. Leave a hollow free on one side to create a sheltered spot. Hamsters and gerbils love to dig their own tunnel underneath. Position the wood so that it is stable and cannot tip over when your pet digs below it. Check again after a few days, as digging can change the ground underneath.
Moorwood combines well with other natural materials such as a vine, cork, moss and dried flowers. In the Hamster scaping category you will find materials to build the landscape further. A food bowl next to the wood or a few seeds in the crevices makes it extra interesting to explore. For degus and rats you can use the wood as a step up to a level. Make sure it stands firmly. For degus, only choose sugar-free snacks and herbs if you hide something in the wood.
Wood in a rodent enclosure gets gnawed. That is normal, as rodents' teeth keep growing throughout their lives. Check the condition of the wood regularly. If sharp edges or loose splinters appear, or if it has been gnawed down a lot, replace it. Remove dirt and droppings with a brush. If the wood gets wet, let it dry completely before it goes back into the enclosure.
For a Syrian hamster in a large, low tank it is a lovely piece. In a small enclosure or with a dwarf hamster it takes up a lot of space. In that case, choose a smaller size.
No. It is a natural product. Shape, colour and structure differ per piece, within a length of about 40 to 55 cm.
Yes. Place it on the floor as a climbing and resting spot, or use it as a step up to a level. It must be stable.
Yes, gnawing is normal. Replace the wood if sharp edges appear or if it has been gnawed down too far.
Press it slightly into the bedding and let it rest on a wide side. Check after digging sessions that it is still stable.
Knaagplaza is the online shop of 't Knaagplein in Bodegraven, specialised in rodents and rabbits. We are big fans of spacious, naturally furnished enclosures with a thick layer of bedding. A large piece of wood as a centrepiece belongs in that picture for us. Build the landscape further with Zooply, our own brand, for the bedding, the nest and the herbs.
