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Playhouse crocodile for small rodentsCool playhouse in crocodile design for small rodents.Beautiful wooden playhouseSafe place to rest, play and chewPet-friendly colorFunny, playful designFor small mammalsThis duvoplus wooden playhouse is the ultimate gift for your small mammal. It provides a safe place for your pet to rest, play and gnaw.Wooden toys also encourage natural chewing instincts and keep teeth healthy. Small mammals need to gnaw to keep the growth of their teeth under control.The cool design in the shape of a crocodile adds a playful touch. Thanks to the pet-friendly paint used, this toy is 100% safe.Suitable for: golden hamster, teddy hamster, dwarf hamster, gerbil, color mouse and degusDimension: 52x 9 x 20 cm (length x depth x height)

The hamsterHamsters live in self-dug burrows in steppes and semi-deserts from Southern Europe to East Asia. Hamsters have a great urge to move, as hamsters often travel several kilometres in the wild in search of food. Golden hamsters are solitary animals and defend their territory against other hamsters. Males and females only meet during the mating season.Description:The body length of a golden hamster is approx. 15cm. The stubby tail measures only about 10 to 15 mm. The weight is 130 to 180 grams. Breeding has resulted in many colour variations. There are white, cream, cinnamon, black, grey and all variations of pied.Hamster care:You should provide a hamster with a large cage.We recommend a glass container measuring 100x40cm for hamsters.This allows you to fulfil the 15 cm of bedding required by the Animal Welfare Act.The hamster cage should be set up so that the hamster can dig and climb. The absolute minimum size for a hamster cage is approx. 70x40cm. However, the hamster cage must be equipped with shelves and climbing facilities so that the hamster can fulfil its great urge to move. The larger the hamster cage, the better. After all, we prefer to live in a multi-room flat rather than a studio!The cage should be located in a place where the hamster can sleep undisturbed during the day - but where it won't disturb anyone at night with its lively behaviour.Hamster accessories / Cage equipment: Bedding at least 15cm deep so that the hamster can fulfil its digging needs Hay Play opportunities Various shelters made from wood or cork Sand bath Hamster toilet Nest material - hay or hamster wool. Under no circumstances should synthetic cotton wool be used Food bowl and drinking bottle Legal requirements: Enclosure min. 60x30cm (not our recommendation!) Hiding places Digging layer 15cm Climbing possibilities Nest material Gnawing objects such as softwood or fresh branches Individual housing Hamster food:To stay healthy, hamsters - like other living creatures - need a varied diet.The main food offered in pet shops ensures a balanced basic diet. You can add variety to your golden hamster's menu with additional food.Unlike dwarf rabbits and guinea pigs, golden hamsters are not pure vegetarians. You should therefore offer them a piece of egg or a little quark from time to time. This will fulfil their need for animal protein.Hamsters particularly enjoy fresh food such as fruit, carrots or dandelions. Make sure that the fresh food is unsprayed. The cage should be checked daily for spoilt fresh food so that the hamster does not eat mouldy food. Although hamsters cover most of their fluid requirements with green food, they also need fresh water every day.Breeding details:At around two months of age, hamsters are capable of reproducing and can be used for breeding. You put a male and a female together, observe whether they get along and then leave them to their happiness for a few days. Then separate them again.The female is provided with sufficient padding material, which is made into a nest. After a gestation period of just 18 days, the female hamster gives birth to five to ten naked and blind young, each weighing just two grams. Once a female has given birth, she should not be disturbed in the early stages, otherwise she may kill and eat her litter.The young open their eyes at ten days old. At three to four weeks, they are already independent enough to make their way through life on their own.We do not recommend breeding the animals, this is only information about reproduction!How much does a hamster cost (per month): Food: approx. Fr. 15.-- Bedding and hay: approx. CHF 30. Vet: The more species-appropriate and cleaner your hamster is kept, the less likely it is to need a visit to the vet. Nevertheless, you must always bear in mind that a hamster can fall ill and incur additional costs. Things to consider before buying:Due to its nocturnal activity, the golden hamster is not an animal for small children. Hamsters sleep during the day and only wake up in the evening when small children have to go to bed. Repeated disturbances from sleep lead to illness and biting in hamsters in the long term.Hamsters are therefore only suitable for older schoolchildren, teenagers and working people.The life expectancy of rodents is 2 to 3 years. During this time, you are responsible for this little guy.Before you decide to buy a golden hamster, you should definitely read a specialised book.The following applies to all animal husbandry: Children (including adolescents) must be guided, supervised and controlled by their parents. Children should know that animals are not toys!Our trained team is available to assist you with any questions or issues at Zoo Roco. They can provide you with expert advice on all matters.

Henle Tunnel System Tunnel system for rats, degus or hamstersThis tunnel system has various entrances and exits, and has one inclined and one straight tunnel. The two towers are also connected by a tunnel. Everything is made of solid wood - for a long life and a lot of fun for your rats, degus or hamsters. A real paradise for climbing, gnawing, hiding and romping around.Frank Henle produces in Germany from European wood.Size: (LxWxH) 48 x 44 x 23 cm

Hay House 500 gA large hiding place for medium-sized small animals such as degus or rats.The house not only acts as a hiding place and shelter, but can also be eaten. The house is made of mountain meadow hay and comes from JR Farm's own cultivation and contains a high crude fiber content. A high crude fiber content supports the dental abrasion of the lifelong growing teeth. House/hideout and food in one 37 x 24 x 21 cm (width x depth x height) 500 g

The degu Degus originate from Chile and are found in the high plateaus and low mountain ranges of Chile at altitudes up to 1,200 metres. They prefer open landscapes that are easy to survey.Degus are very social animals and live in family groups of 5 to 12 animals. These include several males, which live together in harmony and defend the "family territory" against neighbouring degu groups.Degus mark their territory with scent marks from urine. For example, they mark stones or the sand bathing area. Females often give birth in the same underground nest. This results in all the young having the same nest scent and therefore being suckled indiscriminately by any female. Degu care: A commercially available cage is not suitable for housing degus. On the one hand, a great deal of bedding would fall out, as degus love to dig and naturally throw the bedding around. On the other hand, the commercially available small animal enclosures have a plastic base tray, which a degu can gnaw through in a very short time. We recommend a small animal aviary, as this best meets the requirements of degus. As an alternative, an aquarium/terrarium can also be chosen.Whether aquarium, terrarium or room aviary, the main deciding factor is above all the species-appropriate size of the accommodation. In general, it is said that the size for the base area of the accommodation should be 100x50cm if you keep two degus. But the principle always applies: the bigger, the better! Then the animals have more space to move and run around, and a larger home can also be made much more attractive.Degus must have a digging layer of 30cm of bedding available. Legal requirements: Enclosure at least 100x50x70cm for 5 animals (not our recommendation) Bedding height 30cm Hiding places for all animals Coarse-structured food: hay or straw fresh branches Sand bath Group housing Cage equipment includes: Thick branches for walking on and gnawing Stones for sharpening claws Sleeping houses as vantage points: Wooden houses are unsuitable due to the degus’ strong gnawing drive. Bricks stacked on top of each other, covered above with a large stone slab (e.g. slate), are better. But pay attention to safety, because a collapse could injure your degu. Perches as viewing points and to enlarge the floor area of the cage Sand bath: Like a chinchilla, a degu also needs a regular sand bath to clean its coat. Once a day, you should give it about 15 minutes for this. Therefore, leave a place in the terrarium free where you can place the bath. Do not leave the "bathtub" in there all the time as it will become dirty too quickly. If you use a wire cage, you could get a chinchilla bathtub to hang in, as these are equipped with a removable lid. Water bowl: Nipple drinkers are not particularly suitable as they are made of plastic and, in the presence of a degu, they leak very quickly. The very sturdy hard plastic drinkers are also not particularly suitable for degus. Also, they are difficult to fix in a terrarium. So better use a stone bowl as well. Change water regularly Food bowl: Ideally a heavy porcelain bowl that cannot be pushed or knocked over. But it should not be too small so that several degu group members can feed from it at the same time. Placing the bowl on the floor is not advisable, as degus love to scratch and dig. It is best to place it on the sleeping house roof so that dirt does not get in so quickly. Food: When buying food, the general rule is that you should buy a maximum of 2 - 3 months’ supply, otherwise the vitamin content will decrease rapidly. Get used to a regular rhythm for feeding. Your pet will get used to the times very quickly and will soon look forward to them. Basic foodDegus are given a special degu food mix. RoughageHay: Make sure your animals always have enough hay in the cage. In the wild, they mainly eat meagre food such as grasses or bark. Therefore, hay is actually closest to their natural diet. Degus eat correspondingly large amounts of it. It also serves as nesting material. Green foodAs a general rule, green food must always be thoroughly washed and then carefully dried.Vegetables: carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, lettuceNatural food: in the form of branches (only hardwood such as some from fruit trees, beech, birch or hazelnut), do not collect near busy roads.Degus are prone to diabetes. Even small amounts of fruit can already cause diabetes. Please only feed vegetables and herbs! TreatsTo satisfy the degus’ urge to gnaw, they are regularly given fresh twigs, which are very happily accepted. The bark provides every degu with a tasty change. You will also find plenty of treats in pet stores. With various dried herbs and special degu snacks, you can spoil your degus! Breeding: If you want to breed degus, here you will find the most important facts that you should be familiar with before starting breeding. Sexual maturity: This occurs in females at about two months of age, in males at about three months. However, it may also occur later, for which individual differences may be responsible.  Gestation period: It lasts about three months. That is quite a long time for such a small animal. Even guinea pigs have a shorter gestation period. But degu young are already well developed at birth. They are hairy and have their eyes half or fully open, in contrast to mouse or hamster young, which are born naked and blind.  Number: A litter usually consists of four to six young. However, there are also huge litters with up to ten young. These are rather rare and usually only grow up so large if there is a second lactating female present, as degu females only have eight teats.  Regular costs (per month/for 2 animals): Food: approx. Fr.30.-- Bedding and hay: approx. Fr. 50.-- Vet: The more animal-friendly and cleaner the keeping, the less likely a visit to the vet will be necessary. Nevertheless, you must always expect that an animal may become ill and thus incur additional costs. Before deciding on degus, you should definitely have read a relevant specialist book.The following applies to all animal keeping: Children (including adolescents) must be guided, supervised and checked by parents. Children should know that animals are not toys!For questions and problems, our trained team at Zoo Roco is at your disposal. They can advise you professionally on all questions.

Cork running wheel This cork running wheel is particularly distinguished by its high level of safety and high-quality workmanship. The running wheel is available in various sizes for coloured mice up to dwarf hamsters. Please always make sure to purchase a sufficiently large running wheel to prevent your rodent from developing postural damage. The running wheels are lined with cork on the inside and the back wall is closed. This minimises the risk of injury. Thanks to the extra wide feet, the running wheel can be easily placed on all types of bedding and does not tip over. The cork running wheel is height-adjustable and can be used anywhere in the enclosure. It is also attractive in design and will certainly be an eye-catcher in your rodent enclosure. Thanks to the high-quality ball bearing, the cork running wheel is very quiet, which benefits both shy rodents and us humans. A running wheel is a welcome change for rodents. In the wild, rodents often cover long distances and even though our rodents have long since been domesticated, the running wheel is always welcome. Getzoo cork running wheel, quality made in Germany Natural: only high-quality wood is used for the cork running wheel, we completely avoid adhesives that could harm your animals, and we do not use softwood for any of our products Flexible: place the running wheel wherever it fits best, because the height-adjustable base allows the wheel to fit anywhere Stable: no matter what substrate, thanks to the particularly wide and stable base, the running wheel stands securely Safe: a protected ball bearing, gentle cork as a running surface and a closed back make this running wheel absolutely safe for your rodents Variants: 21 cm (Ø 19.4 cm inside) for: Roborowski dwarf hamster33 cm (Ø 28.4 cm inside) for: degus, golden hamsters, gerbils42 cm (Ø 40.4 cm inside) for: chinchillas