Playpen "Flooring" & Toys?

[xxSusann]

Hi! I got a playpen for Shadow today. it's by living world (http://c1.wag.com/images/products/p/hag/hag-755_1z.jpg)
& it was really expensive too :$ (30$ CAD)

Anyways, I was wondering, what can I use to put under it so any chinchilla sand or pee wont go on the carpet/hardwood floor. I can only think of one thing to use and it would be this tarp but its huge if you unfold it (10x12 ft)

Also, I was wondering what homemade toys I could put in it? I have a hot glue gun, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, toilet rolls, plastic containers ect.

Thanks!

[Teddybearhamster420]

Hi!

An option would maybe be to put cardboard or maybe newspaper under it? Maybe is your willing to sacrifice a small fellece blanket? Also, it its sunny, im sure Shadow would love to have an outdoor play!

As for toys, I always make little houses with popsicle sticks and glue, or make a little climbing wall? Toilet paper rolls are an awesome toy, also egg cartons filled with tissue paper/shavings with treats are a good boredom breakers!

Hope I helped!

[Humphrey Furball]

I had one of these for my first hamster, Humphrey, and he worked out how to escape in about 3 minutes! He could shimmy up the bars, and I was forever scooping him back in, so make sure you watch Shadow all the time, just in case! I used to use a plastic picnic tablecloth for the floor, as it was wipe-clean vinyl, and not too big. I have also used a folded bedsheet as a floor covering; this can be fun to make lumpy "mountains" for exploring, but obviously would need proper washing rather than a wipe over.

[xxSusann]

Yeah I wasn't planning to keep my eye off him for long. xD

Hmm thanks for the suggestions guys!

[starbug]

I bought a large plastic mat to put under Toffee's playpen. One of the really long ones that's normally used in a hallway.

[Hamsterlover12]

Me and my twin sis once made an oatmeal carton into a tunnel. Also in my experience a treat, covered in shredded paper covered stuck together by a rubber band can be fun, but make sure the rubber band isn't harmful.

[purple_x]

I used to use a playpen like this but when all the hamsters I had figured out how to escape I got rid of it!

I just used to put a large towel underneath. When playtime was over I just gave it a shake outside.

[Lougarry]

This is Dinah's playpen. The paddling pool idea was suggested by Emma
It's all wipe-down so perfect even when she wees.

[Clare]

Wow a paddling pool is a great idea. Nice high walls too.

[Explorer]

Originally Posted by Lougarry

This is Dinah's playpen. The paddling pool idea was suggested by Emma
It's all wipe-down so perfect even when she wees.

Great idea!!