Charlie has never decimated anything - I kind of wish he would. Go on Charlie, release the anger! go for it! Yes I would take the plant thing out - it could end up with sharpe edges and plastic can't be good for him really. I think most Hams like a Monkey nut although I believe they shouldn't have them too often. Charlie likes this thing
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosewood-Bor...ds=carrot+roll I know it's not that cheap at over £4 but it lasts for ages. He started by chewing the bark off and then has a good nibble at the carroty insides now and then, plus he likes standing on it.