Urgent help - stopping chewing wooden cage

[NicxleAnne]

Hi guys!

So I was using a diy bin cage for my hamster Coco, I’ve now got a huge wooden enclosure for her. All was going well and she loves the cage but she’s started chewing the wood at the bottom of the cage! I’m looking for some help with how I can prevent this! I don’t want to go back to the bin cage but I’m scared she will chew through it completely and escape.

I have read about using Plasti-Kote but have also heard conflicting things regarding its safety if she was to chew and ingest some?

I live in the UK btw. I thought of using contact paper but decided that was unsafe as well.

Does anyone know of any varnishes or anything that I could use that would be completely pet safe and prevent her from chewing the cage any more?

Thanks so much for any help, I’m desperate!!

Nicole