Oxbow Enriched Life Timbells Small Animal Toy

Barbell-Shaped Hay and Apple Stick Chew Toy

Product Description

Timbells shape timothy hay and bulrush into a barbell-like chew with apple stick handles connecting two rounded ends. The rolling shape encourages pets to toss, push, and gnaw at the toy from multiple angles, turning ordinary chewing into a bit of active play. Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters can all work through the hay and apple stick materials held together with non-toxic glue.

Benefits

• Barbell Rolling Shape: The rounded ends let pets toss and roll the toy across the habitat floor during play.
• Timothy Hay and Bulrush: Combines high-fiber timothy hay with bulrush for a varied mix of chewable textures in one toy.
• No Wires or Dyes: Made without wires, threads, dyes, or preservatives, keeping the toy simple and safe for chewing.
• Multi-Species Compatibility: Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters can all enjoy chewing and playing with it daily.

How to Use

Directions for Use

• Place in the Habitat: Set the toy in the cage or play area where your pet spends time.
• Let Your Pet Toss and Chew: Allow your pet to push, toss, and gnaw at the barbell shape freely.
• Rotate with Other Chews: Swap in different chews and toys regularly, since pets get bored fast and lose interest in the same one.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Rotate Chew Options Regularly: Offering different chews and toys on a rotating basis helps keep enrichment fresh rather than relying on one toy alone.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What pets can play with Timbells?

Ans: This toy works well for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters, giving each of these species something to chew and toss around. Its compact size and rolling shape make it approachable whether a pet prefers gnawing in place or pushing the toy around the habitat.

Q2: What materials make up a Timbell?

Ans: Each Timbell is made from timothy hay, bulrush, and untreated apple stick, held together with non-toxic white glue. That combination gives the toy a mix of soft and firmer textures for pets to chew through in different spots throughout the toy each time they interact with it.

Q3: Why is this toy shaped like a barbell?

Ans: The barbell shape, with a rounded end on either side of an apple stick handle, is designed to roll and tumble as pets push or toss it. That rolling motion adds a bit of active play on top of the usual chewing, rather than a stationary toy that just sits in place.

Q4: Does this toy contain any wires or dyes?

Ans: No, this toy is made without wires, threads, dyes, or preservatives, relying entirely on natural hay, bulrush, and apple stick materials. That simple construction is meant to give pet parents peace of mind about what their pet is chewing on directly day after day as well.

Q5: Should I only offer my pet one type of chew toy?

Ans: No, it's a good idea to offer different chews and toys on a rotating basis rather than sticking with just one option. Rotating enrichment items, including this one, helps keep a pet's habitat interesting and prevents them from losing interest in any single toy over time.

Q6: What is the glue used in this toy?

Ans: The glue holding the hay, bulrush, and apple stick pieces together is a non-toxic white glue. That non-toxic formulation is part of what makes the toy safe for pets to chew on directly without exposure to harmful adhesives or chemicals of any kind at all.