SMALL PET SELECT Aspen Bedding, 41 Litre

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Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence Aspen bedding can be composted, so, if you have the outdoor space, you can put it in a composter or on a compost heap. However, you can actually put it straight on to your garden (apparently this is called “cold manure”) where it will break down much faster, particularly if you mix it with the top layer of soil. Shavings make for perfectly good bedding for chinchillas. But I do not believe aspen shavings are the best chinchilla bedding you can choose.

Second, in between full-blown washings, a simple shop vacuum to vacuum all the chinchilla poop nuggets keeps the cage clean.Unlike pine, aspen doesn’t really have a noticeable natural smell and we find aspen matches pine’sexcellent odour controlling properties as there was no odour to the cage at all. The number one type of bedding/ shavings to avoid is cedar. Even just the scent is toxic to animals and may cause allergic reactions. Cedar shavings are cheap, naturally available, and has a natural aroma as well. But it can easily cause your pet damage to the liver and other respiratory complications. Cedar shavings have also been linked to cancer. Hedgehogs urinate and even poop anywhere and at any time, with no exception to their bedding. Therefore, select bedding with high absorbency that will hold the urine and even reduce any stench from the waste. Furthermore, it’s vital to note that you may not get a foolproof bed material, which means just go for something that will keep the uppermost layer dry.

Your hedgie’s comfort should also be one of your priorities. Are they sleeping well? Can they burrow in the night to offer them the right warmth, is the environment and bedding in general comfortable to lay on? Select a bedding type that soft and comforting.

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Compared to pine shavings, we found aspen was not quite as absorbent but still performs extremely well. How often will I need to clean out aspen bedding? Aspen shavings, kiln-dried pine, and recycled paper make the best bedding for the hedgehog. They aren’t expensive nor poisonous to the hedgie. Where you have consented to us using your details for direct marketing, we will keep such data until you notify us otherwise and/or withdraw your consent. Even as a wild animal, a hedgehog does just sleep on any type of bedding. There are safe and unsafe materials that can be used as bedding. Unsafe materials have infestations of mites and lice like in hay, fungus, mold, and allergy triggers some shavings from cedar.

For great bedding made with aspen shavings, go for the Small Pet Select. They offer a range of bedding choices including this one. It’s natural hence, no chemicals or additives. It also doesn’t contain any harmful oils or extracts that could harm your hedgie.

You also have the right to request erasure of your personal data or to restrict processing (where applicable) in accordance with the data protection laws; as well as to object to any direct marketing from us. Where applicable, you have the right to data portability of your information and the right to be informed about any automated decision-making we may use. The first choice has to be fabric. Soft and gentle to lie on, holds up liquids, dust-free, comfortable, and cost-effective. One of the best bedding options because you can clean it up anytime, wash, and reuse. Besides, you don’t have to deal with shavings in which you’re unsure about their safety. If you’re not looking to spend on store-bought bedding, here’s a simply DIY bedding idea you can use. Materials Needed Mostly used for DIY, newspaper bedding is the most inexpensive choice there is. Paper shavings that are easy to acquire, recycle, and reuse. You only have to worry about toxic ink which may or may not affect your pet hedgehog. Also, the newspaper will have a scent, combined with the other scent, the outcome isn’t great. Paper Bedding Options for Hedgehogs CareFresh Ultraby Healthy Pet Last, but not least, a corn cob bedding that’s inexpensive and easily absorbs liquids. However, the bedding doesn’t hold off on the odor and isn’t soft. Moreover, you have to constantly monitor for growth of mold.

If your child has any special medical dietary requirements, please notify the School Office. Should you have concerns over what or how much your child is eating, please speak to their class teacher. Equally, if the lunchtime staff notice that a child isn’t eating much on a regular basis, we will let you know. Choosing a fabric bedding is convenient because you can machine wash as you would with bedsheets. They are cozy and offer the most comfort out of all the other choices. #2 Soft Shavings These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly, without limiting expression or strong opinions. They're also applicable regardless of the comment's tone. Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams. I personally believe fleece is the best chinchilla bedding but if you aren’t quite ready to make the switch, aspen shavings are a great runner up.Anyone who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team so that our fraud team can investigate. I much prefer this to aspen shavings, because the cage always looks, smells, and remains clean for longer durations of time. My chinchilla cage with my preferred fleece liners (the ones listed in the table above) Personal data in the UK is protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) but some other countries may not necessarily have the same high standard of protection for your personal data. We do not transfer or store any personal data outside the EU. The material of your choice – newspaper, shredded papers, shredded cardboard, fleece, plain paper, towels, other fabrics. Lastly, the Cell-Sorb plus by Estes is more complex than the other paper bedding. When it fills with liquid it expands rather than dissipate as a paper would. This means it’s very high in absorbency. It’s also very light so it can be used in the summer. However, it’s not as soft as the former options above. Wood Bedding Options for Hedgehogs Kaytee Soft Granule Blend