[alpacassei]

Originally Posted by Gerald

Hi. That fluffy stuff says it's perfectly safe for small animals.

What size wheel would be ok?

Ill try a house but he does love his guttering lol.

Unfortunately even though they say it’s safe, its not. They say its safe since its made with natural cotton or kapok fibre but the material its made from is the least of its issues.

Fluffy bedding can get caught around claws and teeth, sometimes even causing amputations! It can also get stuck in their pouches and cause internal blockages if swallowed. Its also not very pleasant for them to pouch - imagine stuff your mouth with wads of cotton balls.

You’ll need a 28cm wheel so thst Gerald can run with his back completely straight. The Trixie wheels on Zooplus are cheap and good quality. If you want a silent wheel, the Silent Runner (not Spinner) and Wodent Wheels are good options but more expensive. Theres also wooden wheels which are good choices as well but with need varnishing with Plastikote so they’re easier to clean.