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Old 01-17-2020, 08:02 AM   #1
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Default Kaytee Clean and Cozy change interval

I've started using Kaytee Clean and Cozy as substrate for my dwarf hamsters' cages and after three weeks I did a complete substrate change as I used to do when I used Carefresh. (i do a spot clean every two or three days of the spots where they urinate).

When I checked the substrate I found that it still appeared very clean and had very little odour which made me think, how often do other hamster owners do a full substrate change if they use Kaytee Clean and Cozy?
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Old 01-17-2020, 08:35 AM   #2
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Simple answer, never!
I just spot clean where they pee as needed & then do partial cage cleans every few weeks or so, I find they tend to get a lot of old poo left around the wheel area so I'll do that & if they've been doing a lot of digging (mine are all Chineseys so they do!) & get old food etc mixed deep into the substrate I'll do that when it looks like it needs doing but I never do the whole cage at once, it really doesn't need to be done & it's better for the hams to always leave some of their scent in the cage.
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Old 01-19-2020, 11:46 AM   #3
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Default Re: Kaytee Clean and Cozy change interval

I'm still new to owning hamsters. Had one when I was a child but didn't know any better. I completely cleaned out the cage once a week.

I used to replace 1/3 of the bedding when I started owning hamsters again in October. Now I just remove soiled bedding and add fresh if needed.
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Old 01-19-2020, 06:31 PM   #4
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I've started using Kaytee Clean and Cozy as substrate for my dwarf hamsters' cages and after three weeks I did a complete substrate change as I used to do when I used Carefresh. (i do a spot clean every two or three days of the spots where they urinate).

When I checked the substrate I found that it still appeared very clean and had very little odour which made me think, how often do other hamster owners do a full substrate change if they use Kaytee Clean and Cozy?
i replace it every 1-2 months, but its depending on the size of your cage. What are the square inches of your cage?
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Old 01-22-2020, 04:58 PM   #5
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Two of my cages are 1440 square inches of substrate-covered floor space and the other two have 862 square inches of substrate-covered floor space (these cages have a second upper level which is almost the same floor area again but with no substrate).

I fill the substrate to a depth of about 3 to 5 inches.

I'm also thinking to change the substrate every 6 weeks to 2 months as there was really no odour or anything necessitating a total substrate change at 1 month. I spot clean every two to three days and this seems to work in keeping everything clean and odour free.
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Old 01-22-2020, 07:29 PM   #6
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Vierville, you could go longer than 2 months especially for your largest cage size - especially if you increase substrate depth. Cages of such a size could even go the entire lifespan of a hamster without a full cleaning ever being done unless medically necessary if they have enough substrate depth!
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Old 01-22-2020, 10:01 PM   #7
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Thank you AmityvilleHams - that is really interesting and would be kinder for the hamsters too I'd imagine as it would eliminate the stress of having their familiar scents taken away. I appreciate the advice. They absolutely love deeper substrate anyway.
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Old 01-24-2020, 05:59 AM   #8
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I'm following this thread with interest as I'm about to take delivery of a new Detolf (so 1088 square inches) and plan to use Kaytee Clean & Cozy. I always did more or less full cage cleans when my hammy was in her Ferplast cage, but as the Detolf is considerably larger, I was wondering how often a full clean and change of substrate might be necessary. I was thinking perhaps a half cage clean every 3 months, with spot cleaning once a week. Would that be enough?
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Old 01-24-2020, 11:52 AM   #9
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That sounds ok Petite, you'll soon be able to tell if you need do more or less than that.
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Old 01-24-2020, 12:15 PM   #10
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Many thanks, Cypher!
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