Kiln-dried pine?

[freyashamsters]

I'm aware that kiln-dried pine shavings and whether they're safe for hammies or not is quite a controversial topic, but I've heard that, in the UK, they are required by law to be kiln dried before they go on the shelves. Does that mean that I could just buy it if it didn't say that it was kiln dried if it has to be by law anyway? Or would I have to buy shavings that say they are kiln dried?

[Pebbles82]

I think you should always check to say that it says kiln dried and dust extracted. I just decided to use Fitch instead and it's lovely and soft too

[AlfredHam]

I always check just in case, there was a thread a couple of weeks ago on this and I spent about two hours searching the legal side of it and couldn't find anything! It's either myth or very well hidden in the depths of the Internet! If you have a wilko near you their shavings are both kiln dried and dust extracted and only £2 for a big bag, I find they don't smell particularly strong like some others too

[WinnieTheHam]

I use Snowflake shavings which are kiln dried and the hamsters are fine on them They are a little dusty sometimes but much better than other shavings. I find most beddings have dust in them, but the snowflake ones are really good compared to others. If you have a home bargains near you, you can get 4 large bags of snowflake for £7.14.

[freyashamsters]

Serendipidity - I use Fitch as well but I was just curious

[pixiehollow]

I wish we could get Fitch here, they won't ship to the island though and a bit far to collect haha! I use megazorb it was dusty the first few times but the last few bags have had no dust I mix it with a few handfuls of carefresh for a zap of colour to break up the brown and extra bedding for them to dig through

[Pebbles82]

Good to hear that Megazorb has got less dusty! Carefresh seems to be available everywhere lol!

Have you looked at Rat Rations? They have a big range of beddings - paper, finacard, hemp - and they ship all over the world. Not Fitch though.

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