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View Poll Results: What substrate is everyone using?
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Aspen Woodshavings
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2 |
6.25% |
Kiln-dried Woodshavings
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7 |
21.88% |
Carefresh/Clean n Cosy
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11 |
34.38% |
Fitch
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12 |
37.50% |
Aubiose/Hugro Hemp
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2 |
6.25% |
Finacard
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3 |
9.38% |
Anything else I've forgotten!
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6 |
18.75% |
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08-02-2016, 07:46 AM
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by FreddyAndMe
I use Fitch and would swear by it over CareFRESH! CareFRESH is really expensive and dusty and, believe it or not, after a month or so on CareFRESH Natural my hamster barely came out and just slept. I got Fitch and after using it he became active again! Good thing is it doubles up as nesting material, so I don't buy that anymore. I do prefer the look of wooden substrates, but they are no where near as good value!
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I didn't like Carefresh either when I tried some Carefresh ultra, it was so dusty
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Willow - 18:27 18th November 2016
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08-02-2016, 07:48 AM
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by Vectis Hamstery
I use Finacard for the dwarfies and shorthaired Syrians, and Back2Nature for the longhaired Syrians. I think I've used most of them over the years though!
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Willow is long haired and the Fitch gets tangled in her fur although she's a female so she doesn't have a skirt. I do like Back 2 Nature, it was the substrate in my Robos' cage when I got them and it's extremely good for odour control
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Willow - 18:27 18th November 2016
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08-02-2016, 07:50 AM
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by GhostsInSnow
I think I commented on one of your threads before but not sure. I use Finacard, absolutely swear by it as a substrate. I've got 4 hams on Tumblefresh right now as I wanted to try it out and I personally wouldn't recommend it and can give reasons if you want them.
But yep, I've tried lots of different ones and Finacard definitely works best for me and my hams
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Lol I think you did! Tumble fresh is like Carefresh isn't it? I didn't like Carefresh so if it's like that I can see why. The Finacard does sound nice
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Willow - 18:27 18th November 2016
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08-02-2016, 08:04 AM
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Location: Bath, UK
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
At the moment mine are on Fitch but I'm switching over to a combination of Fitch and Finacard after getting a small amount in Victoria's carrier when I bought her home and liking it.
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08-02-2016, 11:16 AM
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by freyashamsters
Lol I think you did! Tumble fresh is like Carefresh isn't it? I didn't like Carefresh so if it's like that I can see why. The Finacard does sound nice
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It's a lot finer than carefresh. It's really really soft but so dusty. If they find a way to extract more of the dust (and make it a bit cheaper) it would be an absolutely amazing substrate
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08-02-2016, 01:44 PM
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by GhostsInSnow
It's a lot finer than carefresh. It's really really soft but so dusty. If they find a way to extract more of the dust (and make it a bit cheaper) it would be an absolutely amazing substrate
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Is Finacard good for digging?
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08-02-2016, 01:52 PM
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Pink Glittery Hamsters
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by freyashamsters
Is Finacard good for digging?
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Sweep doesn't think so ...
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08-02-2016, 02:36 PM
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by pinkneon
Sweep doesn't think so ...
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Hmm that's interesting, might Aubiose be a better option for me then?
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Willow - 18:27 18th November 2016
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08-02-2016, 03:38 PM
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Pink Glittery Hamsters
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
Not sure. I have a bag of it somewhere but not got round to trying it! I caved in to Sweep's demands and continued buying Carefresh until we move and have the sotrage space for Fitch! (He never thanked me LOL)
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08-02-2016, 04:08 PM
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Re: What substrate is everyone using?
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Originally Posted by freyashamsters
Is Finacard good for digging?
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My guys manage to dig quite happily with it. My chinese have no issues tunnelling around under it in their cages lol
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