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Pebbles82 · 11-29-2015, 07:56 AM

Agree with Cypher - there is mention of kiln dried shavings on their website but it doesn't say which ones are kiln dried - plus it depends on how well they are kiln dried. In the Uk all pine shavings have to be kiln-dried by law, so there is a standard (I think). In Germany there is a specific welfare standard for kiln drying.

I see you are in the Bahamas? Will Amazon.com ship to you? Or are there local pet supply places. In most parts of the world you can get aspen bedding as it is used for reptiles and more easily found. This is a hardwood so safer than pine. Depending on the manufacturer, some aspen can be dusty so shaking it out through a sieve to remove the dust can help. Otherwise Carefresh is usually availalbe.

Other alternatives are Kaytee Clean n Cozy, Boxo, paper bedding by Oxbow.

11-29-2015, 07:56 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: The right hamster bedding? Agree with Cypher - there is mention of kiln dried shavings on their website but it doesn't say which ones are kiln dried - plus it depends on how well they are kiln dried. In the Uk all pine shavings have to be kiln-dried by law, so there is a standard (I think). In Germany there is a specific welfare standard for kiln drying. I see you are in the Bahamas? Will Amazon.com ship to you? Or are there local pet supply places. In most parts of the world you can get aspen bedding as it is used for reptiles and more easily found. This is a hardwood so safer than pine. Depending on the manufacturer, some aspen can be dusty so shaking it out through a sieve to remove the dust can help. Otherwise Carefresh is usually availalbe. Other alternatives are Kaytee Clean n Cozy, Boxo, paper bedding by Oxbow.