Sand bath substrates

[Emma]

I was just wondering what people use in their hamster's sand/dust baths? At the moment mine have what was labelled chinchilla dust, but seemed not as fine and less dusty than other chinchilla dust. I've had trouble finding chinchilla sand locally, I know problems have been reported about dust being too dusty and causing respiratory problems.



Anyway thought it'd be a nice subject for a thread.....debate away!



ETA: oh, and what container do you use? Mine have large (500ml pasta sauce) jars on their sides. Alfie has had his all the time so far and seems to enjoy it and use it sensibly. The robos only get theirs when I let them play in the bathtub with masses of toys, 2-4 times a week. If I leave it in their cage permanently it is quickly emptied all over the place.



Emma x