Poorly Robo *THE DANGERS OF FLUFFY BEDDING*

[Cupcake]

Originally Posted by Cathii

There are so many, cheap alternatives to fluffy bedding! Hamsters enjoy ripping up tissue or toilet roll (make sure it's unscented and free of any wierd chemicals - e.g. balsam in expensive tissues!) and making their nests.

It's safe, free and gives them something to do! Much better

I use tissue and Cupcake goes crazy when I give her tissue! she loves it so much and she always looks like she's decorating her little nest

[Cathii]

Originally Posted by Cupcake

I use tissue and Cupcake goes crazy when I give her tissue! she loves it so much and she always looks like she's decorating her little nest

Yeah, I love watching them fluff up their bedding

[GemmieWho]

Oh my gosh, what a scary experience.
I just got my first pair of hammies on Friday and but some of this bedding fluff in their nest last night. I read this thread today whilst at work and couldnt wait to get home to rip it out!

[Shell]

It really worries me that not everyone is like us with access to such a great forum of information and that people will use the old 'But I've used it for years..' and 'it must be safe if pet shops sell it' card

I'm just glad that I joined here and read this before I got my little guy, not everyone is as lucky as little Jam

[Arraminta]

Fantastic news Jam got better & it fascinates me that stores still sell this bedding for hamsters!! I used to use it until a breeder told me how dangerous it could be and I now use shredded tissue or carefresh!!

[Haziethehammy]

Thank you to whomever posted about the fluffy bedding being dangerous to hamsters. I got a packet of it for my new girl hamster thinking it will be cozier than paper or woodshavings. Took it all out of her cage after reading this. Hope it's not too late.

[Kirsty1987]

Just a suggestion but when i purchase stuff online for my hamster i always read reviews perhaps if you see the product on pet supply website you can write a review for it give it a bad rating and explain why this product is unsafe, then hopefully if anyone comes across it and see's the review they will be put off buying it. I know its not going to help loads as people as it can still purchase it in pet shops but maybe it will help to prevent a few hamsters owners from ever purchasing it?

[souffle]

There is a facebook group to try and spread the word about experiences with the fluffy bedding if anyone would like to join and comment
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3128...=group_comment

[Call me Alison]

i have about 25 packs of this nasty bedding.

i won it on eBay for about £4 which at the time i thought was great.

since joining this forum i don't touch the stuff, my daughter sticks it on pictures to make fluffy clouds ( ALL ITS GOOD FOR) XXX

[souffle]

You can always use it to stuff knitted hamsters