Which woodshavings/bedding are suitable?

IndigoElectron · 03-20-2009, 02:53 AM

souffle · 03-20-2009, 03:35 AM

The woodshavings sold in the UK are fine for hamsters. Never buy any of the scented / deodourised / treated types as hamsters have very sensitive noses. Would you like to be overwhelmed by the scent of Lavendar which you could not get away from ! Go for a dust extracted type as they do not irritate eyes and noses.
The Canac or Supreme choice plain shavings would be best. Carefresh is excellent but the colour can be a bit offputting and it is pricey.
Personally we use the Wilkinsons ones available on most high streets as a good price.

IndigoElectron · 03-20-2009, 04:07 AM

That's great, that gives me a few to choose from. I know some people on here use Carefresh but the price did put me off a bit as I like to give Myfanwy a fair bit in her cage.

cornishrobos · 03-20-2009, 07:38 AM

Have you thought about using megazorb? It's initially used for horses but it's ideal for hamsters. Unfortunately it only comes in big bags, so for those who have only a couple of hamsters it may not seem worth it but we've now got 7 so it's good value for us. We recently ran out and have had to use shavings but we're now going back to megazorb.

IndigoElectron · 03-22-2009, 08:45 AM

They don't sell it on the site I'm ordering from but thanks for the advice. I think I'll go for the Canac plain shavings.