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07-04-2016, 09:02 AM
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Adult Hamster
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Chinchilla Sand Instructions
A friend of mine keeps Robos and we were discussing sand baths and she mentioned that she only leaves the sand in for about 15 minutes of the day. I told her that I leave Alfie's in permanently and she told me that on the back of the carton it says this:
Is this right? I've read on here that leaving it in all day is fine but now I'm unsure!
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07-04-2016, 09:06 AM
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Pink Glittery Hamsters
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
I leave Sweep's in all the time - and I'm pretty sure he has more than 2.5cm at a time too!
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07-04-2016, 09:08 AM
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Banned
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
When I first bought my sand it said the same caution on the box and I was afraid to leave it in their cages all the time. They are absolutely fine with the sand in their cages. I've been using for quite awhile now and nobody has dry skin
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07-04-2016, 09:09 AM
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Adult Hamster
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
Yeah, Alfie has a good heap of it too as he loves digging in it! I'd hate to take it out but I don't want it to irritate him at the same time
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07-04-2016, 09:10 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
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Location: Wales UK
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
I'd just ignore it
It's very rare for any ham to get dry skin from sand & my guess is that as it's so unusual there's probably an underlying problem that causes it, the majority of people here leave it in all the time, I do & they have as much as they like.
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07-04-2016, 09:12 AM
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Pink Glittery Hamsters
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Location: UK
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
Sweep once had an entire section of sand - looked like a massive sand pit! He LOVED it - I didn't as it was hard to clean up LOL
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07-04-2016, 09:19 AM
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Adult Hamster
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
Could it potentially be directed more at chinchillas or gerbils than hamsters?
I'd love a massive sand pit, not sure the Hoover would though
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07-04-2016, 09:22 AM
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
It is completely fine to leave sand in the cage at all times.A lot of companies might just say things like that to protect themselves from being liable for any skin problems resulting from usage,but of course the skin problems aren't really common anyways.
In terms of depth,it can be much more than 2.5 cm!However,you don't want to go too deep as sand can be dusty and if they try to burrow in it it could cause respiratory issues.About 6.5 would be fine,but really it's more about making sure the amount can't be burrowed in and isn't releasing a lot of dust into the cage.
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07-04-2016, 09:39 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Bath, UK
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
I don't usually give mine sand in their cages unless it's particularly hot and they'll normally get them at playtime however I can't see any real reason not to put it in your hamster's cage all the time other than if your hamster has pre-existing skin or respiratory issues.
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07-04-2016, 09:57 AM
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Adult Hamster
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Re: Chinchilla Sand Instructions
That's put my mind at rest, thank you everyone!
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