Megazorb and Aubiose

[Amethyst_ice]

our new little ham has moved from his savic house to sleeping alfresco. I just shrredded some extra tissue and threw it in so he can make his bed how he wants

[fluffymunchkins]

Spotted that the equine shop that i get my megazorb from has Aubiose today, its £8 a bale so a bit more expensive but i think it has more that a megazrob bag cause its compressed.
Might get some next time i go to try it out
Aubiose any good for gerbils anyone know?

[JackieM]

Hi,

I checked both websites for these two products and it seems that neither is available in the US. Can anyone recommend the best substrate other than these two? I'd like something that absorbs well and is good for digging/tunneling. I do not own a hamster yet, but I plan to rescue one from a local group or shelter, so it may wind up being long-haired. So, with that in mind, it also needs to not stick to his/her fur.

Thanks very much for any help!
Jackie

[Biscotti]

Jackie: Take a look at my review thread for a huge bale of Harlan Teklad aspen bedding. Like you, I was also frustrated that we couldn't get Megazorb or Auboise in the US, but I've found that HT bales works very well as hammie substrate while being cheap/huge bag like Megazord and Auboise.

[AnimalMadCait]

i used to use megazorb but i have dust allergies. doh! its very absorbent but doesnt last long. aubiose isnt dusty at all. its not as absorbent but does still last quite a while. i recommend it highly x

[Knotty]

We're still on woodshavings. We're very careful to not use it if it's dusty, but we do want to swap over soon. Which one would be best??

We have two chinese, and a syrian.

[Lougarry]

I'm liking the Fitch recycled bedding at the moment. It goes a long way and my hams are making huge winter nests in it and shunning their houses

[souffle]

Originally Posted by Lougarry

I'm liking the Fitch recycled bedding at the moment. It goes a long way and my hams are making huge winter nests in it and shunning their houses

That looks rather nice lougarry. I haven't seen that before. Could you do a review with pics and I'll sticky it?

[siancundy]

i use megazob for my guinea pigs, so its good to know that its ok to use for my hamster (when I get her)

[Call me Alison]

i also love the fitch bedding, it looks that nice i'm tempted to lie on it myself!! lol

all of my hams have given up there houses and made huge nests out of it xxx