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02-26-2022, 05:43 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Norway,Lofoten
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Colored tissue paper
I tried searching but could not find anything relevant, so if there is a thread about this that I missed I am so sorry for making another one.
I have been binge watching ErinsAnimals on youtube, and I came across a video of her using cheap kitchen roll and colored tissue paper (napkins really) to make colored nesting material and bedding. I found it super cute and could really see myself doing that, have even looked into getting a paper shredder to ease the process. Since the tissue paper is food grade I figured it to be safe. but I really wanted to hear what you guys think? is it safe?
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02-26-2022, 07:38 AM
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
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Re: Colored tissue paper
I'd test the coured paper by soaking it in water. If the dye runs i wouldn't use it but if it doesn't it should be fine.
Carefresh confetti is multicoloured and a safe option.
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02-26-2022, 09:07 AM
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
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Re: Colored tissue paper
i've used coloured serviettes/napkins. Like Ria says soak a bit in some water and if it is colour fast you are good to go.
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02-26-2022, 01:02 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Norway,Lofoten
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Re: Colored tissue paper
Thanks for the reply both of you!
I am going to get a shredder and some cute and safe colored napkins to make my own nesting material. ![](https://www.hamstercentral.com/community/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif) We dont have much from carefresh here anymore its all sold out everywhere for some reason. it was SUPER populat here last I had a hamster. But I bought the Uber paper bedding for the bottom of the cage in the natural color cause the colorful ones where sold out. I might add some cat litter pellets (not the sand ones ofc) in the very bottom for odor controll, but havent really made up my mind yet.
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02-26-2022, 01:26 PM
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
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Re: Colored tissue paper
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Originally Posted by Axeriax
Thanks for the reply both of you!
I am going to get a shredder and some cute and safe colored napkins to make my own nesting material. ![](https://www.hamstercentral.com/community/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif) We dont have much from carefresh here anymore its all sold out everywhere for some reason. it was SUPER populat here last I had a hamster. But I bought the Uber paper bedding for the bottom of the cage in the natural color cause the colorful ones where sold out. I might add some cat litter pellets (not the sand ones ofc) in the very bottom for odor controll, but havent really made up my mind yet.
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I'd stay away from anything odour control and cat litter. Unlike cats, hamsters don't smell. It's not worth risking respiratory issues.
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02-26-2022, 01:29 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Norway,Lofoten
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Re: Colored tissue paper
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Originally Posted by Ria P
I'd stay away from anything odour control and cat litter. Unlike cats, hamsters don't smell. It's not worth risking respiratory issues.
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Oh okay, I have just seen ErinsAnimals on YT use it in her cages under the fluffy paper bedding. She seems to know what she is doing?
But if it isnt safe I will stay way clear
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02-26-2022, 01:46 PM
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
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Re: Colored tissue paper
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Originally Posted by Axeriax
Oh okay, I have just seen ErinsAnimals on YT use it in her cages under the fluffy paper bedding. She seems to know what she is doing?
But if it isnt safe I will stay way clear ![](https://www.hamstercentral.com/community/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Hmm, i wonder sometimes. I saw her pouring a big bag of compost into an enclosure once and had my doubts after that. A small area of coco coir is fine as an enrichment but i've never seen gardening compost without some sort of additive. That's the whole point, to feed the plants.
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02-26-2022, 01:54 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Norway,Lofoten
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Re: Colored tissue paper
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Originally Posted by Ria P
Hmm, i wonder sometimes. I saw her pouring a big bag of compost into an enclosure once and had my doubts after that. A small area of coco coir is fine as an enrichment but i've never seen gardening compost without some sort of additive. That's the whole point, to feed the plants.
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was that her naturalistic setup in the Billy XL? Wasnt it ordinary potting soil?
anyways I thought to myself watching that video that it looked awfully moist, but so much have changed since I kept hamsters last that I felt I could not judge without looking into it. And since I wont use soil myself I didnt bother doing more research on it xD
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02-27-2022, 02:25 AM
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Whimzee dealer
Join Date: Feb 2022
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Re: Colored tissue paper
You said you would be interested in youtubers who have good hamster care. I watch Victoria Rachael. I think her hamster care is amazing. I have learned a lot from her.
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02-27-2022, 02:05 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Norway,Lofoten
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Re: Colored tissue paper
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You said you would be interested in youtubers who have good hamster care. I watch Victoria Rachael. I think her hamster care is amazing. I have learned a lot from her.
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Yes, Thank you so much! I will be checking her out right now
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