I know that it is a severe respiratory irritant in humans, its dust is very fine and gets trapped in moist areas like lungs very easily so I think it would not be a good choice at all for horses.
We use it in our barn. it is sufficient.
Hickory sawdust can be used as bedding for horses, but it is not as commonly used compared to other types like pine or cedar. Hickory sawdust can be more abrasive and have a stronger odor, which may not be ideal for some horses. It's important to monitor your horse's reaction and behavior when using hickory sawdust to ensure they are comfortable and not experiencing any negative effects.
It is not recommended for horses to eat straw bedding as it can cause blockages in their digestive system if consumed in large quantities. It is best to provide horses with appropriate and safe forage and feed to prevent any health issues.
Most pet shops have good quality pet bedding. I would not recommend using fresh wood shavings or sawdust as they can be dusty and dangerous for your hamster. You can get it from blowoutbedding.com ,here a collection of bedding available where you can choose your choice bedding.
Sawdust is good for absorbing liquids, providing insulation, and adding texture to soil. It can be effectively utilized as bedding for animals, as a mulch in gardening, as a filler in compost, and as a material for making wood-based products like particleboard.
hay ,wood plets ,newspaper
No, some snakes will accidently eat some of the dust when swallowing the mice or what ever the food is and over time it can cause a blockage and some serious problems. The best is to get the carpet
Hamsters have pouches to keep food in them. Also if they want to move there bedding around the cage, they will put saw dust or bedding in there mouths and will arrange the cage how they like, this is a good thing because you will no when they are settled because they will stop moving all there bedding/ sawdust around. :-)
Sure! It would be great, and it would be close to there habitat in the wild.
Hay is hollow and makes good bedding for horses. But i need to know what are good characteristics of good straw for stable management.Please help x
I have found, the best bedding to use is sawdust. I have tried a few different types of bedding but none of them has been as good as sawdust. However, don't get the cheap dusty stuff, make sure that you go to a pet shop and get the specialised stuff, which is free of toxins, nails and is low on dust.
You don't have to. Often horses can do without it. Although it would be more comfortable for their feet if there is some. Hay is a good idea for long travels, something to keep the horse busy on the way.