because the coloring of it might be toxic
Yes it is unsafe, the ink contains harmful products that could damage your birds health. Plain shredded paper is the best to use!
yes it can block their airways and organs give them shredded paper bedding
i use paper shredded with shavings for my piggies they love it
shredded news paper, pellets, shavings, artificial dirt, shredded toilet paper, or just go to your local pet store and look in the hamster section or ask an enployee for help!
Use shredded toilet paper. i am not sure about hamster bedding. also if you can, find dry leaves and use these
Some alternatives to traditional mouse bedding include shredded paper, aspen shavings, corn cob bedding, and recycled paper bedding. These options can provide a comfortable and safe environment for mice while also being cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
It probably isn't such a good idea to use shredded paper for bedding. Depending on where you get the paper, like recycled or newspaper, the ink may be harmful. Also, regular paper wouldn't be as absorbant as bedding and unless you plan on changing the paper everyday it would be dangerous to the gerbil's health to live in its own waste.
Shredded paper is/can be recycled to make paper. Most of the shredded paper is baled and shipped to paper recycling plant.
Some alternatives for guinea pig bedding that are both less expensive and safe include shredded newspaper, aspen shavings, or fleece liners. These options are cost-effective and can provide a comfortable and absorbent bedding environment for your guinea pig.
Shredded newspaper can be used for mice bedding, but it is important to ensure that the ink and any chemicals used in the newspaper are safe for the mice. Untreated, plain white newspaper is generally a safer option compared to colored or glossy newspaper. It's also recommended to provide additional bedding options, such as aspen shavings or paper-based bedding, for mice to choose from.
Dwarf hamsters typically do well with bedding made of paper-based materials like paper pellets or shredded paper. Avoid using cedar or pine shavings as they can be harmful to hamsters' respiratory systems. Make sure the bedding is at least a few inches deep to allow for burrowing and nesting.
Yes, I use regular paper that has been shredded, junk mail and even envelopes. Just make sure that no plastic ever gets shredded or things like paperclips or staples this may harm the hamster. Plus, the shredded paper is cheap and eco-friendly. My hamster seems to love it because I can give him a whole lot of it and he goes nuts with it ;)