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Post by ninegerbiltime on Feb 26, 2008 12:43:28 GMT -8
Are egg cartons OK for gerbil? I've seen alot of people using them. I was wondering if anyone in the usa or ohio had used them, as maybe others are using a different type. The styraphome type is what we have. Is that OK?
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Post by SilverGerbil on Feb 26, 2008 12:53:47 GMT -8
You cant use the styraphone type, you mean the stuff like the meat trays? Thats er...darn polystyrine sorta plastic isnt it?
If you have the recycled cardboard ones they tend to be quite safe (ive used them) but i would check as im in the uk.
xoxox
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Post by RitzieAnn on Feb 26, 2008 13:22:01 GMT -8
The actual material is fine (and wonderful) but I don't use them because as any human should know- raw eggs can cause salmanilla... and it can do the same for small animals. I just stick with cardboard... and those drink holders at fast food places... oh, those are great!  |
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Post by SilverGerbil on Feb 26, 2008 13:43:30 GMT -8
Haha yes arent they, i like to slip of the cup cases that you get at starbucks and give them to my girls  coragated card they LOVE lol xoxox |
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Post by gerbilmummy on Feb 26, 2008 16:11:12 GMT -8
Egg cartons, are okay if you give em a blast in the microwave ;D This kills any nasties ;D
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Post by msm0711 on Feb 27, 2008 18:47:48 GMT -8
These were going in the trash when a neighbor got a new stereo. They're made of the same recycle cardboard that egg cartons are made of, and just barely fit inside a 10 gallon tank.......  Where others see trash...I see Gerbil Castles! |
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Post by nikkiy21 on Feb 27, 2008 19:19:05 GMT -8
I'm sure your gerbies will love it!
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Post by tracy on Feb 27, 2008 20:24:44 GMT -8
You can microwave paper egg cartons, but I don't bother with them as I have so many other cardboard items which are safe. Cardboard drink carriers (with four holes for cups) are a great substitute for egg cartons and my gerbils love chewing them!
Tracy
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Post by ninegerbiltime on Feb 28, 2008 4:27:59 GMT -8
We don't get the cardboard ones very often. Too bad though, cause I'm starting to run out of cardboard things for them.  I've already asked friends and family to save their paper towel tubes and their empty tp rolls.  |
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Post by RitzieAnn on Feb 28, 2008 7:58:18 GMT -8
I lucked out I suppose. I do house cleaning, so the other girls (and the boss) and I keep the rolls I get like 8 cardboard rolls a week! I don't eat enough eggs to bother with the cartons either. |
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Post by angielouise on Feb 28, 2008 8:06:25 GMT -8
Where others see trash...I see Gerbil Castles! That is exactly what I say when I get these from work! They cover the ends of the new printer toners we have! ;D |
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Post by cjw314 on Mar 2, 2008 14:44:20 GMT -8
I was wondering about the super thick cardboard tubes used in construction for concrete - I couldn't tell for sure if they were 'treated' at all, but they would be an awesome addition to any tank. Of course, they are at least 8" across... ;D
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Post by RitzieAnn on Mar 2, 2008 15:28:16 GMT -8
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coragated card they LOVE lol
I've already asked friends and family to save their paper towel tubes and their empty tp rolls. 