Post by LilyandDaisy on Apr 12, 2022 8:07:20 GMT -8
Fitch is a paper pulp type bedding (similar to Carefresh) available in the UK. I have been using it for a year or so.
Fitch is exceptionally low in dust and fairly soft (softer than Carefresh but not as soft as Kaytee Clean & Cozy). When combined with hay it supports burrows well. Being paper and so low in dust, it is hypoallergenic which is the main reason I use it. Some paper pulp bedding have an odd smell but Fitch is almost odourless. It has large pieces which are less likely to be kicked out of a topper than wood shavings or hemp, so it's a tidy bedding.
The only disadvantage for me is the price. It's around £40 for 20kg which is about double the price of alternatives such as wood shavings, Aubiose, Finacard etc. I now mix it with Finacard and teabag bedding, as well as hay, to lower the cost a little.
In conclusion, I find Fitch an ideal bedding for my gerbils, I just wish it were a little cheaper.
Fitch is exceptionally low in dust and fairly soft (softer than Carefresh but not as soft as Kaytee Clean & Cozy). When combined with hay it supports burrows well. Being paper and so low in dust, it is hypoallergenic which is the main reason I use it. Some paper pulp bedding have an odd smell but Fitch is almost odourless. It has large pieces which are less likely to be kicked out of a topper than wood shavings or hemp, so it's a tidy bedding.
The only disadvantage for me is the price. It's around £40 for 20kg which is about double the price of alternatives such as wood shavings, Aubiose, Finacard etc. I now mix it with Finacard and teabag bedding, as well as hay, to lower the cost a little.
In conclusion, I find Fitch an ideal bedding for my gerbils, I just wish it were a little cheaper.
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