Bedding - What to Use on Bottom of Cage

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Re: Bedding - What to Use on Bottom of Cage

Post by MissEdie » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:19 pm

carlamay wrote: Could someone recommend a brand of kitty litter?
debbie276 wrote: The kitty litter has to be the ones that are just clay with no scent. You don't need the clumping on because there isn't that much to clump :) It's usually the cheapest store brand litter that's just clay.
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Re: Bedding - What to Use on Bottom of Cage

Post by cindy » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:29 pm

carlamay wrote: Could someone recommend a brand of kitty litter?
cindy wrote: I use an all natural, like Paws & Claws All Natural kitty litter (green bag) in some trays and plain white butcher paper in others.

Do you have a Tractor Supply Plus near you...they sold 40 lb bags 2 for $8.00. In a standard tray 30 x 18 it took 8 cups to cover the bottom.

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Re: Bedding - What to Use on Bottom of Cage

Post by debbie276 » Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:25 am

Petco and petsmart have the clay litters, they're usually the cheapest ones.
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Re: Bedding - What to Use on Bottom of Cage

Post by carlamay » Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:32 am

Thank you so much! Great Info!
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