Nest material

Pugwinkle · Post by **Pugwinkle** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:06 am

I want to offer my zebras some type of nesting material but I'm not sure what to give them. I don't have coco fibre where I live so I'm looking for alternatives. I noticed while doing a search that people use burlap, sisal, and some use hay, feathers.

1) When you say jute, do you mean the stuff that looks like string and comes in a roll? Do you just cut small pieces and give it to the birds?

2) I noticed someone said to microwave the feathers if you are taking them from a pillow, even if it's brand new. Would putting the feathers in the freezer not work as well to kill any mites?

3) I have lots of timothy hay available since I have a bunnies and guinea pigs. Do I cut the hay down to smaller pieces if I decide to use that?

4) Should I use only one type of material or offer them several and see which ones they prefer?

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:04 am

Welcome - I can't answer all your questions but you may offer various types of nesting materials to Zebras including (in addition to what you listed already) - papertowel cut into 1/2" x 2" strips, burlap (same sizing). I would cut the hay down to 2" as well.

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:38 am

Pugwinkle
Welcome to the forum,if you fill in your profile then we will know where your from in the world. Any time you use string for nesting material just cut small pieces so it can't get wraped around them.they will pick what they want to use and then just give them that ,Its a good idea when they start laying eggs don't give them any more material cause they will cover the eggs. Check out this link it will give you a lot of info on breeding zebs look under spiecies http://www.finchinfo.com/