Several of my adult gerbils have developed respiratory problems while being
housed on pine and a couple also experienced some hair loss from it too.
Jill
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> From: Donna Anastasi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Proper gerbil bedding?
> Date: Monday, March 20, 2000 10:30 AM
>
> My adult gerbils have done just fine on the pine. But now that I am
breeding
> one pair I have switched them over to the carefresh (I believe it is
called)
> because of the respiratory problems other people have been reported with
pups.
> For a same sexed adult pair, I'll probably keep them on pine. It's
cheaper and
> I think more attractive.
>
> Has anyone had problems with adult gerbils on pine? And if so, what type
of
> problems and how severe were they?
>
> Michael James Dolan wrote:
>
> > Hi! I am getting a new breeding pair and I wanted to know if it is ok
to use
> > pine or do I have to use aspen. The reason I asked this is because I
have
> > heard that pine gives off improper oil's that can irritate a pup's
skin. If
> > you have any idea of what I should use please e-mail me.
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