nesting material?

[cherriesanglea]

i was just wanting to know whats the best nesting material! i have been told by huntress (who has helped me threw my every panic moment, thanks again!) to use pine shavings but when i went to the pet store the lady told me to try critter care recycled paper it comes in a pkg and is like 8 dollars for 14 litters or so i think has anyone heard or tried this? is this product okay to use for the babies of should i use the pine shavings as huntress suggested, ?? im hoping to get feed back from you to huntress! the lady that i spoke to told me that wood shavings harbor more bacteria and is more likely to get digested by the baby birds so she scared the hell out of me when i went up there so i'm askin now so i know where or not to go back and get the shavings! also what else should i throw in there so that they can chew on to help with breeding?? i have heard cardboard boxes and paper bags ect... are these okay and is there anything else? thanks again!!!!!angela

[Monica]

I've heard that pine or aspen is best.... and that the recycled paper is REALLY dusty and not good on animals lungs...

If you use any type of wood shavings, it's a good idea to freeze this stuff for 24-48 hours in case of bugs, and if it smells, to let it air out for a few days before use.

[huntress]

Good canadian Pine shavings at the feed store are the cleanest and best - Aspen is more expensive but a little better. The pet store of course will tell you the more expensive stuff is best. WOOD is best for chewing. The most natural.