Sukh Aspen Shavings Small Animal Bedding, 31 oz, chicken coop bedding

This small animal bedding is Sukh aspen shavings sold in a 31 oz package of natural wood shavings. The beige shavings are processed to reduce dust and come compressed, so the bag opens into a larger pile once the pieces are pulled apart by hand. The manufacturer lists it for hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, gerbils and birds, and for chicken coop nesting.

Which cages, animals and coop uses does it suit?

Check the species first: the manufacturer names hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, gerbils and birds as animals this bedding suits, and adds chicken coop nesting. For coops, the manufacturer also lists winter warmth as a use.

The shavings are listed for indoor use, so the cage, hutch or coop sits indoors. Nothing in the product details gives a depth of bedding to use or a cage floor area it covers, so the amount you lay down is your own choice.

What the 31 oz package holds

• One package of 31 oz of natural wood shavings (S4, F18).
• Aspen wood as the single material (S5).
• Shavings in beige (S2).
• The pack arrives compressed (F19).

How the aspen shavings behave in the cage

Aspen wood is the material throughout, and the manufacturer describes the texture as fluffy and comfortable. The shavings carry a fresh woody scent of their own, and the manufacturer states that no fragrances or chemicals are added.

Absorbency is listed as high, and the manufacturer credits the wood with natural odour-neutralizing properties. Dust is kept down by processing the shavings before packing. When the bedding is spent, the manufacturer describes it as fully biodegradable.

Putting the bedding in and cleaning it out

The shavings arrive pressed together in the bag, so fluff and separate them by hand before you spread them in the cage or nest box. For daily cleaning the manufacturer describes the bedding as easy to remove, which means lifting out the soiled shavings and laying down fresh ones from the bag.

What should I check before buying this bedding?

How much bedding is in one package?

Each package contains 31 oz of natural aspen shavings, which is the same as 31 ounces in unit count.

Which animals can use these shavings?

The manufacturer lists hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, gerbils and birds, and also gives chicken coop nesting as a use.

Does the bedding need to be prepared before use?

Yes, the shavings come compressed and are fluffed and separated by hand before they go into the cage.

What is the bedding made of?

It is made of aspen wood only, in beige, with no added fragrances or chemicals according to the manufacturer.