substrate Q

[Linzbragg]

Are there any benefits to switching the substrate in my yearling's indoor home from my staple topsoil and cypress mulch to coco coir? I was just thinking he could dig better in it, but I don't want him to eat it like I've read they do.

 

[Hallbomber]

The possibility of eating anything is a factor. Its better to eat fine coco coir and there is no issues. Its the best stuff all round.

 

[cemmons12]

I use coco coir as well, but when I feed Cooper I put down a plastic cd lid in front of his food dish and timothy hay on it so he won't eat much if any coir. Coco Coir, if ingested too much, can cause impaction I have been told. But I love the stuff. Easy to clean and it don't mold. Hope this helps you out some, good luck!!

 

[wellington]

I too use the coir. I like it the best. I feed mine on a piece of flat flag stone. Less coir to eat and helps keep beak and nails trim. He is 11 mo. Leopard, never a problem yet, knock on wood

 

[Kasper2reds]

I also recently switched from cypress mulch to coco coir and my 2 redfoots have been much more active, happier, and the humidity stays higher without having to spray the cage down 5 times a day.

 

[Zeke]

Where can u buy it?

 

[Yvonne G]

Where can u buy it?

Hi Beth:

Are you asking about buying the coir? You can get it at almost any pet store or garden store. It comes in a compressed brick and its called Bed-a-Beast (brand name) or just coconut coir. You put the brick in a 5 gallon bucket of water and let it sit until it falls apart. Then you just drain off the water and its good to go.

 

[Zeke]

Thanks a bunch! I love zeke ( my sulcata) and im still glad we got him but we got HORRIBLE advice on how to take care of him. He has hay right now but everyones pictures and talks about that stuff...thanks again