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Chinchillas => Q & A => Topic started by: Jose Chinchilla on February 10, 2012, 11:12:52 AM

Title: Stinky cage?
Post by: Jose Chinchilla on February 10, 2012, 11:12:52 AM

Is it safe to sprinkle a little baby cornstarch powder on all the bedding in Jose's cage to help eliminate odor?

Title: Re: Stinky cage?
Post by: jmdebb on February 10, 2012, 08:56:36 PM

i don't know\ about starch, but i know pdz is safe.

sorry i couldn't be more help
jean

Title: Re: Stinky cage?
Post by: GrayRodent on February 10, 2012, 09:33:36 PM

I'm not sure what to use but I would think corn starch could make it worse since it gives mold and bacteria a medium to grow in. There could be other factors at play like poor ventilation in the room. How often do you change your bedding?

Title: Re: Stinky cage?
Post by: jmdebb on February 11, 2012, 09:18:11 PM

i have a small litter box, so it depends on how quick it gets yukky.. sometimes 2ce a week sometimes one.. i ues carefreesh, i think it works great, thankfully no one eats it

Title: Re: Stinky cage?
Post by: Jose Chinchilla on February 14, 2012, 10:32:30 AM

Quote from: jmdebb on February 10, 2012, 08:56:36 PM

i don't know\ about starch, but i know pdz is safe.

sorry i couldn't be more help
jean

What is pdz?

Title: Re: Stinky cage?
Post by: mojito on February 14, 2012, 12:07:27 PM

It is a stall deodorizer and freshner for horses. I've heard of it but never used it for my own (horse). As long as it doesn't have a strong smell and you do it lightly under bedding it should be okay