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Chinchillas => Q & A => Topic started by: AmberrlynnX3 on November 12, 2013, 07:28:34 PM

Title: Dust bath manitance
Post by: AmberrlynnX3 on November 12, 2013, 07:28:34 PM

I have a quick question regarding dust baths;

How often do you clean the actual bath house? And what methods of cleaning it are recommended?Also, should I empty and replace the dust per use or let it be used til it's almost gone? (I've only had him 4 days and he's taken 2 baths; I clean out the poops but haven't switched the dust yet)

I know they're silly questions, but I can't find any info on how or when too clean it.
 ::)

Thanks !

Title: Re: Dust bath manitance
Post by: GrayRodent on November 12, 2013, 07:48:41 PM

I sift the dust with a strainer made for reptile substrate after each dusting and replace the dust once every  three months or if it starts to look gritty. For dusting I empty a 3 lb jar into the bath. When I change the dust I spray the bin with 409 cleaner and rinse it off.

Title: Re: Dust bath manitance
Post by: AmberrlynnX3 on November 12, 2013, 10:52:00 PM

Okay awesome!

Thanks so much :3
I'm learning more each dayy!