whats all the controversy about hemp?

[Laraine]

Originally Posted by Lowe

Out of interest though Laraine, would you have noticed if it were sand and soil in the poo? I very much doubt it, because it looks pretty much the same...

except that the pieces of hemp look like little chunks of wood. I don't have sand in the tables so wouldn't know what it looks like in the poo.
I know Sarah had a problem with one of hers taking it back in with his other bits. just wondering how old are males when they start flashing? It could give an indication on how long this substrate could be used? if that is the one that a member chooses to put in their table.

[Madhouse]

Originally Posted by Lowe

That's the article I was indirectly referring to Steph.

Ohhhhhh doh!!! Ohh well you know me I dont do anything 'indirectly' do I!!!

[Lowe]

Originally Posted by Laraine

except that the pieces of hemp look like little chunks of wood. I don't have sand in the tables so wouldn't know what it looks like in the poo.
I know Sarah had a problem with one of hers taking it back in with his other bits. just wondering how old are males when they start flashing? It could give an indication on how long this substrate could be used? if that is the one that a member chooses to put in their table.

Yeah, that was a Horsfield rehomer which came to us with that problem. Can't be sure of the age either sadly because of this.

[70ridgeway]

i personaly use top soil as i find its more natural but as said before its your own personal choice.All my torts enjoy digging and being natural in there tables and outside and personaly wouldnt use any other substrate,

[Wicked666]

I used hemp for a couple of years for my 4yo hermans. I used to put it in one area for their bedding but give it a few weeks and they've usually spread it all over their indoor enclousure.