Bedding?!

chrissyb · 24-01-2010, 07:03 PM

so iv been thinking i would add some kind of "bedding" for me wee man to sleep on, what is ok to use it=f anything!.. i have calce sand substrate made for torts.

edit:wee man = hermans tort..

linda · 24-01-2010, 07:21 PM

chris the calci sand has caused impactation in the past

http://www.petzoo.co.uk/extra_info_p...hp?pages_id=29

linda · 24-01-2010, 07:22 PM

readi grass is often used as a bedding

my torts bed down in there soil

purplelynn · 24-01-2010, 07:29 PM

I have topsoil but put readigras sin the hide area and my horsfield seems to snauggel down in that quite happily.

clairestortoise · 24-01-2010, 10:41 PM

I use Topsoil with no probs at all

I use Homebase Topsoil £3.99 a big bag! Beware though as this time of year its cold/wet lol....All I do is keep in the house to dry out(Cut the top off for air to get in) simples!!!

I got a bag before xmas and it was frozen solid lol...wasnt a prob, just defrosted in front of rad! once the lamps get to it, it drys out quick!!

chrissyb · 24-01-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linda

chris the calci sand has caused impactation in the past

http://www.petzoo.co.uk/extra_info_p...hp?pages_id=29

I could mix the sand with topsoil?? say 20% sand 80% untreated topsoil?

chrissyb · 24-01-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linda

readi grass is often used as a bedding

my torts bed down in there soil

readi grass as in what horses eat?? the stuff you soak with water and expands?? no problems with them eating it??

edit: no homebase nearby would this >> http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.js...isSearch=false

be ok?

chrissyb · 24-01-2010, 11:34 PM

or http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.js...p+soil&x=0&y=0

the closest i can find to the homebase stuff

chrissyb · 25-01-2010, 12:03 AM

hate to bump but im worried about this calci sand and could reallly do with sum advice on which topsoil other than the homebase stuff as im going to get it first thing in morning..

**egyptiandan64** · 25-01-2010, 01:10 AM

B&Q topsoil is just as good as any other.

I'd go with just topsoil. Kelly (stells) uses just topsoil and it's worked just great.

Danny

24-01-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
chrissyb Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 84	Bedding?! so iv been thinking i would add some kind of "bedding" for me wee man to sleep on, what is ok to use it=f anything!.. i have calce sand substrate made for torts. edit:wee man = hermans tort.. __________________ Chris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phARQroJjEs ^ Bob Marley, No woman no cry cover

24-01-2010, 10:41 PM	#5
clairestortoise Member Juvenile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 754	I use Topsoil with no probs at all I use Homebase Topsoil £3.99 a big bag! Beware though as this time of year its cold/wet lol....All I do is keep in the house to dry out(Cut the top off for air to get in) simples!!! I got a bag before xmas and it was frozen solid lol...wasnt a prob, just defrosted in front of rad! once the lamps get to it, it drys out quick!! __________________ Owner of 3 Horsfield Tortoises 9 Cats, Wallace 15, Blackie 10, Scooby&Phoebe(Bro&Sis) 9, Gucci 6, Snuggles 5 and Oliver 3 and Blossom and Billy 10 months old Tye 9 Yr old Yorkie 2 children 1 Husband http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...e&id=523711412

24-01-2010, 11:34 PM	#8
chrissyb Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 84	or http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.js...p+soil&x=0&y=0 the closest i can find to the homebase stuff __________________ Chris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phARQroJjEs ^ Bob Marley, No woman no cry cover

25-01-2010, 12:03 AM	#9
chrissyb Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 84	hate to bump but im worried about this calci sand and could reallly do with sum advice on which topsoil other than the homebase stuff as im going to get it first thing in morning.. __________________ Chris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phARQroJjEs ^ Bob Marley, No woman no cry cover

25-01-2010, 01:10 AM	#10
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	B&Q topsoil is just as good as any other. I'd go with just topsoil. Kelly (stells) uses just topsoil and it's worked just great. Danny __________________

24-01-2010, 07:21 PM	#2
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	chris the calci sand has caused impactation in the past http://www.petzoo.co.uk/extra_info_p...hp?pages_id=29

24-01-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	readi grass is often used as a bedding my torts bed down in there soil

24-01-2010, 07:29 PM	#4
purplelynn Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,403	I have topsoil but put readigras sin the hide area and my horsfield seems to snauggel down in that quite happily.

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