2 replies to this topic

[Happyhammies26]

Hi!
I was wondering if I can put Birch leaves in my hammys cage? I have a Birch tree in my yard, it has never been treated with pesticides, if they are safe (the leaves) could I use those?
If they are safe can I put them in my cage after I wash them? And finnaly if they are safe how do I wash them?

Thank you!
-Happyhammies26

Edited by Happyhammies26, 08 August 2022 - 11:25 PM.

[Kikya]

There's a couple ways to do this, you can either blanch them, which means put them in boiling water just about 1 minute and then set them out to dry completely on a clean dry surface. You don't want to put them in your hamster's cage until they are dry because of possible mold issues.

 

Or you can bake them in the oven at 200 until they are dried out, basically dehydrating them.

 

It depends on if you want them more soft and pliable or if you are just looking for some dry but interesting textures.

[Happyhammies26]

[quote name="Kikya" post="1830815" timestamp="1659974577"]There's a couple ways to do this, you can either blanch them, which means put them in boiling water just about 1 minute and then set them out to dry completely on a clean dry surface. You don't want to put them in your hamster's cage until they are dry because of possible mold issues.

Or you can bake them in the oven at 200 until they are dried out, basically dehydrating them.

It depends on if you want them more soft and pliable or if you are just looking for some dry but interesting
/quote]

Ok, thank you!

Edited by Happyhammies26, 09 August 2022 - 07:21 AM.