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[RainbowBrite]

One is unbleached and one is not. That is the difference I saw.

 

[Maz]

Didn't see that - I just saw people saying no dust - maybe I didn't read enough reviews.

 

[Maz]

Zara - I had a bad batch of Kaytee C&C which was very very dusty (it was partway through the pandemic so I put that down to quality control or a bad batch during the pandemic). Coincidentally (or not) that was also when I got the moth outbreak shortly afterwards (thinking about it in hindsight as I couldn't work out how I got it). But usually it's food that causes the moth issue, not bedding. Anyway it was so dusty that it put me off and I stuck with Fitch. But others don't seem to have had any issues with it.

 

[Maz]

One is unbleached and one is not. That is the difference I saw.

On the description on the website it says both are unbleached (but only says one is unbleached in the title). I just read the negative reviews on amazon and yes some complaints - but main issue is it seems very expensive for the amount you get. Apparently the 56 litres is expanded and it's only a 16 litre pack.

 

[Maz]

Don't think I'll bother - it's expensive and some people say dusty. Now to chase up my Fitch!

 

[RainbowBrite]

Don't think I'll bother - it's expensive and some people say dusty. Now to chase up my Fitch!

Fitch sounds a lot better. I hope the company reply soon.

 

[Maz]

Fitch seems to be out of stock everywhere. I hope they haven't gone bust.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Fitch seems to be out of stock everywhere. I hope they haven't gone bust.

Isnt it on their website?

 

[RainbowBrite]

Fitch First - Search results for: 'fitch paper 10kg single bale bedding for smaller critters'

We are a company dedicated to solving your recycling needs. We are based in Stalybridge in Cheshire and provide a range of products and services. We produce fuel for energy and bedding for the equestrian and animal based businesses. We also provide a secure data destruction service.

www.fitchfirst.co.uk

It is still in stock.

 

[Zara]

Zara - I had a bad batch of Kaytee C&C which was very very dusty (it was partway through the pandemic so I put that down to quality control or a bad batch during the pandemic). Coincidentally (or not) that was also when I got the moth outbreak shortly afterwards (thinking about it in hindsight as I couldn't work out how I got it). But usually it's food that causes the moth issue, not bedding. Anyway it was so dusty that it put me off and I stuck with Fitch. But others don't seem to have had any issues with it.

Thanks Maz, I’d not thought to contact Kaytee direct but I’ll drop them a note. I think lots of the bedding brands are all recycled paper so guess a bit of tin can could possibly fall in and unfortunately get squished in with everything else. Fingers crossed no moths

 

[Member ID2]

Somebody told me the other day not to buy the 10kg bag of Fitch because its hard and stringy. She told me to get the 4kg bags.

I think i saw the pet select at Jolleys or somewhere. Must have another look.

I'm happy with Kaytee and never had a bad bag but something good and cheaper could come in handy for a temporary foster cage.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Somebody told me the other day not to buy the 10kg bag of Fitch because its hard and stringy. She told me to get the 4kg bags.

I think i saw the pet select at Jolleys or somewhere. Must have another look.

I'm happy with Kaytee and never had a bad bag but something good and cheaper could come in handy for a temporary foster cage.

That is annoying as buying the 4kg bags will end up costing more. I too heard it is hard. I bought a 1kg bag to try it out. The top was hard but the rest nice and soft.

 

[Maz]

Fitch First - Search results for: 'fitch paper 10kg single bale bedding for smaller critters'

We are a company dedicated to solving your recycling needs. We are based in Stalybridge in Cheshire and provide a range of products and services. We produce fuel for energy and bedding for the equestrian and animal based businesses. We also provide a secure data destruction service.

www.fitchfirst.co.uk

It is still in stock.

Thanks Rainbow. Except - when I clicked on it to buy it, it said "the requested quantity is not available". It's out of stock on Amazon and ebay.

 

[Maz]

Thanks Maz, I’d not thought to contact Kaytee direct but I’ll drop them a note. I think lots of the bedding brands are all recycled paper so guess a bit of tin can could possibly fall in and unfortunately get squished in with everything else. Fingers crossed no moths

If you can find an email address, you could just email them I'm always doing things like that lol. Keep them on their toes.

 

[Maz]

Somebody told me the other day not to buy the 10kg bag of Fitch because its hard and stringy. She told me to get the 4kg bags.

I think i saw the pet select at Jolleys or somewhere. Must have another look.

I'm happy with Kaytee and never had a bad bag but something good and cheaper could come in handy for a temporary foster cage.

There are two types of Fitch now. The one for small animals isn't the stringy one, just smaller pieces like Kaytee. I've always had the 10kg bags - but you need to check it's the one for small animals.

 

[Maz]

It's not hard - maybe not as soft as Kaytee but certainly not as hard as wood.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Thanks Rainbow. Except - when I clicked on it to buy it, it said "the requested quantity is not available". It's out of stock on Amazon and ebay.

Can you buy the smaller bags or are they out of stock too?

 

[Member ID2]

I didn't know or forgot that there are two types of Fitch. Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[Maz]

I just checked. They have the 4 x 4kg compressed bales - but also says not available when you go to buy. That is more expensive anyway. You're getting 12kg instead of 10kg but it costs £13 extra! I've had those before - they're fine. You get 4 smaller compressed bags instead of one large bag with loose bedding.

Maybe Fitch are on their Christmas holidays or something. That kind of thing has happened before - where they're just out of production temporarily.

 

[Maz]

I've emailed them.