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Post by Die Fledermaus on Jul 20, 2006 12:42:27 GMT -4
I have posted this in three forums to be sure it is seen. . .
ODORS!!
This can apply not just to smelly male mice, but other critters as well. Supposedly a product called "Bi-Odor", by Marshall Pets, controls odors. It is put in their water and they drink it.
Anyone ever use this product?
I also wonder if anyone is using a dry urine absorber caled "Ammo-Litter" by Aquarium Pharmeceuticals.
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Post by kismetscorner on Jul 22, 2006 6:21:26 GMT -4
My stinky male mouse was helped with a cap full of vanilla in his water and I used yeasterdays news for bedding for him (really helps keep the stink away i love that stuff I don't think i would be able to stand bunny pee without it!) my rats dont smell but they are girls so I don't know if the fellas get yucka or not.
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Jul 22, 2006 19:52:41 GMT -4
I have never noticed rabbit pee smelling.  But you bet the male mice stink. I will try your idea if the Bi-Odor, and anti-ammonia powder, doesn't work. |
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Post by adoptaratcanada on Sept 29, 2006 20:25:45 GMT -4
I've never found much of an odour with my rats, although they were bit smellier before the got neutered.
As long as bedding is changed often, it shouldn't be too much of an issue. I use primarily fleece bits of fabric, and I like to change the fabric in the hut daily, and the ones that I have layered on the shelves at least mid-week. I change everything once a week. Their's a "Yesterday's News" type product on the bottom and it's very good for odour control. I try to pick out the poops as I see them. Lately I've taken to laying some fabric over the pellets and I can scoop up the fabric and shake it out and/or replace it.
My favourite however, was shredded Hemp (no dangerous oils) which looks nice, feels nice, and smells pleasant. What I really liked about it that because the bits are small enough, you can use a cat litter scoop to clean out the poops, and the sifting action helps to keep the hemp dry. When one of my rats developed a respiratory condition, I stopped using it -- the dust is mimimal (and I'm very sensitive that that myself), but just to be safe I wanted him to be in as dust-free an environment as possible.
linda
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Post by Andrea on Sept 29, 2006 20:49:29 GMT -4
I cared for 2 male rats for two weeks, and it was the smelliest weeks of my life. I said from then on I will never own rats (I have changed that to male rats  ). Anyways, I have a hamster in foster also, and I find her to be very stinky, as I'm used to the non-stinky gerbils. I bought something called "Envirozorb" a reusable air cleaner which absorbs odors. I place it on top of her cage (where she can't touch it) and u can keep it there for 1-3 months, then you place it outdoors for 1 week to 1 month to 'recharge' and use again. It works very well. |
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Sept 29, 2006 21:19:00 GMT -4
Interesting.
As for hams, even when in season I have not found female hamsters to be especially smelly.
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But you bet the male mice stink. I will try your idea if the Bi-Odor, and anti-ammonia powder, doesn't work. 
