>> What about egg cartons for gerbils? Not the styrofoam kind, but the
>> cardboard kind. Is this kind of cardboard bad for them? Anyone know if
>> it's treated with anything?
>>
>> I would think it'd be great for them to chew on, get in or under and have
>> fun with.
>>
>> Ronni
>
>I recall discussing this in the past. It was said that eggs can transmit
>salmonella (spelling?) bacteria onto the egg carton making the egg carton
>not a good choice to give your gerbils. Maybe someone else may know more on
>this.
>
>Also, cardboard used in the freezer for food is not good because of the wax
>coating.
Egg cartons can transmit salmonella. They can't be sterilized by
the average person such that they could be used for gerbils.
Do not use egg cartons. Don't give your gerbils any cardboard
that is plastic or wax coated.
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
