CoreFirm Pine Shavings for Small Pets, 500 g, Low-Dust & Absorbent

CoreFirm 1.1 lb natural radiata pine shavings provide absorbent, low-dust bedding for small pets and birds, made from New Zealand pine and triple-sifted.

• 100% natural New Zealand radiata pine — a soft, fluffy bedding material for small-animal spaces.
• Absorbs over 3x its weight — helps manage moisture from droppings and spills.
• Triple-sifted to remove excess dust and fine particles — helps reduce airborne debris when pouring and replacing bedding.
• Vacuum-sealed in compressed packaging — saves storage space before use.
• Compostable after use — offers a compostable option for routine bedding changes.
• Natural mild wood scent, with no added artificial fragrance — helps reduce unwanted odors.

CoreFirm pine shavings are made for lining animal enclosures where absorbency, comfort and straightforward bedding changes matter. Use them in guinea pig cages, rabbit habitats, hamster spaces, bird enclosures, chicken coops, nesting boxes and brooders. The 1.1 lb pack provides a compact format for keeping bedding on hand.

Which animals and enclosures are these pine shavings for?

They are intended as bedding for guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and birds, as well as for chicken coops and other small-animal enclosures. The flakes are lightweight, soft and breathable, and their consistent sizing helps them spread easily across a bedding area.

• Suitable settings include rabbit habitats and guinea pig cages.
• Also suited to chicken coops, nesting boxes and brooders.

How do the shavings help manage moisture and odor?

The pine shavings absorb moisture from droppings and spills, helping keep bedding spaces dry and comfortable. Their natural, mild wood scent helps reduce unwanted odors, while the bedding absorbs moisture and covers waste to help maintain a cleaner, more pleasant environment.

• Designed for routine bedding care in animal living spaces.
• No artificial fragrance is added to the wood scent.

What does triple-sifting mean for bedding changes?

The shavings are triple-sifted to remove excess dust and fine particles, helping limit airborne debris as you pour or replace bedding. This screening also leaves consistently sized flakes that spread easily and remain light and breathable in the enclosure.

• Low-dust screening is useful during pouring and replacement.
• Flake sizing supports even, easy spreading.

How do I prepare the vacuum-packed bedding?

The shavings arrive compressed in vacuum-sealed packaging. After opening, loosen them by hand so they expand and become fluffy before placing them in the animal’s space.

• Loosen the compressed shavings by hand after opening.
• The bedding expands for use in the enclosure.

CoreFirm radiata pine shavings suit pet owners and poultry keepers looking for absorbent, low-dust bedding in a compact pack for the listed habitats. They are made for lining animal enclosures, not for use as food or nesting material on its own; their role is bedding that helps manage moisture and odors.

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