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post #31 of 33
7/17/10 at 9:10am
I see a science fair project in the making here. Which litter clumps best? Which has the least odor? Do cats have a preference?

Does anyone have a child gutsy enough to try it out?
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post #32 of 33
8/31/10 at 2:02pm
Hi,

I am glad that I found you guys! I have used every cat litter out there including some that you can only get online. None have been what I need. I am using plain alfalfa pellets right now. It's works great......EXCEPT.....the pellets are a little large, and it doesn't cover poopy. The alfalfa neutralizes the urine odor for me. I get it at Tractor Supply, and every other time I go to get it they are out of it. This last time my husband bought BestCob. It's a horse bedding made from corn cob. It's very light, but I'm not sure I like it. My problem with WBCL was the horrible burned corn smell. I keep my house clean, but with 5 litter boxes in my house I hate that corn smell. So, my question is, does the chick feed smell like WBCL? I sure hope not because I'd love to try it.

Thanks so much,

Wendy
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post #33 of 33
9/13/10 at 8:52am
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Originally Posted by NinaBaby View Post
I thought I would just start a new thread with this. To those that use or have used chicken feed as cat litter I have a couple of questions:

1. What type/kind of chicken feed is best to use (specific brands/companies etc..)

I don't think it really matters. I've only used one brand, because that's the only available one at the local feed store, which is Purina Start and Grow (chick feed). I find chick starter feed works better because it has a smaller particle size and absorbs faster.

2. I read somewhere that it will form weevils if not stored properly, so how do you store it?

I store it in an air tight bin in the garage. Never had a problem with weevils.

3. Does it have clumping properties? And can you flush it?

It clumps just as well, if not better then WBCL. You most certainly can flush it. Let it sit for a few minutes to break up the clumps.

4. How does it compare to WBCL

Better. Chick feed doesn't smell like burnt corn. It smells kind of sweet. It's cheaper and works just as well. I add baking soda for odor control.

5. Is it dusty? And tracks?

Slightly dusty. Nothing bad though. Tracks less then WBCL.

Thanks!!



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