varnishing inside hutch ?

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tickles

Mama Doe

• Feb 26, 2009

• #1

Now spring is getting here i want to top and tail the hutches.Is it safe to varnish inside or paint it as i see p'h have a paint in??.
Also can anyone reccommend a good disenfectant.Virkon i here is good x

 

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Stator

Warren Veteran

• Feb 26, 2009

• #2

I don't think varnish is safe. I would use a wood stain or paint. The P@H wood stain is quite good, I have used it on a hutch myself. I've also used Cuprinol Garden Shades paints which are safe for animals.

 

caerleon

Mama Doe

• Feb 26, 2009

• #3

i used wilkinsons own brand wood stain and zaflora disinfectant

 

sunnibunny

Alpha Buck

• Feb 26, 2009

• #4

Virkon is very good. It is a disinfectant that we use in our laboratories. It is safe to use for rabbits, even rats can tolerate it, and they are much more susceptible to respiratory problems.
The only problems with virkon is that, be careful with your clothes, if it splashes on you, it tends to stain them pink!

 

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tickles

Mama Doe

• Feb 26, 2009

• #5

Thanks guys for that i now will hunt some down and have a good clean out soon.

What colour does the p@h one look like please x

 

sunnibunny

Alpha Buck

• Feb 26, 2009

• #6

i buy my disinfectant from P@H, specifically the green Johnson's Family one. There are other types too at P@H. Virkon I should say, you have to keep making up, as its only good for 1 week. I also dont like the smell of it, it smells weird. The Johnsons one at P@H is my fav.

 

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abbymarysmokey

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 26, 2009

• #7

I use exterior/yacht varnish on hutch floors sometimes. Just make sure you don't use it where they might chew, and make sure you leave it to dry for a few days before putting the buns back in.

 

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 26, 2009

• #8

http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/faq/