Any recommendation on which brand of safflower seed will be a good replacement? I used breeze pellets but it doesn't fully cover the smell.
1682006
I use Royal Wing brand of safflower seed because it is all they sell around here. I works great. I do have to shake it up in my colander first, though, to get the tiny black seeds out. I guess some of the seed breaks during shipping and handling. I give what falls through the colander to the birds and they love it.
1682007
I use whatever is on sale. I have yet to find ones that are too small for it.
1682008
It really does not matter what brand you buy. I buy the safflower seed at PetSmart because I have found it to be the cleanest. You have to remember that the seeds do not work like regular litter so don't expect much help in masking the smell. I scoop the box as soon as possible and I make sure that I empty the urine tray at least twice a day. I have had this product for almost two years and I must say it is the best cat box ever.
1682009
Amazon emailed if i would answer this question, sorry no. i still use Breeze. im sure you are cleaning the middle part?
144081
This seems to be a better grade of black seed oil than what I've bought before. Like good organic apple cider vinegar has a lot of "stuff" at the bottom which you shake to get it into the vinegar before using. That's my thought at least. Don't know the answer to the second question, sorry.
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I've had my manatea for about two weeks and I've never had any problems with a plastic smell. I agree with Maryann, vinegar might work but then you'd have to wash it a couple times to get ride of the vinegar smell. It couldn't totally work though.
1280031
In my experience Standard wood pellets don't absorb liquid very well or neutralize odors efficiently. Pellets are fine if you use more and are prepared to change the litter every day. I might go back if I had a cheap enough source.
1201007
We would recommend the Grape seed carrier oil with the Ance fighter. Hope this helps. ThanksLeAnnnaPlant Therapy
779653
I dont think it is supposed to have a certain smell, it is all dry seeds- ish powder, mine does not smell either.
828392
You could also try Sherwood's Seeds. I had better luck from them with the Carolina Reapers.
1309634
Mine had a slight herbal smell. Try mixing with an essential oil like lavender.
388993
Many thanks to all who replied! I've been feeding safflower seeds in other feeders for over a year. I'm thinking of purchasing this type feeder for safflower also - that was the reason for my post.
1729247
My last couple of orders have been through Amazon and no smell problem noted. Take it back to your health food store and ask for a replacement. Then smell the replacement in the store before you leave.
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Hi there,Any natural fat grease will do the job read the label no chemicals as the will ruin leather.I personally use a piece of pork rind or lard it will smell at first but after couple uses is fine.Not to much frequent application is better,Good luck.
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Smell ! Huge difference ! Regular doesn't smell like anything but toasted mmm smells like toasted sesame seeds . I only buy toasted it's great with everything .
1219989
I'm sure you've dealt with this by now, but for others who might read this. I have two of these wonderful crocks. I noticed a lingering odor in one after fermenting pickles. I use nothing more than earth friendly dish soap and water for cleaning. Over time the odor disappeared on its own. I was unconcerned as I knew that I would only be using it for fermenting food.
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From my online research the fishy smell is normal for pure rosehip seed oil, mine is the same in odor.I store it in the fridge and that seems to neutralize the odor somewhat
1694702
I used mink oil to soften it up. Of course that puts in it's own odor. Then I let it bake in the sun, both sides for a few hours. Did it all again and it's odor is very quiet now.
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We use FP in our Breeze box and it works just fine. Right now we have a combo of FP, Yesterdays News and the Breeze pellets just because that's what I've bought. I don't like how much the FP pellets disolve into sawdust but it goes right through the grates really well. The YN pellets don't turn to sawdust and stay pretty intact so they work a little different/better.We have 3 cats and 3 boxes and have tried everything out there and this is by far the best system. If the Breeze pellets were less expensive we'd stick with that only though.
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I don't see why it wouldn't--it's still sunflower seeds(white) called safflower seed--squirals don't like this seed!!