Litter sources: One of the blessings of living in a cold climate (yes, there is one) is the availability of wood stove pellets that we use in our litter boxes. You won’t find them in southern California, according to a bunny owner living in Ventura. The pellets are compressed sawdust from hardwoods and sold as fuel for wood stoves, but they serve as a cheap, absorbent and safe litter for our bunnies. There are several brands but they all come in 40-pound bags for $4 to $8, depending on special sales. When we raised this topic in January, a few of you told us where you buy pellets, so here is a longer list. Got more? Let us know. Always call the store first to make sure they have pellets in stock.
Fenton, MO: Fenton Feed, 412 Water Street, 636-343-7272
Bridgeton, MO: Branneky True Value Hardware, 11403 Saint Charles Rock Road (two blocks west of Lindbergh), 314-739-0960
Grover/Wildwood, MO: West County Feed, 17050 Manchester Road, 636-458-5474
Eureka, MO: Dickey Bub Farm & Home, 636-587-3900
Arnold, MO: Fireside Hearth & Home/Arnold Stove & Fireplace Center, 636-282-0300
Edwardsville, IL: All Seasons, 120 S. Main, 618-659-0717
Belleville, IL: Hearthside Grill & Fireplace, near the Fairgrounds, 618-257-0700
Also, Rural King, Tractor Supply and Buckheit stores.