Bird bedding seems like a topic that should be free of controversy. In the wild, birds do not seem to have much of a problem in “feathering their nests”. Some species are particular about the bedding the young birds will be exposed to, other species will build a nest and feather it with anything within reach. When raising young birds in a household, our attention is directed towards food and water, cleanliness of the cage, and a suitable environment to raise the young birds in. Bird bedding is somewhat of an afterthought, and when it is decided upon what type of bedding to use, keeping the cage clean is usually the main criterion.