Delivery Rates and Times
Shipping costs are determined by the total weight of the order and by the shipping method selected. The total shipping charges will be displayed on the "Review and Submit Your Order" page, prior to placing your order.
Estimated Shipping will be displayed in the cart, based on standard ground shipping. Final shipping charges will be displayed on the review page, based on shipping method selected during checkout.
Continental United States
- Standard (3 - 6 business days)
- 2nd Day (2 business days)
- Next Day (1 business day)
Continental United States - P.O. Boxes
- USPS Standard Mail (5 - 10 business days)
- USPS Priority Mail (2 - 3 business days)
Alaska/Hawaii
- USPS Standard (3 - 6 business days)
- FedEx 2nd Day (2 business days)
- USPS Standard Mail - P.O. Boxes (10 - 14 business days)
- USPS Priority Mail - P.O. Boxes (2 - 3 business days)
U.S. Territories
- USPS Standard Mail (2 - 4 weeks)
- USPS Priority Mail (1 - 2 weeks)
APO/FPO
- USPS Standard Mail (2 - 4 weeks)
- USPS Priority Mail (1 - 2 weeks)
The information above does not apply to Aquatic Life orders.
View Aquatic Life shipping rates and delivery schedules.
While most orders are delivered within the specified timeframes, some destinations may take longer. Estimated delivery times are not applicable to some items being shipped by a third party. If additional delivery time is required, it will be noted on the product detail page and at Checkout. Next Day packages will arrive one full business day after shipment. 2nd Day packages will arrive two full business days after shipment. Delivery times DO NOT include order processing time.
The size and/or weight of some items may limit the shipping methods and destinations available. Items that are oversized, overweight, or have other legal restrictions may not be able to be shipped to a P.O. Box, APO/FPO address or the U.S. Territories (due to carrier restrictions). You will be alerted to this at Checkout when you select your shipping method. Items shipped directly by a third party are not available for delivery to a P.O./APO/FPO Box, U.S. Territories, Alaska or Hawaii. Bottomless Bowl & More orders cannot be expedited.
If a single warehouse can't fill your order, it may arrive in multiple shipments at no additional shipping charge. As items are shipped, we will send you emails detailing the shipments and tracking numbers.
We make every attempt to ship orders from our warehouses within 24 hours. Items shipped by a third party generally ship within the timeframes specified on the product detail pages. However, your Order Status email will provide you with shipping information specific to your order if unanticipated delays occur.
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Directions:
For rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice and similar pets: Place 1-3 inches into the bottom of the cage. Or you can add Carefresh colors to your existing bedding for colorful fun. Clean cage weekly or as needed. Impaction and related problems are an inherent risk with any substrate. Seek veterinarian care if your pet consumes more than incidental quantities of bedding or if there is a change in feed or water consumption.
For birds: Place a layer of Carefresh colors in bottom of the cage or droppings pan sufficient for the size, type and diet of your bird. Change as needed.
For reptiles: Line aquarium or habitat with enough Carefresh colors to provide a solid footing. Feed constrictors outside of the cage to prevent incidental ingestion of bedding and to minimize potential injury to your pet.Flushable in Small Quantities: Carefresh colors is flushable in small quantities. Flush used bedding one scoop (double handful) at a time or discard with the trash. Wash your hands after handling your pet or cleaning the cage. For questions, concerns, or more information, call 1-800-242-2287.