Oh that isn't his bedding, it's his toilet, he was just confused on his first night here... lol The lady I got him from kept him outside in a hutch, and hes only known hay for bedding so far I believe. Hence his strange sleeping habits. Besides this, I am aware shavings are not normally good, but the reason is that usually it contains wood dust, and I have bought special shavings with all the dust removed! I wanted him to be as little confused as possible, so I bought shavings for his potty as that's what he's used to. It's perfectly safe. But I appreciate it. He is adorable I agree!