She's been fed all her life in a seperate tub from her own enclosure so I figured it'd be best to keep it at what she knows. I too use aspen for bedding ( i thought she could have had mites when i first got her) she has absolutely no cage aggression and has never bit anyone and has only struck about twice in her entire life (she has yet to strike at me). I do feel more comfortable with this method for now. I do appreciate your input Perhaps when I get her own paper towels I will try feeding her in her own enclosure, or if she starts to show signs of stress or cage aggression.