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Hi everyone!

I have two little boys who are 4 months old and I've recently just bought them a new indoor cage..I've noticed that everyone seems to use fleece bedding in their cages and I was just wondering what people put underneath, how often you wash them and how good they actually are? Also any other information which would be helpful to me?

Thank you so much ☺️
 
PeanutandGus said:
Hi everyone!

I have two little boys who are 4 months old and I've recently just bought them a new indoor cage..I've noticed that everyone seems to use fleece bedding in their cages and I was just wondering what people put underneath, how often you wash them and how good they actually are? Also any other information which would be helpful to me?

Thank you so much ☺️
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I've ordered mine from a Facebook shop called just add pets. They're brilliant you send the measurements and she will make you fleece liners with an absorbent core.
 
PeanutandGus said:
Hi everyone!

I have two little boys who are 4 months old and I've recently just bought them a new indoor cage..I've noticed that everyone seems to use fleece bedding in their cages and I was just wondering what people put underneath, how often you wash them and how good they actually are? Also any other information which would be helpful to me?

Thank you so much ☺️
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Many of us like the fleece bedding, but it is not for everybody, so you will have to see whether it works for you. It certainly works for my own roomful of guinea pigs, and has done so for over six years.

You need some kind of absorbent layer underneath the fleece, whether that is puppy pads, incontinence mattress or chair protectors or just plain cheap cotton towels. You need to change fleece every 3-5 days ideally; depending on how messy your guinea pigs are. Depending on your access to a washing machine you'll need 2-3 changes of bedding.
Here is more information on fleece: Bedding For Guinea Pigs - Overview
 
hi,congtatulationa on your piggies, i use flece liners which are all in one made to measure fleece with absorbant layer in with it,us litter trays for hay to keep off fleece.sweep poops twice aday.like Wiekbe says it is not for everyone,thanks.xx
 
Thank you so much for your help guys, I really appreciate it!

I'd really like to give the fleece a go, do you have any recommendations as to where to buy them apart from just add pets (which I'm going to go and have a look at now) ☺️ X
 
l use news paper , though l put it under vet bed
 
I use fleece and have made my own cage liners. With fleece and a towel sewn inside for the absorbent layer. mine have lasted well and the piggies love the softness of the fleece.. i think there is also a place called Ziggies Piggies that make them also a place called laurapiggiepigs ...
i change it all twice a week.... unless they make a proper mess like last night with a hay cookie !
 
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I put newspaper and a towel under the fleece and change it out every 3-5 days. :)
 
Thank you all for all your help and suggestions, have some fleece in the washing machine being prepared and some puppy pads ready to set up the cage!

How exciting X
 
How are you getting on with the fleece? We got our guinea pigs today and am interested in fleece. I am going to have to hang on a little while though, as I don't have any fleece in or a sewing machine! Fingers crossed I'll get it sorted over the next few months x
 
I had enough of disposable bedding and went to fleece....two layers of fleece with cotton batting in core, easy to make - not neatest as not a sewer but its so much better! Also 1/4 of the time to clean at the end of the week (although I do two sweeps a day to clear poop).
 
I really want to give it a go, I'm going to look into where I can get fleece from and borrow a sewing machine, although I've not used one since school so that'll be interesting! It's the preping of the fleece that I'm more concerned with. I hadn't realised that when I made a Cozy big enough for our two girls, I spent an hour or so hand stitching it whilst replaying a YouTube clip, it's a good job I found out about it since or they'd be sopping wet in it! x
 
I absolutely love it! :nod:
It's a little more work than the sawdust with the daily poop sweep etc but overall it's just looks so much nicer and is much much less messy!

I was worried about the preparation of the fleece too but the best thing to do is just give it a go and see what works! I've recommended fleece to lots of my piggy friends!

Oh and my piggies love it too!:yahoo:
 
I've had my pigs for a couple of months now and initially stocked up with loads of fleeces from Amazon which were about £5 each. They looked lovely but the amount of mess was crazy and needed cleaning out washing twice a day. May be I just have mucky pigs. I thought I'd try mega zorb which I used for my old rabbit and the pigs just seemed a lot happier running around pop Corning on that and straight away started using particular areas for toileting etc. I now have megazorb and some wood shavings and have also bought some fincard which havnt used yet but I've heard is really good, and also a fluffy shredded bedding stuff they can burrow in and make nests. I can also use the fincard for my hedgehog as he likes to burrow too.
 
It comes down to what works best for you and your piggies. Hygiene and time available for cleaning balanced with keeping the guineas healthy and happy. I love fleece but have enough time when I have foster pigs at home to change it every morning. Some piggies get respiratory issues with shavings. But recent advances in paper and hemp type bedding products mean small animal owners are spoilt for choice.;)
 
Hey! Fleece is a soft and dry alternative for your piggies.
What to put underneath? A lot of people put towels (reusable after washed), puppy pee pee pads (disposable and expensive), newspaper, etc.
What fleece and where to buy it? Anti-pill fleece is the best fleece for a cage and depending on how large your cage is depends on how many yards you need. Joann's Fabrics and Amazon are great places to buy it.
How often do you wash? Change the fleece twice a week. A lot of people start collecting fleece seeing as they'll have an automatic selection of choices. When washing, it's better to either shake them off before putting them in your washer or hand wash them.
Other people find this process of putting layers underneath too much so they will buy fleece liners. You can buy them for C and C and Midwest cages, or get them custom made. This is only really an option if you're willing to spend some money.
Websites to buy them- PiggyBedSpreads.com - Fleece Cage Bedding Liners For Guinea Pig Cages, C&C Cages, Accessories, Cozycavy, Where the pampered guinea pig loves to shop for their guinea pig beds. - New ! Cage Liners, fleece cage liner – Etsy UK
It's also possible to make them on your own. If you have fleece and an absorbent layer it is awfully easy to sew it together and make your own liner.
 
I wash my fleece 3 or so times before I sew it. I use a towel as the inside layer as I find the giant bath sheets are perfect sizes for my 2x4 c&c cage. Then I sew all 3 together and let them at it. I use a handheld vacuum on mine once or twice a day (depends how busy I am) and flip the fleece every 2 or so days and then change it completely every 5 or so days. They do have another fleece on top in their kitchen area that gets changed more regularly. I shake them before I wash them, and take them to the laundromat to wash every month or so (I just store them dirty and do one big load) then hang them on the line to dry. Much better than shavings in my opinion and much better for my boys 'bits' as I don't have to clean gunk out of their boy bits!
 
I am also toying with the idea of fleece, so at the moment I use it in their floor time cage (they spend a couple of hours a day there), and am still using Auboise in their main cage.
I made my fleece underlay with a basic Ikea fleece blanket, and an old bath towel sewn in the middle to add absorbency.
So far I am not convinced that I am loving the fleece, but it has only been a week, so I will stick with it for a bit longer.
 
It didn't work for me so I'm going to turn the fleece into lap blankets for my children to use whilst holding the pigs, but good luck whatever you decide
 
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