Fleece with hemp underneath?

[emellertid]

Hi!
While reading bedding threads here on the forum, I’ve noticed that many combine either fleece and some kind of absorbent fabric/textile underneath, OR hemp with hay or similar.
I’m wondering, is there a reason for this or just preference? I’ve been thinking of using fleece liners or vetbed with hemp bedding as the absorbent layer - is this a bad idea? The cage will also have a kitchen area where I thought I’d put soft paper bedding, like Carefresh?

Any thoughts?

 

[DM2]

I’m not a professional but as long as you gradually make changes (because Guineas pigs are very scared to new habitats) they should be fine as long as there happy and your happy and just be careful with the papers bedding with there feet as they may be able to cause pain x

 

[Wiebke]

Hi!
While reading bedding threads here on the forum, I’ve noticed that many combine either fleece and some kind of absorbent fabric/textile underneath, OR hemp with hay or similar.
I’m wondering, is there a reason for this or just preference? I’ve been thinking of using fleece liners or vetbed with hemp bedding as the absorbent layer - is this a bad idea? The cage will also have a kitchen area where I thought I’d put soft paper bedding, like Carefresh?

Any thoughts?

Fleece is generally mostly used for sleeping areas and hemp for kitchen areas in divided cages. There is no 'ideal' one fits all bedding solution; it is down to personal preferences and cleaning practicalities. You might want to experiment until you have found out what works best for you, like most of us have.

From my personal experiences, I would strongly recommend an fleece underlay that is not bound to stick to fleece, like puppy pads, washable incontinence bed pads or cotton towels.

 

[emellertid]

Fleece is generally mostly used for sleeping areas and hemp for kitchen areas in divided cages. There is no 'ideal' one fits all bedding solution; it is down to personal preferences and cleaning practicalities. You might want to experiment until you have found out what works best for you, like most of us have.

From my personal experiences, I would strongly recommend an fleece underlay that is not bound to stick to fleece, like puppy pads, washable incontinence bed pads or cotton towels.

Thank you! I hadn’t thought of the fact that the hemp might stick to the fleece so much.