Fleece help

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Well I decided to get some fleece from B&M, I got some polka dot fleece for £3.99. I bought two as I only need one to fill the cage, and the other for when the ones being washed. I will soon be washing this fleece to get it to wick, and then I will let you all know how it goes. But first I have to go and get some mattress toppers.
 
primrose said:
Oh, great - that sounds very manageable. Do you find that fleece, with cosies, keeps them nice and warm in the winter? I've got a couple of heat pads and I'm planning to get each of them a cosy - is this enough through the winter months?
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I think it would be. If it gets stupidly cold, then I will put something together to make a temporary cage indoors for them. With lots of fleece, I might use left over pieces to pile in corners, along with heat pads and cozies I think will keep them nice and cozy throughout the winter months.
 
The matress protector - doesn't that mean the wee doesnt get down to the topper?!

Them argos toppers are sold out around me for miles. Argh! They sound less stinky!
 
PAMELAKT said:
The matress protector - doesn't that mean the wee doesnt get down to the topper?!

Them argos toppers are sold out around me for miles. Argh! They sound less stinky!
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Have you tried asking them when they might be back in stock?, I haven't bought any yet so I don't know if they would be less smelly than towels. I believe that's one of the reasons they are bought though.
 
I've managed to reserve 3 Argos toppers - I'm picking them up this morning, so I'll let you know. The main reason I've decided to go with the toppers, as opposed to towels, is that for my large area I think they'll be easier to wash and dry. I'm quite excited about trying this fleece idea. The only problem is that I'm started to get carried away - I've been looking at the Ebay fleece site and I'm now planning coordinating cosies, bed, pillows...;)
 
PAMELAKT said:
The matress protector - doesn't that mean the wee doesnt get down to the topper?!

Them argos toppers are sold out around me for miles. Argh! They sound less stinky!
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I'm pretty sure that they are a clearence line now. I could post some for you if you are stuck as they are only light.
 
Cavy_Lady said:
I will be close to a semi local store with 4 in stock on thursday, If anyone wants any posted.
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I should be able to get some thanks, but I thought I wold bump the thread. Just incase anyone else needs some mattress toppers for their piggies.:)
 
It's been awhile longer than I expected but my piggies finally have fleece bedding!:<> So far so good, I spot clean once or twice a day and until I can get a litter pan I am using the bottom of a small indoor cage I used to separate my sows before introducing them. I fill it with hay, and i have put a hay raxk above it for fresher hay. They poo and wee allover the hay on the floor, so i give them the two options. They were all curious squeaking so cute! They have two cozies so far, along with a few of their wooden toys but I think I might take them out to make more space, as I am going to buy them a few more cozies, as I think they like being all snuggly.x)
I have a mini vacuum to now, for spot cleaning and it works great. I just empty it out after every spot cleaning. The spot cleaning only takes about 5-10 minutes to. They seem much happier, especially my long haired merino Maisy who no longer gets shaving stuck in her fur. Even though she has long curly hair, and soft short hair on her belly.
They have towels as the underlayer and it is working ok, I know I was going to get mattress protectors, but they were out of stock when I went to get some. Oh well, the towels have been working well. What we do for our piggies.rolleyes
 
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Update: Day four of the fleece and looking good!:)) I have continued to spot clean once or twice a day, and they now have a litter pan that I fill with hay. I also put a hay rack above it, to keep some hay fresh. I change that out daily to.
They love their cozies, you can tell because I have to empty them out a few times a day due to poo and hay. I find them curled up a lot of the time in there to. :)p
 
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