Homemade bedding. Quick answers please. :]

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So, I've run short of bedding, in which it was pine shavings but since I ran out I've decided to not use it anymore because of potential problems that it and cedar could cause due to the fact that my Snickers has allergies. I believe it's the bedding that has caused his allergies to develop and I would like to prevent it from getting worse. Whenever I have the chance and money, I'm going to go purchase care fresh but until then I need an alternative. I read that you can use different types of paper to rip in to strips for their bedding and it is safe. If so, then I would like to double check. I have a full pack of HP printing paper I rarely use, it's just plain white paper.. no gloss, or any of the sorts but I would like to double check with the piggie professionals here to give me the 'ok' to whether I should use this paper or not. ;]
Piggies are due today for a re change, so I would like some quick answers. Also, I would like some other homemade bedding ideas if you have any. If you do, please post them here because it would be greatly appreciated, thank you! rolleyes
 
Well, I'll log off for now and come back in a couple hours. I hope I get some answers! :<
 
As far as I'm aware a lot of people use fleece? and vetbed? (i hope I'm right) xx
 
i use fleece i fist use a layer of news paper followed by a towel which i got from my local pdsa charity shop followed by fleece hope this helps
 
thanks, I'll get me some fleece some time. I'm going to use some temporary things until then. [:
 
The only advice i can offer is that the paper your on about is quite sharp so might cut the piggies feet :{
 
I use fleece and towels, it's so much cheaper than the other stuff and is soft and comfy for the piggys:))
 
I use fleecw and towels underneath as well. Please be aware that you need to wash any fleece you buy without softener for two or three times before you can use it, otherwise the pee will just stay on the surface and not wick away. Look for 100% polyester baby blankets or adult beadspreads in supermarkets or cheap department stores.

You can use ripped up paper in a pinch.
 
I make litter from newspaper for my rabbit. It is similar to making paper if you have ever done this. You soak the (separated sheets of) newspaper for a day or two in warm water then mash it up. Next, squeeze the water out as much as you can, then separate it into small clumps and leave it out in the sun (or near the radiator) to dry. It takes a few days to dry. When bunny has finished with it goes on the compost heap. I put hay on top to give bunny something to do while she is on the loo.:)

For the piggies, I use fleece and (from today) towels.
 
These are all great ideas, thank you. I would use towels and such, but my piggies are not all that litter trained. :( Too much mess. Thanks guys!
 
I actually read something about litter training and ill try some stuff out. :)
 
I buy a bale of equine bedding from the farm shop near me. It's got dust removed etc for horses with allergies etc and much cheaper than buying bedding in a pet shop. Might be worth you looking into for future ref.

I know I couldn't keep up with costs of bedding if buying stuff from the pet shop! :red
 
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