Members recommended UK and US sites for fleece cage liners and accessories

[Lhasa]

I'm in the process of switching to fleece bedding and could use some advice. I have so far looked at GuineDad, GuineaPigMarket/CageStore and PiggyBedSpreads. At least in the links mentioned above. I've looked at a lot of questionable options on Amazon.com too I've tried some disposable liners just to test out, a pair of washable, cheap pet pee pads and just a length of fleece over top of those so my piggie would have a soft, comfortable surface. She likes them, though the fleece smells even after washing it twice this week. I didn't expect these to be permanent solutions, so I'm doubling down on taking the plunge to buy a proper liner.

I am skeptical of the sizes GuineaDad provides. I have a 2x4 C&C cage with a coroplast base that is almost exactly 27 inches. Their liners are 27 inches. Can't I expect the liner to shrink considerably? GuinePigMarket.com looks like a better option, but they are certainly pricey. PiggyBedSpreads looks similar in price. Furthermore, I have a very small washer/dryer unit and a full 2x4 length liner, soaking wet, tends to turn my washer into an explosive metal tornado! I would much prefer to use multiple liners to fit a C&C 2x1 or 2x2 dimension. 2x3 if I really have to.

I'm in the United States, but I'm definitely open to try places that will do reasonable international shipping. Oh, and I did look at one of the listings on here candecosies.co.uk I liked what I saw but their site has a notice that they're only selling some limited stock for the summer. Maybe a smaller store like them is the way to go though? Thanks for any help!

 

[Siikibam]

A few members on here have guineadad liners so would be better able to help you out. I looked at them but couldn’t justify the cost. The alternative is to buy some polar fleece and some puppy pads or washable training mats and use those for your liner. Or, if you can see, you could make your own.

Please also change your location to reflect where you are. Doesn’t have to be specific (not safe for internet) but you need to put your state or country.

 

[Lhasa]

A few members on here have guineadad liners so would be better able to help you out. I looked at them but couldn’t justify the cost. The alternative is to buy some polar fleece and some puppy pads or washable training mats and use those for your liner. Or, if you can see, you could make your own.

Please also change your location to reflect where you are. Doesn’t have to be specific (not safe for internet) but you need to put your state or country.

Thank you for your help! I've been using anti-pill fleece and a mix of different mats or disposable liners. As I said, the fleece was starting to smell after just a week with two washes in between (3-4 days apart). It didn't smell great right out of the dryer, but actually now that I let it hang and air out overnight, I don't notice an odor. So maybe that will work out after all.

I did look into making my own. There are a lot of helpful resources online, and GuineaPigMarket shows you every piece they use, from U-Haul blankets to the coroplast inserts. I am not any good at sewing however I don't have a lot of faith that a hand stitch of mine would hold up after a few washes, so I looked into buying a cheap, handheld sewing machine.. and didn't find any with good reviews. I still may have a go at it but with already having done some trial and error purchases of cheaper products, and now a sewing machine... I just wonder if I'll end up saving money and headache after all is said and done.

But again, thank you

 

[Piggies&buns]

Thank you for your help! I've been using anti-pill fleece and a mix of different mats or disposable liners. As I said, the fleece was starting to smell after just a week with two washes in between (3-4 days apart). It didn't smell great right out of the dryer, but actually now that I let it hang and air out overnight, I don't notice an odor. So maybe that will work out after all.

I did look into making my own. There are a lot of helpful resources online, and GuineaPigMarket shows you every piece they use, from U-Haul blankets to the coroplast inserts. I am not any good at sewing however I don't have a lot of faith that a hand stitch of mine would hold up after a few washes, so I looked into buying a cheap, handheld sewing machine.. and didn't find any with good reviews. I still may have a go at it but with already having done some trial and error purchases of cheaper products, and now a sewing machine... I just wonder if I'll end up saving money and headache after all is said and done.

But again, thank you

Air drying fleece certainly works well. Using a dryer for fleece also risks shrinking it. My boys only use fleece when they move into the house in summer but I use an absorbent layer and then lay a single fleece layer on top. Always air drying after washing. It’s never smelled and ive got two boys who love to scent mark!