Microwaveable Heat Pads?

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Hi,
I saw a cute soft kitten igloo with a microwaveable pad in p@home but the pad was one of those wheat ones. Are they suitable for piggies or should we just use the hard disc ones? I'm a nervous new pig owner, especially with these colder nights!
 
I wouldn't use wheat ones as they would most likely rip it open thinking its food. To be safe i would use the snugglesafe ones and put them inside a bed instead,...or in a nice pile of hay :)
 
jenniferanneharris said:
I wouldn't use wheat ones as they would most likely rip it open thinking its food. To be safe i would use the snugglesafe ones and put them inside a bed instead,...or in a nice pile of hay :)
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Thank you. We've only had the pigs for a few weeks so they've not done much ripping yet, other than the pricey seagrass 3 way tunnel I bought them (AND replaced- soft touch!).
 
Jen H said:
Thank you. We've only had the pigs for a few weeks so they've not done much ripping yet, other than the pricey seagrass 3 way tunnel I bought them (AND replaced- soft touch!).
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Yes mine dont tend to rip...unless they think its edible. I always think best to be safe than sorry :) The snuggle safe pads are very good, i have two :)
 
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What do yours sleep in? (Looking for good tips).
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Well mine live indoors, but we dont have central heating, just a few gas/ electric fires. So i use snuggle safe heat pads, fleece blankets over the cage, piggie cozies/cuddle cups, lots of hay, and keeping them clean is very important, as wee gets cold quickly, so keeping their cage clean/bedding clean is important :)
 
jenniferanneharris said:
Well mine live indoors, but we dont have central heating, just a few gas/ electric fires. So i use snuggle safe heat pads, fleece blankets over the cage, piggie cozies/cuddle cups, lots of hay, and keeping them clean is very important, as wee gets cold quickly, so keeping their cage clean/bedding clean is important :)
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Thanks, it's really helpful to see what others do. Yours sound very comfy! I'll definitely put some fleecy comfy beds in for them. One last question (if you don't mind) - how often should the beds be washed, and what do you wash them with?
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Jen H said:
Thanks, it's really helpful to see what others do. Yours sound very comfy! I'll definitely put some fleecy comfy beds in for them. One last question (if you don't mind) - how often should the beds be washed, and what do you wash them with?
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No problem :) I wash as and when, usually every 2 days aprox (sometimes more oftern- sometimes less- as they like to wee/poo in them, but it just depends how dirty/wet they are). I use normal washing powder, but no conditioner as it stops the fleece beds from wicking.
 
jenniferanneharris said:
No problem :) I wash as and when, usually every 2 days aprox (sometimes more oftern- sometimes less- as they like to wee/poo in them, but it just depends how dirty/wet they are). I use normal washing powder, but no conditioner as it stops the fleece beds from wicking.
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Thanks for all your help. Your pigs are gorgeous. The long haired one looks similar to our Pedro (female! Named by youngest!).
 
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