Snuggle bed would you recommend?

[Lisa_Ann]

Hi, am picking up the young piggies next week and have most things and a long wish list!

Just looking at the boredom breakers snuggles, am considering the hooded bed (it says can be used outside - has anyone done this, thought it might be good for extra warmth)

The luxury cushion looks good too, especially for my little boy to stroke them on when they indoors.

They don't have to be those brands, but they are the ones that keeping popping up on searches.

What do you think, worth splashing out on?

Thanks

 

[skrikopanik]

My pigs LOVE beds and if there's one in the cage there will constantly be a pig in it. The hooded bed you're talking about (brown with fur?) have gotten mixed review from pigs, some pigs never leave it while some never get into it. It's what happens with most things though, piggies can be picky and you never know until yo've tried the item with them

Which is why I recommend you don't buy two of anything toy/bed before it's been tried out...

 

[missy]

I've tried the Boredom Breakers Snuggles Hooded Bed and also the matching tunnel but personally wouldn't really recommend either.

It's true that some pigs don't really like any beds, mine included. The only time the snuggles bed gets used here is sometimes I put it inside their plastic carrier case, to make them feel more cosy on a trip to the Vets. In this scenario they don't mind getting in the bed but they'd never choose to go in there when in their cages. Despite only using it a few times, the stitching came away in several places after washing and it needed mending.

With the tunnel, they used it a little bit more, but again it came apart in the wash. I discovered that the paw print motif was stuck on with glue, not sewn on, and washing it apparently made the glue deteriorate (even at low temperatures). Underneath the paw motif was just a hole, so when the motif came off I just binned the whole thing!

Personally I'd recommend getting fleece cozies instead, the type which is just like a fleece sleeping bag. Mine absolutely love theirs above all other bed type things I've tried and you can often get tunnels & hammocks etc to match. (Mind you, it's true that some pigs do love beds, so I'd not advise against trying them per se.)

If you're housing your pigs outdoors, then fleece-lined products are especially great, as they wick away wees well and therefore tend to keep pigs drier than other fabrics. Also, I'd be wary of buying anything which doesn't wash well above 30 degrees, as an occasional hot wash is very useful, when treating for mites etc.

It's very exciting getting new piggies and getting everything ready. Good luck with it all

 

[Lisa_Ann]

Thanks for your replies. Any recommendations on where to find the fleece cosies? I don't think I have seen them yet and have looked around a few places. Am off to P@H today for a few supplies so will check there.

 

[missy]

Thanks for your replies. Any recommendations on where to find the fleece cosies? I don't think I have seen them yet and have looked around a few places. Am off to P@H today for a few supplies so will check there.

The fleece cosies etc are often homemade and I'd never heard of them until I joined this Forum. You can probably find similar types on the High Street but many people either make their own or buy handmade ones online. I've not tried them myself but www.cavycouture.co.uk seems to be popular with members here, and 10% of the proceeds of their sales goes to helping rescues (in donated products). See this thread:

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=41562

I'm sure others can recommend other sellers too.

Happy shopping!

 

[n.moore]

HTTP://PIMPMYPIGGY.HOMESTEAD.COM
i got mine from the lady there shes brilliant, i have the cosy bed with out the hood, and a hammock, only one of my piggies uses the bed all the time, but i think thats cause he kicks the other one out lol, so id reccomend it, also the hammock is a must have, gives them a lil bit of a hide away, also if you have it lower and put a ladder on, my boys have been up there once or twise to get treats which i leave on there, id definatly buy them again, n when i get my c & c cage, il be gettin aother bed for sure. i think they would feel lost with out them now

 

[lexybee91]

I am makingmy snuggle beds, it's really easy and fairly cost effective, you can also chose exactly what you want. it's kind of satisfying x

 

[Lisa_Ann]

Both these sites are fantastic, designer yet practical/ safe guinea pig bedding, I love it!

So glad I didn't buy anything this morning in P@H when there are fantastic products on the web.

Do you think the beds will be ok in outside hutch and do you get spares. I think they need one each?