poggle
Forum Donator 2023/24
Hi all!
I am looking to switch from disposable bedding to reusable. I'd been hoping to hold off on the expense until we'd expanded the cage but it has proved a nightmare finding something non-C&C to fit the available space, and I don't think our bin will take the pressure much longer... Unfortunately Plan B of going to the tip has been ruled out as they won't take animal bedding, so expensive Plan C it is!
I'm not a huge fan of fleece so I've been exploring Vetbed as an option with washable pads underneath (I've read the forum bedding guide). Vetbed is very fluffy and quite heavy; I'm not too worried as our washing machine can take up to 9kg, but I am finding it hard to estimate how much Vetbed will be too much for one wash. I will be using laundry bags (possibly two at time) to ensure that fluff and errant hay don't make it into the machine. I am planning two full changes per week with ad hoc poop scoops daily.
My specific questions are below but if anyone has any other suggestions, experiences or insight, it would be gratefully received.
1. Would three 50 x 70cm or two 75 x 70cm be okay to wash at once, do you think? If neither, roughly how much would you recommend washing at a time?
2. Have you found it necessary to include extra in measurements to allow for shrinkage, or trims if the edges get tatty?
3. Do you find two full changes per week to be enough for three piggies? (with adequate daily upkeep)
4. Are my anti-fluff / hay measures sufficient? (assuming regular filter checks)
Thank you As this is a pricy step forward I really appreciate any help offered so that I can get it right first time.
I am looking to switch from disposable bedding to reusable. I'd been hoping to hold off on the expense until we'd expanded the cage but it has proved a nightmare finding something non-C&C to fit the available space, and I don't think our bin will take the pressure much longer... Unfortunately Plan B of going to the tip has been ruled out as they won't take animal bedding, so expensive Plan C it is!
I'm not a huge fan of fleece so I've been exploring Vetbed as an option with washable pads underneath (I've read the forum bedding guide). Vetbed is very fluffy and quite heavy; I'm not too worried as our washing machine can take up to 9kg, but I am finding it hard to estimate how much Vetbed will be too much for one wash. I will be using laundry bags (possibly two at time) to ensure that fluff and errant hay don't make it into the machine. I am planning two full changes per week with ad hoc poop scoops daily.
My specific questions are below but if anyone has any other suggestions, experiences or insight, it would be gratefully received.
1. Would three 50 x 70cm or two 75 x 70cm be okay to wash at once, do you think? If neither, roughly how much would you recommend washing at a time?
2. Have you found it necessary to include extra in measurements to allow for shrinkage, or trims if the edges get tatty?
3. Do you find two full changes per week to be enough for three piggies? (with adequate daily upkeep)
4. Are my anti-fluff / hay measures sufficient? (assuming regular filter checks)
Thank you
As this is a pricy step forward I really appreciate any help offered so that I can get it right first time.
I love the sneak peak of a foot as well (what is it about guinea pig feet?). It's really reassuring to hear how much more washing machines can handle than I gave them credit for. Is the added fleece layer recommended?