Thinking of changing to fleece.

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I wash my fleece and blankets together (not with my clothes) because you'll find that it'll most likely fill the washer on its own. Fleece is dry REALLY quickly though, just hang over the back of a chair, and then I tumble dry the towels so they are quick too.

I find that the only time my cage really smells is when the piggies manage to pull the fleece off of the towels (I tuck it under the towels) - then it REALLLLLLLLY pongs! It's the towels that smell though, not the fleece.

I'm very tempted with the eBay link you found I have to say, I like that the size it bigger than the normal incontinence pads - I would assume that these don't absorb as much, but then pigs don't wee as much! Perhaps I will buy some yes yes :)


EDIT: Actually! It doesn't say they absorb at all? Maybe they only create a barrier so that you don't have to change the bottom sheet? Hmmm decisions
 
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azura_maemi said:
I've sent the seller a question asking :)
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Let me know what they say. Its hard to tell from the picture and description if they have a layer underneath?

I'm tempted too as they are much larger than the ones from amazon but the big question is are they as good? rolleyes
 
Will let you know as soon as I get a reply :)

I was just looking at these ones, bigger than the other ones on Amazon, but still pricey, I'd need at least 4 I think (to have a spare set too) [ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000MEYWDA/ref=s9_sima_gw_s0_p79_t5?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1JWA7E3FXJ2TTKV4WV9H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000MEYWDA/ref=s9_sima_gw_s0_p79_t5?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1JWA7E3FXJ2TTKV4WV9H&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294[/ame]

I wonder if they dry quickly? Can anyone who already has inconto pads advise on drying times?
 
We use the newspaper, towels, fleece combo and it works well for us.

I find the newspaper and hay tray is what pongs the most, so we change this daily. But the fleece, we can usually go 3 days no problems so long as we spot clean with a hand held hoover daily.
The hay used to be a real bug bear for me, but now we have the hay in large trays and there isn't very much hay that gets onto the fleece but for the little bit that does we shake the fleece and hang it over the washing line or one of us holds it up whislt the other one gives it a good brush down with the hand held brush to get off the majority of the little bits of hay and hair.

I find that some fleeces are better than others and the best ones we've found so far in terms of not smelling, washing well and not letting the hair/hay get really stuck in to the fibres are theese ones from Ikea, they're the cheapest ones we've brought but we find them brilliant and have really stocked up on them now!

Heres a link: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00070489

Good Luck with the switch! x
 
1stTimePiggieOwner said:
We use the newspaper, towels, fleece combo and it works well for us.

I find the newspaper and hay tray is what pongs the most, so we change this daily. But the fleece, we can usually go 3 days no problems so long as we spot clean with a hand held hoover daily.
The hay used to be a real bug bear for me, but now we have the hay in large trays and there isn't very much hay that gets onto the fleece but for the little bit that does we shake the fleece and hang it over the washing line or one of us holds it up whislt the other one gives it a good brush down with the hand held brush to get off the majority of the little bits of hay and hair.

I find that some fleeces are better than others and the best ones we've found so far in terms of not smelling, washing well and not letting the hair/hay get really stuck in to the fibres are theese ones from Ikea, they're the cheapest ones we've brought but we find them brilliant and have really stocked up on them now!

Heres a link: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00070489

Good Luck with the switch! x
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Wow that is really cheap. I bought one from b&m for £1.99 yesterday hope this one is just as good.:))
 
this little piggy went to Market today (or Ikea actually!) and while she was there she bought 2 of these

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50162740

they are large enough to give me a set and a spare. I also stuck with the inco pads from Amazon in the end as I had some vouchers, so 6 pads (again a set and a spare) only cost me £7 in hard cash!

I'm looking forward to giving it all a go. Am curious as to what you all tend to use to keep the hay tidy though? It sounds like you use something other than a hay rack?

I also bought some of the cheap light blue ones to put over the cage at night while it is so chilly (they are in the conservatory during the winter months and it gets a tad chilly in there. Normally I give them oodles of hay to keep warm - will just fleece do the same? That is the part that really bothers me
 
I think from what everyone has says they use the deep cat litter trays for the hay?

I'm sure that the fleece will keep them just as warm, do you have any cosies for them to cuddle in?

Love the fleece.

Let me know how you get on. :))
 
Ooooo Ikea fleeces are cheap and BIG! :)

The eBay link - I think the wings are to tuck under the matress so that the pad doesn't move if you toss and turn whilst asleep(?) You could just fold them underneath the fleece in the cage :)
 
I made a tray from correx for mine, and hung the hay rack over it. But I'm thinking of getting a cat tray or something so not to waste more correx.
 
I made the move over to fleece and still loving it:(|)

I spot check all the time (as I can't stop watching them:))) and change the fleece every 4-5 days because of the hay and fur rather than smells! I am currently using dry nights disposable pads (for toddler bed times lol) and have some puppy pads in now too!

:)) At the end of the day go with what feels right and makes your piggies happy
 
Joey&Gizmo said:
I use megazorb now and know what you mean about the smell but its not too bad for me as i only have two.

How long can you keep the incontinent sheets down for?

Do you wash your fleece separate from other washing or if i place it into a duvet cover it should be ok to wash with other clothes?

Think I'm just going to have to do a trail run and see how i go.:)
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I keep them down for 3 days normally but this time I swapped the fleece on top and left them in there - I am currently at 5 days no smells and no water on the top of the fleece. Going to get another 2 tonight and start changing the fleece every other day and the pads every 4th day as they stay very dry indeed. I got some from this seller

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300336492597

She wont take offers though, only the full price.

They take about as long as towels to dry on a radiator but are brilliant. I can't see myself ever switching back as they keep it so smell free and dry.
 
OH and as for the hay we are looking at different ways of managing that next year. Looking at a loooong hayrack (4 grids long) made out of grids and a correx trough underneath lined with newspaper which gets changed daily.

The only day we want one that long is that with my 6 they racks get finished in no time!
 
Lisajazz said:
I keep them down for 3 days normally but this time I swapped the fleece on top and left them in there - I am currently at 5 days no smells and no water on the top of the fleece. Going to get another 2 tonight and start changing the fleece every other day and the pads every 4th day as they stay very dry indeed. I got some from this seller

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300336492597

She wont take offers though, only the full price.

They take about as long as towels to dry on a radiator but are brilliant. I can't see myself ever switching back as they keep it so smell free and dry.
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Sounds like the inco sheets are really good!:))

I shall be trying the fleece, towels and newspaper and see how i get on.
 
Ok, I've had a response from the seller of http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360215473034&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

I said;
Hello
Could you please advise, do these pads actually absorb liquid like incontinence pads (if so, does the packaging state how much?) or does it just create a barrier between the liquid and matress?
Thank you​

Their response;
Thank you for your enquiry. The sheets are single thickness ie. brushed cotton surface with a breathable waterproof pu coating on the reverse. They are not just a barrier, they do absorb liquid, although the quantity is not stated on the packaging. Happy New Year, and best regards, Charlotte​

:)


My concern would be that I get the impression that these are not thick, so there isn't really much material to absorb liquid so I would assume that they would need to be changed more regularly. What do you think?
 
So far I can recommend the Amazon seller. I have messed him about a bit, firstly because my vouchers didn't get applied so he kindly cancelled the order so that I could re-order, and now, because the second big cage is on way, I needed another two (bringing the total to 8!). He has told me to just place the order and he will make the sure second postage charge is refunded to me. The total postage cost for all 8 is just £5 - which I can't complain about. Also they absorb 1.8 litres - ample I am sure for guinea pig wee! He is posting them out on Monday so they will be here in time for the new cage, meaning I can set it all up next Saturday. Looking forward to giving it all a go - although it could work out to be a very expensive experiment ....
 
redfrock said:
although it could work out to be a very expensive experiment ....
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I don't think it'll be an experiment that you wont think works out well though. To be honest, I'd much rather spend a lot of money and have something more hygenic and less smelly that possibly lasts longer. And towels aren't cheap when you think of the amount you need to have to fill the cages and spare sets etc!
 
Ditto. I actually have my lot in the run all day today while I wash and dry the inco pads as it seems silly to use anything else and my second set didn't arrive yet. Wish I had the money to get all 8 in one go...
 
redfrock said:
The total postage cost for all 8 is just £5 - which I can't complain about.
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So is the postage a flat rate of £5 no matter how many you buy?

Going on the response from the eBay seller i would buy the type the same as the amazon ones as we know they are the right ones and they will absorb the urine. :)

I didnt fancy using towels as i assumed they would smell as they do when they are wet/damp?:{

Let us know how you get on redfrock with your experiment. I'm sure it will go fine. :(|)
 
Joey&Gizmo said:
I didnt fancy using towels as i assumed they would smell as they do when they are wet/damp?:{
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They do, but I find only if the fleece is pulled off of them. If it stays tucked over, it holds the smell in. I've now bought those tiny bulldog clips (from Wilkinsons, less than £1 for 20) and I clip the fleece over the edges of the correx tray so they can't pull it off.
 
azura_maemi said:
They do, but I find only if the fleece is pulled off of them. If it stays tucked over, it holds the smell in. I've now bought those tiny bulldog clips (from Wilkinsons, less than £1 for 20) and I clip the fleece over the edges of the correx tray so they can't pull it off.
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What a good idea i shall have to remember that when i try the fleece. :)
 
I got my fleece from asdas for 2 for £3. I must admit I didnt know I had to wash it prior to the piggies using it so didnt.

I take my fleece into the garden and shake it as much a I can then put it into the washing machine - where then the rest of the hay is deposited for me to clean out lol ! but then by the time its been through the dryer all hay has completely gone.

I use newspaper alone under my fleece. I change mine every 2-3 days but they only tend to wee and mainly poo in the tray under the hay anyway so not really a problem with smell
 
LucyJK said:
I use newspaper alone under my fleece. I change mine every 2-3 days but they only tend to wee and mainly poo in the tray under the hay anyway so not really a problem with smell
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Your very lucky that your pigs only wee in the tray wish mine would do that! They like decorating their cage with their poops.:(|)
 
Modwyn said:
These are what I bought as 2 are slightly bigger than my cage so I just tuck them under with the fleece and they are good.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Washable-Absorbent-Bed-90cms-Wings/dp/B000MES1W8/

If you want me to take a pic of them in situ just yell hun. They aren't cheap but I figure if they work out, well I'll be a happy camper.

Yep cage all set up and today he put my guinea pig ornaments in there and told me that should hold me till the live ones arrive......MEN! :))
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I've just looked at these but have you seen the postage!!!

I will have to try and source them elsewhere.

Jen
 
You only pay the one postage no matter how many you order though so it's not bad for me.
 
Modwyn said:
You only pay the one postage no matter how many you order though so it's not bad for me.
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Thanks for letting me know that as now i may buy some. When i try the fleece first of course! Also got to get the correx for the cage this week! :(|)

But my dad is off on holidays AGAIN on sunday. 8... Typical i have to wait another few weeks!
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Jen_blue said:
I've just looked at these but have you seen the postage!!!

I will have to try and source them elsewhere.

Jen
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Mine have arrived today and I have to say the service has been first rate. Initially i ordered 6, then asked for a further 2 due to my second big cage arriving, making a total of 8. He refunded me the postage cost for the additional 2 as he was sending them all together. He sent them out yesterday and they have been delivered by courier today. The total postage cost for all 8 was £5! I would definitely order from him again - not that I think I will need to for a very long time! :))
 
redfrock said:
Mine have arrived today and I have to say the service has been first rate. Initially i ordered 6, then asked for a further 2 due to my second big cage arriving, making a total of 8. He refunded me the postage cost for the additional 2 as he was sending them all together. He sent them out yesterday and they have been delivered by courier today. The total postage cost for all 8 was £5! I would definitely order from him again - not that I think I will need to for a very long time! :))
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Thats excellent service and good about the postage costs! Dont forget to post some pictures! :))
 
Joey&Gizmo said:
Thats excellent service and good about the postage costs! Dont forget to post some pictures! :))
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Its all happening this weekend .... watch this space! Hopefully the girls will pose for their photos too :) Willow is already running to the front of the cage and raising her head when I open the front to give them food. She has only been here 9 days :) I have missed having piggies so much! Anyway, sorry I didn't mean to digress rolleyes
 
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