Vetbed vs. Fleece

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I'm currently using fleece - what are the benefits of vetbed over fleece? And vice versa if you so wish!
 
All0about0the0animals said:
vetbed is softer, and deeper, harder wearing, less washing, stays drier and doesn't smell as much imo ;)
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As you're well aware, I've got the towels under the fleece to absorb everything because the fleece doesnt - I imagine the vetbed puts more space between the pigs and the wetness?
 
Amanda1801 said:
As you're well aware, I've got the towels under the fleece to absorb everything because the fleece doesnt - I imagine the vetbed puts more space between the pigs and the wetness?
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The wet sinks to the bottom bit of the vetbed so that the surface always stays dry, I add newspaper underneath too so that you've got extra to absorb the urine too.
 
Amanda1801 said:
As you're well aware, I've got the towels under the fleece to absorb everything because the fleece doesnt - I imagine the vetbed puts more space between the pigs and the wetness?
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The wet sinks to the bottom bit of the vetbed so that the surface always stays dry, I add newspaper underneath too so that you've got extra to absorb the urine too.
 
I would go with vet bed!
Just asking [i know its your thread but..] how much does vet bed cost and how often do you wash it?:)
 
I have vet bed and it is brilliant. The piggies like the luxury ;) under their feet.
Less hassle and washing than fleeces - lots of nice colours available too. I currently have rolls of lilac, maroon and pink so really looks nice and bright.
Doesn't move when they start racing around either so I'm not constantly 'tidying' up for them :))
 
We have vet bed over a thick layer of newspaper in all of our hutches in summer and cages in winter. We don't put it in hutch sleeping areas though as it's a nightmare to get the hay off! Lasts a good week before it needs washing and it's really easy to scoop up poops from...I use an old soup spoon and the poops just glide on! Would recommend a stiff brush to get the bits off before washing though...:))
 
jen1876 said:
We have vet bed over a thick layer of newspaper in all of our hutches in summer and cages in winter. We don't put it in hutch sleeping areas though as it's a nightmare to get the hay off! Lasts a good week before it needs washing and it's really easy to scoop up poops from...I use an old soup spoon and the poops just glide on! Would recommend a stiff brush to get the bits off before washing though...:))
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:(|) this is our trick too, we use a plastic scoop though and occasionally a poop or two will slingshot itself across the room :(|)
The joys of being a piggy slave...tsk ;)
 
Actually... just been browsing ebay and its much cheaper than petstores on there... and pretty colours xx>>>

How do you wash it though? can you put it in a washing bag or pillow case then put that in the washing machine to stop hairs all coming out?
 
Curlycritter said:
Actually... just been browsing ebay and its much cheaper than petstores on there... and pretty colours xx>>>

How do you wash it though? can you put it in a washing bag or pillow case then put that in the washing machine to stop hairs all coming out?
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I put the vet beds on a delicate wash in a duvet cover then leave to air dry. Come up lovely every time :) Can only put two in at one time due to the size and thickness though. Any off cuts are useful for a poorly piggy to sleep on as it maintains the body temperature.
 
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