Guinea pig bedding?

Question

I would LOVE to find a easy, mess free guinea pig bedding. Would carpet be a good idea? What about towels? Yesterday's news? I'm using bales of bedding that i also used for my horses (smart people don't freak! I checked it, no harmful stuff + vet gave it the O.K). Ideas and experiences please!!!

Answer 1

omg i have the same problem lol but i found that they like fleece alot its a little more costly but they dont make a mess, its soft and warm so it keeps them warm in the winter here are some websites

http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/bedd...

http://www.guinealynx.info/bedding_fleec...

Answer 2

I line my pen with a few layers of newspaper, then then a thick layer of CareFresh.  I also throw in a fleece blanket in part of the cage.

I end up cleaning the cage 2x a week, but it's fairly easy.

Answer 3

Carpet would probably get dirty quick and be hard to clean. Towels would probably be a good idea, they would be easy to wash. Only worry i would have is the guinea pigs trying to eat them. I use CritterCare recycled paper stuff for my bunny, and it works really well but it gets pretty expensive. I wouldn't use newspaper though, the ink probably isn't very good for them.

Answer 4

Try using kiln dried pine or Carefresh though it can get messy if your pig likes to popcorn and kick a lot. You can also use fleece. Newspaper and towels aren't the most absorbent. Go here for more info and better tips:  http://www.guineapigcages.com