Lining a cage with fleece

[Rob7911]

Hello, I was interested in perhaps eventually lining my new chinchilla cage with fleece once I got it. Is there any special type to use, also how would you suggest to attach it? And how do you maintain it (ie. wash and or vacuum)?

 

[Pokei]

My cage liners are 3 layers sewn together (fleece, absorbant layer, fleece). I have 3 per pan which for me I find perfect. I don't attach it to my cage, it just lays on the bottom as is. Every day I sweep up the hay and poop in the cage using a small hand brush and pan. Some use vaccums to do the same thing. Every 2-3 days I change the liner. I wash the liners in hot water in the washer, and I find I have to wash twice to get the smell out. Hope that helps!

 

[Kaiya]

I just got my fleece about a week ago from an online supplier so i don't know if there is a special type to use, lol. I trust they know what to use. I have an FN and haven't had any problems attaching it. I just lay it in there and it stays in place. My chins pull up the corners every now and again, but that's no big deal. I was worried they may eat it, but they haven't this far. I just wash mine. I washed it on cold and dried it on delicate and it came out just fine. I'm looking into getting a second, possibly a third, liner so it's easier come cleaning time.

My chins love it! I love it! It's soooo much easier to clean the cage now. It's also a lot quieter. My chins and I share my bedroom and I used to hear them jumping onto the base of the cage. It was very loud and sometimes woke me up. With the fleece you can't even hear it!

 

[Rob7911]

Thats perfect because I also share the same room with him haha, and he can be pretty loud at night. Did you have to buy a special base pan for your FN cage, I was thinking about getting the FN 141.

 

[Rob7911]

My cage liners are 3 layers sewn together (fleece, absorbant layer, fleece). I have 3 per pan which for me I find perfect. I don't attach it to my cage, it just lays on the bottom as is. Every day I sweep up the hay and poop in the cage using a small hand brush and pan. Some use vaccums to do the same thing. Every 2-3 days I change the liner. I wash the liners in hot water in the washer, and I find I have to wash twice to get the smell out. Hope that helps!

What do you use for your absorbent layer?

 

[Pokei]

The absorbent layer is flannel. I've read people using terry cloth/towels as well. I find that layer helpful to wick away moisture so the chin is no sitting on wet fleece.