Rats!!

[Drago]

Originally Posted by Abi5sos1d

Sorry I'm not really understanding how to do this (as I've never done it before) the base I have with my cage is plastic so I don't know which liner I'll need and if it will fit
ChinChic — Fleece Liner Sets for Cages
(I just got home from work too so my brain is a bit scattered)

That's okay! It's not super clear on the website, but basically, you can contact the business owner (I think this is most easily done through their etsy which I'll link below) and you can inquire about having a custom-made fleece liner. They should ask you the dimensions of your shelves and colors etc. and then they'll make it and ship it. I don't know if there's an easier way to order it, all I know is that this is how I've ordered it. In all honesty it'd be cheaper to make it yourself but it won't be quite as nice looking, and it will be very time consuming.


https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChinChic

[AmityvilleHams]

Plus there is the investment of a sewing machine if you want it to be as easy as possible for yourself without buying liners!That is expensive to start,but it works out very cheap for long term usage with all the capabilities of a sewing machine whether you just make pet items or potentially use it for home decor,clothing and accessories,or other things.

[Abi5sos1d]

Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams

Plus there is the investment of a sewing machine if you want it to be as easy as possible for yourself without buying liners!That is expensive to start,but it works out very cheap for long term usage with all the capabilities of a sewing machine whether you just make pet items or potentially use it for home decor,clothing and accessories,or other things.

I think I get what you meant now lol, so you meant by making one I'll have to get a fleece, fold it up and put a zorb sheet inside and sew it up. I thought you meant to like put a towel on the base and then a zorb sheet then a fleece to like pile it up lol

[Abi5sos1d]

Do zorb sheets last in the wash or? Cause I'm confused again lol

[AmityvilleHams]

Zorb sheets should last in the wash,it's the puppy pads that don't!We all have confused moments

[Abi5sos1d]

Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams

Zorb sheets should last in the wash,it's the puppy pads that don't!We all have confused moments

As the base on the cage I'm getting is quite deep I don't know how I would be able to prevent it from being chewed (as much) and surely I could just use binder clips to keep it together rather than sewing it up. (Never beem good at sewing)

[AmityvilleHams]

Binder clips would be an option,as long as the fleece is prepared to make it wick moisture through.That is very simple,and there are probably tons of videos on how to get fleece to wick with a quick search

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2GOGaV9mnI Just an example,but there are definitely other videos that can be watched as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIPCciLDU2UAlso a good video,more to the point if you prefer that,but both videos could be watched.

[Abi5sos1d]

Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams

Binder clips would be an option,as long as the fleece is prepared to make it wick moisture through.That is very simple,and there are probably tons of videos on how to get fleece to wick with a quick search

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2GOGaV9mnI Just an example,but there are definitely other videos that can be watched as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIPCciLDU2UAlso a good video,more to the point if you prefer that,but both videos could be watched.

I just realised I have a fleece blanket, bit however it is not ready to use as I've only washed it once I think and I just tested it out and it's pooling, it's a pretty big blanket too so I think I could use it

[AmityvilleHams]

It depends on the fleece.If it is a very soft fleece like a plush fleece it won't ever be able to wick properly,but if it is a type of fleece that will wick if prepared right it would be good to use as long as you follow the information from the videos in terms of not using unsafe detergent and not using softener

[Abi5sos1d]

Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams

It depends on the fleece.If it is a very soft fleece like a plush fleece it won't ever be able to wick properly,but if it is a type of fleece that will wick if prepared right it would be good to use as long as you follow the information from the videos in terms of not using unsafe detergent and not using softener

Its not a super soft one I think it would work I just need to wash it, and I will buy my own detergent specifically for the ratties