HOW TO USE FLEECE FOR GUINEA PIGS | HOW TO WICK FLEECE

[@ot7stan207]

Still convinced this entire channel is a secret hair shampoo advert

[@wlfie950]

your hair is gorgeous damnnn

[@ThePigRoom]

Thank you ❤️

[@azexnfxzeera9492]

I just discovered ur videos this morning. You're the nicest, polite & kind hearted person i've ever seen in this platform. 2 months ago, i lost 4 of my pigs. I don't have any knowledge or whatsoever on how to raise GPs. Thanks so much for your videos. I learned a lot from it. Love from Malaysia 🥰

[@ThePigRoom]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your babies :( Happy my channel can help you out and is something for you to enjoy!

[@TheRodentHouse]

This was amazing! I loved learning more about fleece, and how to wick it. I’ll definitely use this tutorial when I’m making fleece liners!

[@stacey1695]

I've just converted a large dog pen (4ft x 3ft) for my 3 piggies and have made the fleece liners myself for them. They are much happier now. Happy piggies means happy mummy!

[@abbyneuman9316]

Piggiepigpigs was the OG for everyone in the hobby

[@chely9941]

So glad this came across my recommended!! I was just gonna buy regular $3 fleece blankets from Walmart & have my piggies use those instead of the wood shavings I buy. I’m very informed!🥰

[@magicmonkeyy]

Love your washing tips and ideas! I especially love the mix of dish detergent and vinegar to lift and sanitise fleece!! Thank you for sharing and I'll definitely use your methods in the future😊❤

[@jamesderekhoward9926]

I am so glad I'm not the only one who has a hardcore pig that gets on hides like yours did in the background

[@ashlaysaywhat]

Also, Joann’s is having a Labor Day sale, which includes fabrics! Blizzard fleece is only 3.99 per yard right now 🤗

[@Snowywolf8967]

Thank you! I just bought a couple yards bc of this sale haha!

[@GageD10]

Thank you so much Our piggies just had 7 oops babies & I was stressing about caring for 12 piggies. I buy liners but I am excited to try and make my own!

[@kyurikim7754]

I love the way you start your video! you really cares how other piggy owners will take your video and not want them to be misunderstood. That is just so kind🥺. I could see that almost every single video of yours! you're such a warm hearted person💖💖💖 I am definitely going to recommend this channel to my other piggy owner friends!! many supports from me and my two pigs💚🐹🐻👩🏻🥬💚

[@seacaptainminto7169]

Thank you for the video! I've been struggling with fleece smells so this really helped a lot

[@sarahvoigt6989]

I also use fleece it's pretty easy but annoying to let it all dry (well the matts under the fleece take so long to dry) I'm out for 10h and spot-clean twice a day, my piggies got their own room, the cage is 1/3 of the room it's huge 😂 I spent at least 1h with them a day so. So I work with aninals ALL day because I work at an animal's shelter and then my piggies at home🥰

[@sandraelizabethperez9028]

OMG the piggy in the back at 11:08 so cute!! thank you for these fleece tips!!! very informative, I'm going to check out JoAnns

[@m0namk118]

Love all ur videos, I've learned so much!! Being the Gran of 2 Sweet ♥️ Stealers!! ~ I happened upon ur page when I got 👍 4 sitting duties & I wanted to make sure I was On Top Of My Guinea Game🥰 Thanks all of the info you share, including ur wicking process ~ INCLUDING THE SENSITIVE LAUNDRY SOAP!!!

[@TheTinyHerd]

I'm surprised wicking worked when you put it in the dryer, if I put any fleece in the dryer it removes the wicking properties if I use heat 🤔 great video about fleece though! Fleece is the best haha

[@nannynanan]

Just found your channel yesterday. I love that with that kind of videos there is another chance, that somebody get educated esp as you mentioned the cage size and provide their rodent with a propper setup cage. Looking forward to watch the rest of ur videos. 🥰❤

[@dejns6945]

Vinegar whisks your fleece as well as disinfects. Half vinegar & half water is great for cleaning your cages.

[@cw7821]

Thrift stores can save you a lot of money too. Look in home decore for blankets.

[@rh7968]

Thank you for your videos, I’m still in the research stage and very valuable info. Thanx

[@ritaelias8469]

Thank you for this video. I will try it!

[@amandaluskey5226]

I did not know you had to wick the liners. I usually just get the $3 fleece blankets and put puddle pads under it so this was VERY informative. I have bunnies but my brother got a pet guinea pig (he’s 12) so I’m trying to figure it out😂 Bunnies don’t need anything to line the cage because mine are litter box trained so I definitely need this information!

[@dailyremindertoshutup3670]

Guinea pigs are social animals and need to be kept in pairs

[@MikaNTey]

​​@@dailyremindertoshutup3670 not true. Its recommended but you don't have to!

[@jessicalleigh]

Ok but can we have a moment for the outro look?! 👏Combo of the hair with the mo rlly be appealing to my inner bi heart.😆Also thank you so much for the fleece tips - I need to get a liner to wick and this was perfect!

[@renmel1044]

I also I recently found this method with dawn dish soap , because I have Walmart and Target fleece but I would love a tour of your guinea pig room.

[@ThePigRoom]

The dawn dish soap works wonders! And a tour will be coming soon! Promise 🤍

[@renmel1044]

@@ThePigRoom Yeah I even use it for my guinea pig oil gland

[@icyzpc1064]

Hi, I'm a new sucriber and new guinea mom. Can you make more videos about fleece and that stuff because here in Mexico there's no much information of it. Thank you so much, love your videos, they are so motivational and great to watch. ☺️ Greetings from Mexico 🤞

[@br1ttany_xoxo293]

Is there a way to wick your fleece without using the washer and dryer?

[@londyngregory3206]

walamart fleece NEVER worked for me also.. idk why. but finally found my favorite pig account!

[@ThePigRoom]

Almost impossible to wick! I have transferred over to Joann's fabric's entirely. More opinions to choose from, better quality and wicks in one go.

[@Highervibrations-rq9uq]

I know this video is about Guinea pigs but just have to say Your Hair is 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👌🏻❤️

[@Snowywolf8967]

I love you channel SO much!!!

[@KyaSimonsLife]

Now once it’s wicked do I need to do this every load after? Once it’s wicked is it wicked for good? 🙏💙

[@Raquelle4life12]

Once its wicked its wicked for good! You can wash it normally after wicking

[@rosalie4209]

Just a question: after you wick your fleece and you’ve used it once, do you need to wick it again or can we use cold water and a different setting to wash the fleece ?

[@gabbyhulsey4646]

Thanks for making this vid

[@monarchscried4915]

I am going to put it this way, when you own guinea pigs and fleece, in an apartment complex. It's a rough like for us lol

[@ThePigRoom]

It can be, but if you take care of it, it's totally doable! I would never use anything but fleece :)

[@gppoem3344]

Thanks for your video!

[@christinasaker1304]

Do you have a video on how you made your fleece liners please?

[@sdh419]

Gosh, I'm so jealous of your beautiful hair. I'm a new subbie and love pigs so much, but I'm so allergic. I used to have 10 couple of years ago. Looked after them till the end ❤️ Now I have dogs 😂

[@oleeski]

Do you use this method EVERY time you wash your fleece pads?? Or just for wicking?

[@raelit8130]

Greetings. Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful for me, as a new Guinea pig parent. For now, I only have my baby girl, Maya. But I'm gonna receive another girl, in less than two weeks. I'm looking forward to having more piggies. They're so cute and friendly. 🥰 By the way, what does it mean when a piggie licks your fingers? My Maya does that, every single time I hold her. She's like a mini puppy. 😆 By the way, your piggies are absolutely adorable! I love how invested you are, in caring for them. I wish you and your piggies, all the best. Have a happy Winter!

[@guadalupebaltazar3450]

This video was very informational thank you!! I want to upgrade my guinea pig’s cage into a diy c&c cage that’s 2x4, and I want to try out fleece liners/bedding, then eventually once it’s ready look into adopting or buying a guinea pig friend for him (yes I know they are better in pairs but I want to have a c&c cage ready first before introducing a new guinea buddy). I have a question though. If I buy fleece liners on amazon that seem like they are ready to just put them in your piggies cage (if that makes any sense), would I have to go through the wicking process with those? Or is the wicking process used when you are making the fleece liners yourself? Also are there any fleece liners you recommend me to use off of amazon?

[@ecofrenly]

what laundry detergent would you recommend, that is safe for guinea pigs?

[@Afforest_Shorts]

Dude I got fleece at Joanne's for $3.99 instead of $14.99 a yard, it was a great deal.

[@chrissyhoward-7697]

What are you using for the middle absorbing layer?

[@susyclau7433]

Is the Dawn unscented?

[@andylol7905]

I love ur videos and I was wondering if u we’re going to do a full room tour/cage tour for the piggies new and improved room? :D

[@ThePigRoom]

I will be doing a full pig room tour/cage tours when the cages are finalized. I’m thinking of adding a bunch of things to the room so I want to film a tour when everything is set up to my liking :)

[@andylol7905]

@@ThePigRoom yay!!

[@annabee4785]

After having ALL my fleece de-wick air drying during a heat wave, I decided to try Aspen shavings and I do like that the room smells better. But it feels so wasteful (and expensive), so I prefer fleece.

[@ThePigRoom]

Oh no! Had no idea that could happen. A lot of people I talk to say they can't dry their fleece in the dryer because it removes the wicking process, but I have never had that issue. Very strange!

[@annabee4785]

@@ThePigRoom I think I just get so much sun in my house. Once I restock my fleece I'll make sure to dry it in shadier areas and I bet it'll be fine. Definitely learned the hard way!

[@avikasixfour2362]

Kiln dried bedding for asthmatic horses is way more affordable than any pet store shavings (and way better quality) It has no dust, no smell, comes in huge packages for fairly cheap. I spend 14e for 550l. I have 2 cages. One with mainly bath mats (150x120cm) and bedding under kitchen area. Second one (200x110cm) is mainly shavings with bath mats being implemented slowly as they are pricy and I need a lot of them, some portion of the cage will remain bedding simply due to cleaning convenience. I love fleece items but not fleece as bedding. I actually heavily dislike cleaning fleece with a brush (I can't afford good enough small vacuum) and bath mats you just shake and they are clean. I use ones from IKEA, my pigs love them. I would go mental if I had to clean those huge cages with a brush if they were lined with fleece Imo every bedding option has its huge cons and huge pros and it depends on the owner what they see as better

[@ashleysanders1472]

I absolutely loved the idea of fleece but my guinea pigs shed so much hair and I can not get the hair to come off the fleece. I really want a cost effective option. My boars are so so so very messy and I hate it. Suggestions for them would be great

[@elizabethkeen7851]

White vinegar can be used so much in human laundry too😂

[@justandy7922]

Holy shit that’s a big cage

[@ShivaniDubey9612]

Can you please tell what did you use in the middle of the fleece?

[@molly1361]

This is awesome! I do want to share a word of warning though. Vinegar can sometimes void your washer warranty because it can decrease the hosing.

[@nw2012]

Do you wash your fleece every time with all 3 products?

[@JXlia_SSO]

5x2 good for 3 piggys tey are males

[@claudieC.]

Should add ingredients to the water. Fill then add the detergent and other stuff.

[@etsweet1685]

Love your video😍😍😍⭐

[@ThePigRoom]

Thank you!

[@llama4657]

I’d love to learn how to make some for my bun. I don’t get a lot of money and so I want to earn some money to save for my dream life where I have more buns inside with me (my boy is an outdoor bun. Due to medical reasons, he is not allowed inside and I can’t get another bunny just yet). ❤

[@JessicaSmith-dy8kc]

What type of cage would i use f if i have cats and no extra room to have a big cage like that and have it open. Right now my daughter has only 1 male piggy named Apollo working to get another one but not sure which sex to get as he is not neutered funds are tight but i still want to get him a piggy buddy. How do i basically fix my problem with the cats and cage issues

[@spelastraus9847]

Don't know if you still need advice, but you can make easily make a C&C cage with a lid (google for example images)

[@sophiawoitkowski251]

Any idea how I can get my boys to stop going under the fleece

[@monarchscried4915]

I go to joann's. XD i buy blankets from five below etc.

[@nataliehernandez1502]

Does the fleece have to be washed more than one time? Really enjoying your videos 😊 your doing a awesome job 👏

[@ThePigRoom]

Sometimes it will need a second wash, but no more than that. For a lot of my fleece it takes one wash, but for some it took two to get it to fully wick.

[@nataliehernandez1502]

@@ThePigRoom Thank you! Can't wait for the new video 😄

[@jenniferlee948]

Where can we buy wicked fleece

[@destinywhite4214]

I’m currently using fleece but i can never find large blankets, I ordered from Amazon before and the blankets that I looked at were way too small for my cage. Do you recommend a website that ships to the Uk or is Uk based??

[@ThePigRoom]

I heard you can have your good delivered to Joann Fabrics warehouse and then forwarded to your address (internationally) so maybe look into that! Other than that, I am not sure of any places in the UK that sells fleece on the roll. Hope you have some luck!

[@destinywhite4214]

@@ThePigRoom Ok Thankyou so much for your recommendation I will definitely check it out and let you know if I have any luck!

[@guineagirl5413]

I bought my fleeces from B&M, Primark, and Poundstretcher. Also bought loads of paw print fleece from Amazon.

[@destinywhite4214]

@@guineagirl5413 Thankyou I’ll try that

[@starib4794]

I know you wont see this but does it have to be dawn dish soap because I live in Australia it doesn't exist

[@peepeepoopooinyourface2891]

Maybe try castile soap, I heard it was safe for piggies. Just do a little bit of research on it before you do. :)

[@echopeco7313]

It sucks because the company who makes dawn is the same company who owns the company who crated the oil spill. I'm going to try this with other company soaps that's not dawn. Thank you 😊

[@DawnOldham]

Did you say that we should do the wicking/washing steps two times? Also, I learned that after wicking and drying the completed pads that the pads never go in a dryer again. So I have been air drying all of my pads for six months. I have four sets of cage liners and 35 pee pads of different sizes for two boys. (And I just ordered four more pee pads from you in Christmas colors!) Am I doing this right? Thank you so much!

[@marielynieto2749]

Is it ok if I use a blanket and puppy pads?

[@evelingrace]

What id do is add fleece on top of the puppy pads, and just put pads in the corners

[@TheTuffely]

My piggies hate cuddle cups etc. And I don't know why I tried everything and I wanted to help them snuggle up und warm up for winter with the fleece supplies. Has anyone tips how you get your pigs to use this stuff?

[@Lucius_Madison]

I put hay inside a cuddle sack that they wouldn't use and eventually they liked to crawl inside.

[@g4bbyspamzz]

put veggies in it every day and they will get used to it

[@batman_and_robin7450]

where do you get that uhaul padding layer from?

[@AshleeCastor]

I bought mine on amazon. I bought a pack of three for 30$ CAD. Each uhaul blanket was 8x4 feet. I searched up uhaul moving blankets.

[@_kier_]

You get them (the real ones) straight from Uhaul. I would call the store if you have one anywhere near you first before you drive there Bc some places listed as “Uhaul” are just other companies that rent out the moving trucks so they only have the blankets to “rent”. You can order them online but I actually drive an hour and a half to pick mine up Bc i would never pay $20 to ship blankets lol. They are $7 and change each and very large. I just buy a bunch at a time since it’s a good drive away from me but I live in a small town. I looked into other options like Amazon off brand but the reviews are horrible and ppl on the Guinea pig forums said they just fall apart and aren’t absorbent 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@suzan1235]

can you also use these blankets for bunnies?

[@ThePigRoom]

I have seen some people use them in their enclosures, but I would suggest watching some rabbit KZbinrs to get a better opinion!

[@girlpowerrp7435]

@@ThePigRoom My bunny love her fleece blanket. She sleeps on it at night especially during the cold winter nights..

[@animalencyclopedia3759]

i don't have a sewing machine and don't want to purchase one. I was wondering if anyone has bought fleece and laid it over a towel and if this works well.

[@Sakura30sparkly]

Uhaul pads are not safe. So many people use them, but they off gas terrible VOCs.

[@hilaryannnorgar8688]

I can’t get my fleece to wick

[@BNJA5M1N3]

My pig and my cat cuddled in the pen at night

[@maryrosesanpedro3634]

Hey Austin, I have 7 guinea pigs...3 girls and 4 boys