Fleece: I need something padded and absorbant underneath fleece

[Chloe1991]

The other day on the weekly full cleaning of the cage I noticed that it's not to soft, it's actually pretty uncomfortable looking to me. I use fleece, it works good but I would like to have something "fluffy" underneath it. The cage has a plywood bottom (the girls cant get to it), then layers of newspaper, a large towel, another towel doubled in the area they potty alot at and then the fleece. I saw someone using batting, I like that idea. I have also seen mattress pads but I'm not sure what they do? What do you suggest? As I said I'm looking for something fluffy, because I would love to make the girls cage more comfortable for them.
I am sorry if this is mentioned somewere else.

[luvmycavies]

I have a 2X4 bottom and use a twin sized waterproof mattress pad......if you go to Walmart or Target they are in the bedding section. Then I layer a few towels and then the fleece. It actually ends up being more like a quilt feeling by the time the fleece is added and the matress pad keeps everything dry.
For my 2X1 upper sections I use crib watterproof pads then fleece and have never had any leaking issues.

[WheekiePiggy123]

You could try adding a layer of Carefresh bedding, it's pretty soft and fluffy.

I layer my cage like this

- Carefresh bedding
- Newspapers
- Towels
- Fleece

It might seem a little excessive, but the carefresh can really soften the bedding not to mention if your cavys tend to potty in one corner you can just scoop out that corner of bedding making to last longer!

[momof1kid3piggi]

I use puppy pee pads underneath mine, which is pretty comfortable I had to try it out for my self though and it is very comfortable.

[Peggysu]

I use about four layers of towels and it seems to be pretty soft.

[Chloe1991]

I am in the process of building a second level 3x1 with chloroplast for the kitchen, I will use carefree there. My first level is actually flat and plywood so I am afraid carefree would not stay in. Sometimes being exesive works!
I will probably invest in a few more towels, it didn't occure to me to do something as simple as that. I am tryin to use as many reusable material as possible, for the environment and my wallet . Carefree is great up top were hay and food is, I can swing that but I'm afraid I'll go broke with anymore monthly piggy supplies. I used potty pads for a while and by far it was my favorite though. I am definetly looking into mattress pads, do they hold up well in the wash?

[Pulsepoint129]

Incontinence pads that CVS, Walgreens, or Rite-Aid makes in their own name that goes on top of a mattress. Disposable, big, SUPER absorbent, and in most states probably tax-free, too.

[luvmycavies]

I am definetly looking into mattress pads, do they hold up well in the wash?

YES...they are rewashable and are holding up as well or better than the towels. It is also padded slightly so it becomes really comfy!

[crazywiggy]

I started off using towels (3 flat towels under the fleece) and it was okay, but a pain in the rear to lay them out neatly!

I switched to a mattress pad some time ago and I love it - so much easier. It is pretty thick and squashy, and the type I got is cotton on the top surface but waterproof on the bottom - so it absorbs all the pee and protects the coroplast at the same time.

Mine has done fine in the wash - It is cut but the edges haven't frayed or anything.

[lilcavy]

Try puppy pads or thick soft towels, or maybe bother together.