I had read of someone else using batting under the fleece for absorbency. Actually what they had done was sew up a small blanket basically with fleece on top and bottom and batting in center. I just thought that would be easier to put in cage and clean since it was all one piece.
What I am doing right now is putting folded up washcloths under the fleece. The ratties throw the fleece and washcloths everywhere. The piggy isn't quite as bad, but he will still pull up washcloths here and there. Also it seems like a lot of poop goes to the side of the cage and ends up under the fleece where it is harder to notice for spot cleans.
The mattress pads or rewashable puppy pads sound like a great idea, and possibly cheaper then towels. It would just be a matter of finding the right kind. I do plan to put some bricks or stones in the cage which could help hold the fleece down, but I don't want to clutter up the edges too much. Tucking it under the washcloths seems to not be working at the moment, but maybe the pads would help hold it under better.
What I am doing right now is putting folded up washcloths under the fleece. The ratties throw the fleece and washcloths everywhere. The piggy isn't quite as bad, but he will still pull up washcloths here and there. Also it seems like a lot of poop goes to the side of the cage and ends up under the fleece where it is harder to notice for spot cleans.
The mattress pads or rewashable puppy pads sound like a great idea, and possibly cheaper then towels. It would just be a matter of finding the right kind. I do plan to put some bricks or stones in the cage which could help hold the fleece down, but I don't want to clutter up the edges too much. Tucking it under the washcloths seems to not be working at the moment, but maybe the pads would help hold it under better.