guinea pig bedding

[swolek]

You can always try the recycled paper pellets. They do not contain the aromatic oils that the pine pellets do (which can cause respiratory infections), are much cheaper and environmentally friendly. A lot of feed stores will also carry recycled paper strips in much larger quantities for a better price. If she buys the recycled paper pellets from the cat litter section they are much cheaper than they are in the small animal section of the store (I recommend this to my customers daily).

If I recall, pine pellets don't have the aromatic oils that are an issue due to processing. But I've never used them.

I agree with you that the paper pellets are great :). I use them for rabbit litterboxes. With guinea pigs, though, they'd need to be used under a layer of something more comfortable (like Carefresh) or in an enclosure that has fleece, beds, etc. Because otherwise they're not very comfy for sleeping and piggies love soft things :).

[Huginn]

If I recall, pine pellets don't have the aromatic oils that are an issue due to processing. But I've never used them.

I agree with you that the paper pellets are great :). I use them for rabbit litterboxes. With guinea pigs, though, they'd need to be used under a layer of something more comfortable (like Carefresh) or in an enclosure that has fleece, beds, etc. Because otherwise they're not very comfy for sleeping and piggies love soft things :).

Oh yes, I would definitely recommend something soft to sleep on and cuddle on. I've still had some customers come in and complain their Gpigs are sneezing on the pine pellets, so I quite recommending it altogether. I think it all boils down to personal experience and the individual pig. I personally like the Carefresh Ultra, it lasts a lot longer.

[wags]

When we had our guinea pigs, of course always lined the cage with newspaper the black and white section first for easy clean up, and used aspen or care fresh. also they love that hay which is a nice area also for them to sleep on with their little area they like to hide in! My hubby is into wood projects and would have shavings that were NEVER cedar so this would also be a bonus! I know Cedar is a big NO NO! I miss our guineas now!