Chooks Aloud Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 What bedding do you use for your guineas? I have put hay in at the moment, I ball it up thinking that it will keep them warm once they've snuggled into it but all they do is trample it down. They have extra hay in the other compartment for eating. Can you use shredded paper or shredded kitchen roll. Any tips for newbie guinea owner appreciated. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I use a layer of wood shavings, followed by a layer of straw and then a mass of hay on top. My GP usually burrows into the hay but the rabbit eventually tramples it down so he ends up sitting on top of it all. You can use shredded paper, although not sure about kitchen roll. I think whatever you use they will eventually trample it down, that seems to be what guinea-pigs do! The only thing you could do is chuck a load in every evening just before bedtime. If it's really cold at night I bring mine in, but that's only because my guinea-pig is really old and I worry about him out in this freezing cold weather. In general all my past guinea-pigs have coped well with whatever the weather is like so, as long as they have each other to snuggle up to, they should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriabunny Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Official advice is that you shouldn't use straw with GPs as it can injure their eyes (I had a GP with an ulcerated eye just from hay bedding, so I can testify that their eyes are very delicate). Newspaper topped with hay will be fine. They will snuggle together for warmth and stay cosy that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahCavy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I usually use Megazorb which is pulped and dried wood, v. soft and v. absorbent, then stacks of hay on top. It is possible to use straw but only Barley Straw as it is quite soft. Both hay and straw can poke eyes so it's just best to get as soft as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I always used to use newspaper topped with wood shavings and hay for them to sleep in. I use Aubiose or Hemcore now for my bunnies and if I still had GPs, I'd use it for them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 MEDIBED and hay, on a thick layer of newspaper. medibed was recommended by the rescue place - its a huge bale for £8 and it is exceptionally soft medicated, dust extracted straw. Roman doesn't scratch in this like he does with other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks everyone. I've shredded up loads of newspaper and put that in their bed area. They are also on aubiouse and have hay as well and seem happy. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
