There’s no escaping the fact you’ll still need to vacuum your guinea pigs’ bedding from time to time, whatever bedding you decide to go with! Hay is an excellent bedding option as it encourages a number of natural behavioural patterns in your pet. You can line the bottom of the cage with several layers of newspaper then heap plenty of fresh hay on top.
It also helps keep him warm at night and offers a place for him to hide when things get a little cosy. Unlike carpets and some fabrics for example that dogs like to chew on, hay doesn’t attract much chewing activity from your guinea pig. Unlike carpets and upholstery that guinea pigs just won’t clean themselves, it’s relatively easy to remove dirt and other residue from bedding. Unlike carpets though, it can attract tracks and marks so it’s important that you think about removing any excessive amounts of old bedding. A lot of people also like to use as bedding for their guinea pigs that’s slightly darker as this prevents them from seeing the cottages through the hay.
You can buy commercially produced bedding for guinea pigs too but these often contain materials such as wool that’s not eco-friendly or cheap. There’s a huge variety of bedding for guinea pigs available though so before committing yourself to a certain brand, give them a try. You may even find that it’s all you need to create the perfect home for your exotic pet. What are you waiting for?
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