Bedding

[Poacherspocket 189]

Just after some opinions on what to use as bedding. Iv got a metal pen with roof with an insulated dog box. The box is really a bit big for 1 dog so im going to seperate it a little to stop the draft but dont know weather to just use carpet for the floor and walls as iv got plenty left over from the house or is there anything else i could use?

[stone rose 353]

shreaded paper mate used it for 20 odd years buy it in bails cheap and warm i nearly fill my dog boxs change it every 7 10 days or if it gets damp

[stone rose 353]

save the carpet for the warmer mounths mate

[bunnyboiler 1,053]

Carpet for summer mate as been said I use chopped hay with lavender in for winter and just a blanket or summat similar in the summer

[C.green 3,231]

I don't bother with shredded paper unless it's waxed as it will draw the damp up. I use that vetbed bit expensive but brilliant stuff.

[coneykenny 98]

I'm using good straw at the minute as I ran out of shredded paper.true the ordinary shredded paper will get damp after a few days but easily replaced.you can also go for the waxed shredded paper at your nearest greyhound track,it keeps dryer longer and No dust.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

I've been using the scented chopped straw for a while now and it's brilliant.

 

Neds beds or bliss bedding.

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,482]

I've been using the scented chopped straw for a while now and it's brilliant.

 

Neds beds or bliss bedding.

is it not dusty ?

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

 

I've been using the scented chopped straw for a while now and it's brilliant.

 

Neds beds or bliss bedding.

is it not dusty ?

No it's dust extracted

[FLAGGER 29]

Used everything and found j cloth to be the best

[nothernlite 18,089]

Carpet with a nit of vet bed

[Poacherspocket 189]

Thats for the reply im going to try some of the scented chopped straw stuff gaz mentiond iv got a large animal food supplier close by that has allsorts of stuff im going to have a look later for it.

[jeemes 4,484]

news paper,straw,cheap and warm. Tramps and farmers recommended.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thats for the reply im going to try some of the scented chopped straw stuff gaz mentiond iv got a large animal food supplier close by that has allsorts of stuff im going to have a look later for it.

It's not for everyone. But it suits me and my setup.

 

The shredded paper was the best I've ever used but it ended up getting dragged out of the kennel and was finding it all over the garden, it found its way everywhere. Front garden, in the motor. Was finding it for months.

 

This chopped straw seems to stay in the kennel better. They don't eat it. It's very absorbent, warm and can go a couple of weeks before it needs changing.

 

Try it. Only way to find out if you like it or not.

[Chid 6,540]

 

Thats for the reply im going to try some of the scented chopped straw stuff gaz mentiond iv got a large animal food supplier close by that has allsorts of stuff im going to have a look later for it.

It's not for everyone. But it suits me and my setup.

 

The shredded paper was the best I've ever used but it ended up getting dragged out of the kennel and was finding it all over the garden, it found its way everywhere. Front garden, in the motor. Was finding it for months.

 

This chopped straw seems to stay in the kennel better. They don't eat it. It's very absorbent, warm and can go a couple of weeks before it needs changing.

 

Try it. Only way to find out if you like it or not.

We have this type of stuff at work , scented with eucalyptus.. We have chopped straw and chopped straw/shavings mixed .. Its £6.50 a bale and id say you get 3-4 change of beddings from a bale so works out pretty cheap imo