Fleece Comparisons
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- Who's your Branni?
Mine only sticks if its really ground down to dust, or has been peed on and made fossil layers.
Whittibo, on the regular/standard fleece my hay sticks as well but it doesn't seem to on the berber. I bought some and made a cage "sectional" in an unmolded u shape. That way when I put it in the cage three sides of it will be cuddly and one side will be open. Can you confirm what I think is Berber Windespirit??
tbull, I have one store bought cozy that's made out of that stuff you have on the inside, and it doesn't seem like things stick to it. Mind you, my pigs don't eat their hay in their beds. LOL
I might try to find some of that and give it a try. I hate wet towels, it worries me that they will get UTI's from sitting in their pee all the time.
I might try to find some of that and give it a try. I hate wet towels, it worries me that they will get UTI's from sitting in their pee all the time.
- WindeSpirit
- Sewing for a Cause
tbull78 - it is hard to tell Berber and Shepra apart, unless you really know what you are looking for while holding them, it's not always easy. Some manufactures make them so alike each other it's difficult for anyone. But I'm going to say it's shepra though.
Reason #1- it looks to be a cream color. You'd have paid about equal to 2 neuterings if you got a U shape cage with berber this color covering, even 3/4 of cage.
#2- it is becoming so hard to find berber in stores it was a small blessing if you found it in the past 2 years. (unless a specialty shop of course).
#3- Shepra is becoming the standard replacement of berber and therefor more readily found. A true Shepra I've been finding is reguraly priced between 15-23$ per yard. (berber is more).
#4- alot of manufactures are making knock off shepra's, some can be found at wal-mart between 4-12$ per yard. (you can tell the difference if you use them side by side. you get what you pay for).
Those are my opinions and findings anyhow. I'm sure it's limited as there is a whole world/net to scavange and find :)
Lynx - sometimes depending on the die that was used, reds tend to have some chemicals in them that soak into the fabrics that make them repellent more then other colors, with exceptions to darker like navy blue or indigos. If you see after the second time use not doing what you hope, try soaking it for 30 minutes in a a load by it's self with 1/8 - 1/4 cup vinegar. It might help to break down that chemical a bit more :)
BL - you bring up another thought on the comparisons. I know you use those wal-mart pet liner things right. I remember telling ya not to shake to hard or fear a shower :)
Anyhow, this does bring another view in helping to know what people have material wise. Shepra's used in hay areas will do as she stated "sticks if it's ground down to dust", where as all the berbers I know of shake out readily as the material is not as dense in it's fibers.
Reason #1- it looks to be a cream color. You'd have paid about equal to 2 neuterings if you got a U shape cage with berber this color covering, even 3/4 of cage.
#2- it is becoming so hard to find berber in stores it was a small blessing if you found it in the past 2 years. (unless a specialty shop of course).
#3- Shepra is becoming the standard replacement of berber and therefor more readily found. A true Shepra I've been finding is reguraly priced between 15-23$ per yard. (berber is more).
#4- alot of manufactures are making knock off shepra's, some can be found at wal-mart between 4-12$ per yard. (you can tell the difference if you use them side by side. you get what you pay for).
Those are my opinions and findings anyhow. I'm sure it's limited as there is a whole world/net to scavange and find :)
Lynx - sometimes depending on the die that was used, reds tend to have some chemicals in them that soak into the fabrics that make them repellent more then other colors, with exceptions to darker like navy blue or indigos. If you see after the second time use not doing what you hope, try soaking it for 30 minutes in a a load by it's self with 1/8 - 1/4 cup vinegar. It might help to break down that chemical a bit more :)
BL - you bring up another thought on the comparisons. I know you use those wal-mart pet liner things right. I remember telling ya not to shake to hard or fear a shower :)
Anyhow, this does bring another view in helping to know what people have material wise. Shepra's used in hay areas will do as she stated "sticks if it's ground down to dust", where as all the berbers I know of shake out readily as the material is not as dense in it's fibers.
- WindeSpirit
- Sewing for a Cause
Whittibo - with your cage size (not a c&c) you could probably get away with trying the one BL and I both have. It can be found at wally world for about $8.00 in the pet section. It is only a liner, you'll still need some towels under. But it comes here just a simple cardboard peice around it, not even completely covering it, it has a picture of a dog on and it stays for in cages as a liner and it's micro-something or another.
Stuff is easy to vacuum for the ground in things during spif ups or before wash. It's a type of Shepra though :)
Stuff is easy to vacuum for the ground in things during spif ups or before wash. It's a type of Shepra though :)
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- Who's your Branni?
Ummm.. I would think the washing was the part that does all the breaking down of the waterproofing so just washes = but honestly, I do not know.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
Whitti, do you have a Savemart store near you? They have nice fleece blankets that they are temporarily selling 2 for $10.00. I have found they fit perfectly ( folded in half ) in a 2x3 c+c cage. They look almost micro fleece to me.
I don't reccomend shaking the hay off of blankets if they are very pee-y. I did that in a stiff wind last week, and really resented it for obvious reasons.
I don't reccomend shaking the hay off of blankets if they are very pee-y. I did that in a stiff wind last week, and really resented it for obvious reasons.