Ah hahaha, they are too smart for that. Tried it. They snatch and run.Betcha they would figure it out quick if there were a carrot inside. ;)
Cozy Sack question
Some of the sacks are made too narrow and/or too small for the pigs to turn around. Windespirit makes some that stay open as does Cozies4Cavies.
The one that I bought has a plastic strip in it to keep the gap open. Here is the website http://www.cosycavies.co.uk/snuggle-sacs/
- Mapleowl18
- Supporter in '11
Mine tend to get more of the idea, if I "chase" them into while holding it open. Or put them in it when I pick them up. (Head side up of course :) )
However some pigs just seem to like using it as a mattress more than their cozies, even after they figure out its a good hiding spot. Go figure.
However some pigs just seem to like using it as a mattress more than their cozies, even after they figure out its a good hiding spot. Go figure.
Actually, WindeSpirit uses a length of bendy wire inside the cuff of her saks (at least the ones I have) to prop them open. The trick is getting the wire to not bunch up inside the cuff after repeated washings. Mine did, and now they don't stay open anymore. :( But it was SO HANDY while it lasted!
(Long story short, I think if you got something rust-proof and rounded the edges by bending them around, it would be perfectly safe.)
(Long story short, I think if you got something rust-proof and rounded the edges by bending them around, it would be perfectly safe.)
I have found that my boys refuse to sleep in the average sized cozy sacks. I make them new cozy's whenever I buy new fleece or carpeting and out of all the sacks I have made, they only sleep in the extra large sacks that are about the width of a pillowcase, but not very deep.
I think the reason they enjoy this particular type is because it is very open inside, easy to move, turn, pancake in and get out of. My boys hate "tight" spaces so these are just perfect for them. To keep mine open, I do a top folding stitch and then fold the fabric once by hand as well. If you need an example, just let me know.
I think the reason they enjoy this particular type is because it is very open inside, easy to move, turn, pancake in and get out of. My boys hate "tight" spaces so these are just perfect for them. To keep mine open, I do a top folding stitch and then fold the fabric once by hand as well. If you need an example, just let me know.
Here are the most recent additions. As you can see, they are about the size of 1 grid, so 14 inches wide and deep. (Just a side note, the boys tonight touch the little side decorations, they really dont chew on anything besides KM's hay).
Here is a size comparison of the normal to the large:
Here is a size comparison of the normal to the large: