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Title: fabrics and whatnot Post by: betti_page on August 05, 2008, 03:03:21 PM New mommy here... I have alot of fleece that i have been using to make beds and toys. Is there any type of fabric i should def NOT use? also, is it safe to give them polly fill for bedding? i have so much of it left over from things, and its so nice and squeeshy!
Title: Re: fabrics and whatnot Post by: mandycoot on August 05, 2008, 03:08:17 PM As far as I know, all the fabrics are safe for chewing...some just get destroyed much easier than others! :yelcutelaugh: Fleece is great because the inevitable holes won't fray like flannel or cotton, but I certainly use those as well in their accessories. My rats think jersey is the tastiest!
Poly-fill should be fine. They probably won't take any nibbles, since I can't imagine that it's very satisfying to chew on. It just might get a bit messy for you! :yelcutelaugh: I like to use fleece scraps for nesting -- you can wash them in a lingerie bag all together, and they don't get lost that way. Title: Re: fabrics and whatnot Post by: betti_page on August 05, 2008, 03:18:22 PM thanks!
Title: Re: fabrics and whatnot Post by: cassiejamie on August 05, 2008, 03:59:32 PM I use poly-fill and fabric scraps in the toys, pillows, and hammocks I make them and I usually find all the fluff pulled out with a rat in the middle, looking at me like "nice nest, eh?" :) I've never had a problem with them eating or trying to eat it.
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