fabrics and whatnot

[betti_page]

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!

[mandycoot]

As far as I know, all the fabrics are safe for chewing...some just get destroyed much easier than others! 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! 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.

[betti_page]

thanks!

[cassiejamie]

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.