What are the benefits of material bedding such as felt?

[RattyFriend]

I'm curious because I usually use care fresh for my rats and hamsters.

[Risika57]

felt would not work, it tears and balls up way to easily. Fleece and a cotton material such as towels sewn together with the towel on the bottom saves money, is environmentally green, and can be just thrown in the wash, after being shaken off. I don't have any issues as far as smell goes doing cage liners.

[RattyFriend]

How often would a cage be cleaned if I used that method for my two girls? I am not sure if it would be stinkier faster with material.

[lilspaz68]

A lot faster and with felt faster than most. Fleece (esp. with a towel underneath) will wick moisture away to some extent whereas felt will not. You would need to clean every 2-3 days for sure depending on how big the cage is, if the rats are litter trained, etc.

[RattyFriend]

Yes, they are not litter trained yet. It would be nice because it would limit the mess haha. One of my main concerns.

[jenn1c]

I use a fleece blanket in the bottom of our cage. The girls use the litter box when they feel like it!

[RattyFriend]

Thanks for the info! =)