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This topic has 17sd replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 8 years, 3 months ago by Q8bunny.

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- 08/05/2016 at 3:49 PM
  pinknfwuffy
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  I made a fleece forest for Olaf about 6 months ago and since he loves it so much I thought I would share with those of you who may not be familiar. It is essentially an open-ended NIC cube with strips of fleece hanging down inside of it. They are popular with guinea pigs as they love to hide in the fabric. I noticed Olaf loved to run through the curtains and thought he might enjoy this. Now he spends lots of time nibbling, nudging, and lounging in his little forest.
  
  The link below shows you how to cut your strips without measuring. I am notoriously bad with a ruler so I like this method but there are plenty of other tutorials out there with clear instructions and measurements for those who prefer them. I used (3) NIC grids to make a frame, cut fleece with strips to fit down into the grids, and used a leftover piece to drape over the top and sides of the cube. You could also just tie strips to the top of your cage for an easy forest!
  
  Directions to make your own: https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/76054-Easy-Pesy-Fleece-Forest!
  
  Note: If your rabbit tends to ingest fabric, please be cautious. Olaf nibbles on the strips (almost like grooming) but never removes any material. Fleece is good for this project because it doesn’t have threads nor does it tear easily. That said, you know your rabbit best. Be safe!
- 08/05/2016 at 10:40 PM
  Q8bunny
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  Olaf’s fleece forest is AWESOME! Chewie also likes to run under the curtains. Thanks for the idea.
  
  Project time!
- 08/06/2016 at 2:41 AM
  Bam
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  That is a lovely fleece forest! Thanks for the tip! I’m pretty sure my Yohio would love one
- 08/07/2016 at 7:10 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Super cute! I love how the fleece has “Olaf” on it.
- 08/07/2016 at 8:51 PM
  Hopper
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  I can’t wait to try it!!!
- 08/08/2016 at 8:23 AM
  Odette
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  That is fantastic. Odette likes to play in my curtains, so I think she will love this. Thank you!
- 08/08/2016 at 10:44 AM
  Q8bunny
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  Well, since I have no NIC grids, I think I’ll just crazy glue the fleece strips to the bottom of a dining table chair. I mean, no one will really notice when they come over for dinner, will they? And Chewie spends more time under those chairs than any guests will ON them. Right?
- 08/10/2016 at 7:52 PM
  Hopper
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  @Q8
  Yea
- 08/11/2016 at 4:08 PM
  pinknfwuffy
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  So glad you liked it! I can’t wait to see if any of your make one. Olaf inside Olaf fleece = Olaf inception! I love your chair idea, too. My house has basically become a rabbit playground. I used to try and camouflage his stuff but now it’s just everywhere. “Your rabbit has a lot of toys.” Tell me about it.
- 08/11/2016 at 4:30 PM
  Q8bunny
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  The first batch of strips is drying as I type. I didn’t want glue getting everywhere so I’m attaching them in three batches.
- 08/11/2016 at 4:59 PM
  Benthebunny
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  It’s looks amazing! And may I say how beautiful your bunny is
- 08/14/2016 at 3:00 PM
  Odette
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  I hung mine a little too high. I’ll adjust the ties lower once Odette has finished investigating!
  
  Odette says thank you
- 08/14/2016 at 11:31 PM
  Q8bunny
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  And here is the finished product. Chewie loves it. I think he enjoys the feel of the fleece strips “petting” his nose etc. I posted a few more action shots in the picture thread. He says: “Thank you, Olaf’s mommy.”
- 08/15/2016 at 1:14 AM
  jerseygirl
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  These are great! pinknfwuffy, the fleece forest are really taking off!
  
  Im going to move this thread over to Habitats and Toys. I’ve popped a link to it in the photo thread also.
- 08/15/2016 at 2:04 AM
  Bam
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  Q8, beautiful! How did you attach the fleece to the underside of the chair? Yohio is wondering, because he wants a chair like that.
- 08/15/2016 at 4:42 AM
  Q8bunny
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  I used contact cement. But in retrospect, I should’ve used double-sided sticky tabs – you know, the adhesive jelly squares kind used for mounting pictures on walls. It would’ve been quicker and less messy.
- 08/15/2016 at 10:21 PM
  Ami
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  That is an awesome idea I think i might make one inside Finns cardboard castle i’m working on =o
- 08/15/2016 at 11:37 PM
  Q8bunny
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  Oooh! That would be so cool! I’m sure Finn would love it.
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