Had an SOS from a friend who is worried about her rabbits and guinea pigs getting cold during the winter months. She has moved them into her shed, and has asked me for shredded paper to help with the bedding.
Different companies, who I have never heard off, have sent me catalogues and leaflets which is very kind of them. So after discussion we have decided that a layer of newspaper at the bottom of the cage, a layer of shredded paper, straw and then hay may make the difference. We are also going to give them the inside cardboard tubes from kitchen rolls to give them something to shred and make bedding for themselves. There will also be blankets to go on top of the cages, to keep them warm.
As she has quite a lot of animals, the "Big Shred" begins, especially as we have a few harsh months ahead of us. Afterwards, the used bedding will be put into a designated composter, for used bedding only, and allowed to rot down.
Off course, I will still continue making the fire logs and putting plain paper into my composter.
The reaction and breakdown of everything that is put into the composter will be a lot slower during the winter months. Basically, the temperature has been lowered (due to the colder weather) and it will take longer to "cook" the contents and make sure that it breaks down evenly. It's similar to a cooker, the lower the heat, the longer it takes to cook.
Different companies, who I have never heard off, have sent me catalogues and leaflets which is very kind of them. So after discussion we have decided that a layer of newspaper at the bottom of the cage, a layer of shredded paper, straw and then hay may make the difference. We are also going to give them the inside cardboard tubes from kitchen rolls to give them something to shred and make bedding for themselves. There will also be blankets to go on top of the cages, to keep them warm.
As she has quite a lot of animals, the "Big Shred" begins, especially as we have a few harsh months ahead of us. Afterwards, the used bedding will be put into a designated composter, for used bedding only, and allowed to rot down.
Off course, I will still continue making the fire logs and putting plain paper into my composter.
The reaction and breakdown of everything that is put into the composter will be a lot slower during the winter months. Basically, the temperature has been lowered (due to the colder weather) and it will take longer to "cook" the contents and make sure that it breaks down evenly. It's similar to a cooker, the lower the heat, the longer it takes to cook.
Now that the pink baby blanket has been completed, I've now started a scarf using chunky wool and 4mm knitting needles. I cast on 25 stitches and using basic knit stitch. This is not an overnight, quickie knit, but several days work. So using basic knit stitch the long knit has started.
Also started making knitted Christmas stockings for the Christmas tree, using double knit wool and 3mm knitting needles. They may be little darlings, but they are time consuming to make.
Also started making knitted Christmas stockings for the Christmas tree, using double knit wool and 3mm knitting needles. They may be little darlings, but they are time consuming to make.
