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Originally Posted by TaylorWoods  I was thinking of making a wooden sided box with a wooden floor and putting those same kind of mats at the bottom. I have seen some that they use for kiddies play boxes and/or yoga types mats. The are washable as well! and then lining that with newspaper because I know newspaper retains warmth. I live in South Africa and she will have her pups in late summer / early autumn so I have also got an electric heated pad but Im a little nervous of it in case it gets too hot. I thought if it is deep enough under the blankets etc that it would be ok. it only has one set heat. I actually have a pure sheep skin cured skin that I hate but they can have! now that you mention it what a good idea! I always wondered what on earth I would do with the thing!
The velcro is a great idea too! thanks so much, i have a lot to work with now!
My puppies will be housed in our spare room which is quiet and away from the TV and lounge and is carpeted and warm. I keep my bird in there as well to keep her out of drafts. It's Taylor's favourite room of the house so I think she will nest well there. |
I would set up a cot for yourself in the room, you'll have to be vigilant for the first few weeks.....
I usually don't use a heating pad, as pups usually gravitate toward mother and I usually keep the room warm. If I do need extra heat, I use a heating lamp. What you really need to be concerned with is drafts.