Blanket or no Blanket?

[DeweysMom]

I've seen several viv's here with a blanket available for the beardie's use. I'd like to get a general consensus on how common this is and if the beardie actually uses/enjoys it. I'm still in the process of setting up my enclosure and don't know if I should offer a blanket or not. So, do you offer a blanket? Are there pros or cons of doing this?

 

[spurlee01]

I offer an old Tshirt at night. Pros- she loves it and sleeps better. I can turn on the lamp in my room without getting the "stink-eye". Cons- occasionally it gets pooped on and seomtimes she does not want to leave the blankie in the morning. Taking it out during the day takes care of both, though. I actually wrap her up in it when I'm home, otherwise I just leave it there for her to curl up in, sometimes she does, sometimes she doesn't.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Yup I use ether an old tee shirt folded in half or a fleece blanket cut into squares and they love it. Their is some where on here that makes them and can even embroid it with your beardies name.

 

[Hopefulresearch]

I agree with the above. He doesn't use it during the day but loves it at night. You've all seen my *fake trademark* sponge thingy. I put him on that, then wrap the whole thing with an old t shirt.

 

[DeweysMom]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm having a bit of an odd transition because I had owned ferrets a few years ago and thought that beardies would be a complete opposite. I'm finding out more and more that they really are pretty similar though! Between shirts and blankets I always had tons of fabrics in the ferret's cage. I never would've thought a beardie would enjoy it as much. I guess I'll have to find a special blankie just for my beardie's personal use and enjoyment.

 

[Hopefulresearch]

Sometimes what helps is when transitioning a new beardie to you is to use a dirty stinky t shirt and wrap them in that. Then they get used to you and your scent.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

We will need pictures then! :wink:

 

[DeweysMom]

Sorry guys. Think that there was some misunderstanding on how I posted my message. The transition that I was referring to is the difference between caring for a ferret and caring for a beardie. I have several years of ferret experience, but not a single day of beardie experience yet as I haven't gotten one. I'm still in the planning and learning phase before bringing one home. I'm hoping within the next couple of weeks I'll have a little boy to show off. And, oh yes there will be TONS of pictures when I get him home!!

 

[RolandKyramere]

Can't wait for the pics! I just started using an old towel, Kana loves to snuggle in it, Nox loves to run out of it, and Oz just really doesn't care that much right now.

 

[BrownEyes187]

I choose to use a blanky because my beardie would always find a way underneathe the paper towel substrate to sleep at nite. This way i know hes more comfy, and its a great way to help him retain his own body heat for as long as possible during the nights cooler temps.

 

[truebluegurl22]

Now, do you actually cover them up or do you just lay it in there for them?

 

[BrownEyes187]

Now, do you actually cover them up or do you just lay it in there for them?

I like to cover mines right up.
Heres thats whats called a beardie burrito 8)

 

[truebluegurl22]

aaawww!! How sweet is that?!?! haha, I want to invest in a nice warm blankie for Crackadiller... I put a T-shirt in there for him and kinda covered him up with it and he is already asleep, all snug as a bug!! LOL, I love him sooo much and it's only been 2 days :wink: already beardie whipped!!

 

[puffsmama]

Kiera really loves her blankie...

 

[DeweysMom]

OK, after seeing those awesome pics I'm DEFINITELY going to get a blanket my beardie. Next time I go to Walmart I'll take a stroll down the baby aisle to get a nice soft fleece one.