2nd Cut Timothy + Bedding Bundle: Small Pet Cage Setup
By Small Pet Supplies Farm Fresh Hay- Rabbits, Guinea Pigs & More.. -. | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: How-to Guides
Set up a rabbit or guinea pig cage with the 2nd Cut Timothy + Bedding bundle. Follow a simple layering order and avoid the most common hay-and-bedding mistakes.
Quick answer
Layer the bedding first, then add a generous pile of 2nd cut Timothy hay in a corner or rack, keeping hay off the main bedding surface. This bundle gives you both materials in one order, so you can set up a clean cage without guessing quantities.
Why 2nd cut Timothy works well in a combined setup
2nd cutting Timothy is leafy with soft stems and a medium amount of flowery heads. That texture sits between 1st and 3rd cutting, which makes it a practical everyday hay for rabbits and guinea pigs. In a hay-and-bedding combination, the softer stem is easier to spread and less likely to poke through bedding than a very coarse cut.
The bundle pairs this hay with super soft bedding. Because both come together, you can plan the cage in one session instead of ordering hay and bedding separately and hoping they arrive together.
When this bundle is not the right fit
If your pet needs a specific hay cutting for a health reason, or if you already have a bedding type your pet prefers, a bundle may give you more of one material than you need. The bundle listing includes a size option, but no other specifications are provided, so check the size you select before ordering. For pets that soil bedding quickly, you may need to replace the bedding portion more often than the hay, which can make a combined bundle less economical.
Step-by-step cage setup
- Clear and inspect the cage: Remove old bedding and hay, then wipe down the base. Check corners and edges for damp spots before adding fresh material. Skipping the damp check can trap moisture under new bedding.
- Add the bedding layer: Spread the super soft bedding evenly across the cage floor, pressing it gently into corners. Keep the layer loose enough for your pet to burrow. Packing bedding too tightly reduces airflow and makes spot cleaning harder.
- Choose a hay station: Pick a corner or a hay rack away from the sleeping area. Place a generous handful of 2nd cut Timothy hay there so your pet can eat without sitting in soiled bedding. Putting hay directly on the main bedding invites waste and moisture.
- Separate hay and bedding zones: Keep the hay pile or rack slightly raised or contained so loose hay does not mix into the bedding across the whole cage. A simple edge or low tray helps. Mixed hay and bedding is harder to spot-clean and can sour faster.
- Top up hay daily and bedding as needed: Replace soiled hay daily and spot-clean bedding. Do a full bedding change when the layer looks compressed or damp, not on a fixed calendar. Daily hay top-ups keep the feeding station inviting without a full cage change.
Bundle facts
- 2nd Cut Timothy + Bedding: 2nd cut Timothy hay with leafy texture, soft stems, and a medium amount of flowery heads. The softer stem is easier to handle and spread, which helps when you are layering hay over bedding.
2nd Cut Timothy + Bedding
