Recommendation for hemp bedding

[GmarBite]

So it's processed into pellets like wood stove pellets are?

Yes I guess you can say it’s similar to wood pellets. Wood pellets I think are formed a little better. I tried taking a picture so you can get a better idea. I noticed it has a little dust when spreading it. The chicks seem to like it.

 

[aart]

I tried taking a picture so you can get a better idea.

Thanks! I was wondering what it really looked like.

I noticed it has a little dust when spreading it.

Another thing I wondered, if it had any dust....or might get dusty as it breaks down.

 

[GmarBite]

Another thing I wondered, if it had any dust....or might get dusty as it breaks down.

Yeah I wouldn’t say it is dust free.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I get whatever's cheapest on Amazon. It's pretty tricky finding it locally unless you happen to be close to a manufacturer/distributor. As I don't use it as my primary bedding (and my primary bedding is free) that helps stretch it out and reduce the cost, like I buy a 33 lb bag every 1 1/2 - 2 years. I specifically use it under the roost for easy sifting of poops, and because it disappears much better in the compost than wood chips.

Wood chips in foreground, hemp behind.

 

[WheelsUpRN]

Dominion Hemp, 50-55 including shipping for a 33# bale. Best price I’ve found and fluffier and softer than the hemp I bought through Carolina Coops.

 

[Witchychickens]

Dominion Hemp, 50-55 including shipping for a 33# bale. Best price I’ve found and fluffier and softer than the hemp I bought through Carolina Coops.

How do you figure out how much you need for your coop? That’s the most confusing part for me

 

[GmarBite]

Dominion Hemp, 50-55 including shipping for a 33# bale. Best price I’ve found and fluffier and softer than the hemp I bought through Carolina Coops.

I saw that brand while searching around. Is it similar to hay?

 

[Kiki]

How do you figure out how much you need for your coop? That’s the most confusing part for me

Depends on what size your coop is.
I'd guess you'd need a few bags for sure...probably 3 for a small coop.

 

[Witchychickens]

Depends on what size your coop is.
I'd guess you'd need a few bags for sure...probably 3 for a small coop.

it’s roughly 28 sq ft, walk in but narrow.

 

[rosemarythyme]

How do you figure out how much you need for your coop? That’s the most confusing part for me

Dominion's site says, "One 33 pound bag will cover 11 cubic feet at a one-inch depth."

https://www.dominionhemp.com/shop/large-animal-bedding-33-pound-bag