Are you familiar with the various horse bedding options available for purchase? Among the most popular choices, six types stand out: straw, wood shavings, shredded wood, flax and hemp, paper and cardboard and rubber matting. While each bedding type has advantages and disadvantages, we'll specifically focus on the pros and cons of using wood shavings
As an experienced livestock owner, you may have encountered the perplexing behaviour of your horse nibbling on the wood shavings used for bedding. While it may leave you scratching your head, this peculiar habit is not uncommon among horses. Wood shavings are commonly used for horse bedding due to their absorbency, cushioning properties and odor-trapping
When it comes to creating a warm, comfortable living environment for your livestock, wood shavings are the way to go. However, when shopping around, you’ll likely come across two kinds – screened and unscreened wood shavings. If you’re a livestock owner in this position and are uncertain about the difference between the two and which
As a horse owner, you only want what’s best for your animals. From feeding them the highest-quality feed to giving them plenty of exercise and creating a warm, comfortable and hygienic sleep environment, these are just a few ways to pamper your horses. When using wood shavings as bedding, it’s important to understand that not
When it comes to creating a comfortable, hygienic environment for your livestock, wood shavings are the go-to option for many farmers and animal owners. However, not all animal shavings are created equal. Dust-free wood shavings are far superior to other options available and should always be your product of choice. In this article, we explain
Have you ever tried to compost wood shavings? Composted wood shavings turn into a rich, nutritious, organic growing medium for your garden. Wood shavings are an essential addition to any compost pile because they are a great source of carbon. Furthermore, their coarse texture prevents the pile from compacting, which encourages air and water to
Choosing the right wood shavings for horses is crucial in ensuring that they stay clean, dry and comfortable, and sleep in a healthy environment. Without proper bedding, your horses may get sick from dust, parasites and pathogens. There are several factors to consider when picking suitable wood shavings. This article discusses the various properties to
Wood shavings, once considered waste and useless, have become a part of our daily lives. To help you get a better understanding of this byproduct of timber, we look at some frequently asked questions about wood shavings. 1. What are the main uses of wood shavings? Wood shavings have many uses throughout the home, farm,
Wood shavings are a waste product derived from planing and shaping wood with carpentry tools. Although shavings are considered waste, they don’t always have to be set aside. Wood shavings are extremely versatile and there are numerous ways you can use them around your home and garden or on your farm. The following are some
Wood shavings are a popular choice for horse bedding as the product is affordable, soft, absorbent and dust-free. Stalls lined with wood shavings are also easy to muck out. Typically, horse bedding made from wood shavings can last for six months or longer before you must change it. What can you do with used wood
