The woody core of the stalk, chopped. It soaks up more than straw, makes far less dust, and composts down at the end of the week.
Low dust matters most here — it is the reason most yards switch.
Dust-extracted chopped hurd. One bale beds a 12 × 12 stable to depth.
€14.5020 kg · covers 12 m²Delivered pallet. Works out cheaper per bale and lasts a season.
€26821 balesFiner grade for rabbits, guinea pigs and rats. Unscented.
€6.9010 LNobody buys their first bedding here. These are the three numbers that decide it.
| Bedding | Absorbency | Dust | Composts in | Mucking out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemp hurd | 4× its weight | Very low | 3–6 months | Daily, small |
| Wheat straw | 2× its weight | High | 9–12 months | Full strip |
| Wood shavings | 3× its weight | Low | 12+ months | Daily, bulky |
The same material, spread rather than laid. It holds water near the roots and breaks down into the soil instead of needing lifting.
Spread 50 mm deep. Suppresses weeds and keeps moisture in through summer.
€11.20100 L · covers 2 m²Press cake, dried and ground. Slow nitrogen for beds in spring.
€9.805 kgHurd and compost, peat-free. Drains well and stays open.
€13.4040 L