I currently purchase "premium" pine shaving flakes from Tractor Supply Co. and once purchased a 3.5 cu. ft. bale for 20 bucks from Cal Ranch(Utah) which was actually really good with minimal dust but hurts the pocket book. The pine shaving from TSC is super dusty even though it says "low dust". I've found another brand American Choice from Cal Ranch that says softwood shavings, but doesn't specify what type which I gather it's a variety of softwoods. The packaging does say it's multi-screen to reduce dust, which I'd assume would be better.
I know there's going to be some level of dust from wood shavings, but is there any recommendations on either places to purchase quality shaves for my coop that doesn't hurt the wallet and or a process of cleaning the shavings myself to reduce the amount of dust from the bedding alone. Currently I've taken the pine shavings from TSC and spreading them out on a trampoline and spraying it down with water then letting the 100 degree sun dry it. It was a big difference but a lot of work. This also won't work during the winter and probably could allow a higher amount of moister in the coop and or reduce the amount of moister absorption.
Locally I have a TSC (obviously), IFA and a few local feed store style places like CAL ranch. Any advice would be great. I do plan on doing deep litter in my coop.
I know there's going to be some level of dust from wood shavings, but is there any recommendations on either places to purchase quality shaves for my coop that doesn't hurt the wallet and or a process of cleaning the shavings myself to reduce the amount of dust from the bedding alone. Currently I've taken the pine shavings from TSC and spreading them out on a trampoline and spraying it down with water then letting the 100 degree sun dry it. It was a big difference but a lot of work. This also won't work during the winter and probably could allow a higher amount of moister in the coop and or reduce the amount of moister absorption.
Locally I have a TSC (obviously), IFA and a few local feed store style places like CAL ranch. Any advice would be great. I do plan on doing deep litter in my coop.