WIchickMama
Free Ranging
Best straw bales for the run? We have wheat, barley, rye and oat available in my area. Any significant differences? Will they bring in any pests/diseases?
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Any of these are fine if from a good source, as @3KillerBs said. Mine absolutely love to tear the sh*t out of a bale of straw. I don't use it as bedding, just fun for about two weeks before taking it back out and composting it. You can also hide treats in it for fun if they can't free range for a while.
Good to knowI should note that the intact straw bales that I use in the run are, unless torn apart by the birds, used at mulch in my garden later rather than chicken bedding because they do get moldy inside.
I had wondered, but never asked, about that from pics you have posted.they do get moldy inside.
I had wondered, but never asked, about that from pics you have posted.
Get the freshest cut you can...that hasn't been stored for months where wild birds can get at it, that's how straw gets infested with mites.Best straw bales for the run? We have wheat, barley, rye and oat available in my area. Any significant differences? Will they bring in any pests/diseases?