Why is hemp so useful?
Here I am going to go more in depth about the qualities of hemp.
How does Hemp repel pests?
Hemp has been used as a pest repellent and pesticide in a variety of ways. It's sometimes planted as a companion crop to deter insects, Mites, lice, fungi, and weedy plants. When the hemp plant is converted to hemp bedding, its pest repellent qualities remain. Using it will ensure that any insects and mites are not attracted to your chicken coop. I have never had a mite problem in my year of chicken keeping.
Why is Hemp Bedding so absorbent?
Hemp is super-absorbent, because it is not porous enough for wetness and smells to permeate the space. Damp bedding encourages bacterial growth where Salmonella and Coccidiosis can quickly take hold. Hemp acts like cat litter and clumps the wet spots together- trapping odours and making wet spots easier to remove\clean up. The top layer of bedding stays fresh and dry, keeping the coop smelling fresh.
Is Hemp Bedding sustainable?
In this day and age, everyone is starting to realize the importance of protecting the environment. People are finding more ways to reduce waste and toxic materials on the earth. Hemp doesn't need any toxic pesticides to grow. Also, because hemp bedding has a finer texture than most wood beddings, it is also much tidier to clean and creates much less unnecessary waste. Dirty Hemp can be composted, it can degrade faster than any other bedding- meaning that the old hemp doesn't go to waste.
For more information... (sources)
https://cannabistraininguniversity.com/blog/cbd-and-hemp/hemp-bedding/
https://www.newcountryorganics.com/blog/hemp-bedding-future
https://www.backyardchickencoops.com.au/blogs/learning-centre/an-animal-lovers-guide-to-hemp-bedding
How does Hemp repel pests?
Hemp has been used as a pest repellent and pesticide in a variety of ways. It's sometimes planted as a companion crop to deter insects, Mites, lice, fungi, and weedy plants. When the hemp plant is converted to hemp bedding, its pest repellent qualities remain. Using it will ensure that any insects and mites are not attracted to your chicken coop. I have never had a mite problem in my year of chicken keeping.
Why is Hemp Bedding so absorbent?
Hemp is super-absorbent, because it is not porous enough for wetness and smells to permeate the space. Damp bedding encourages bacterial growth where Salmonella and Coccidiosis can quickly take hold. Hemp acts like cat litter and clumps the wet spots together- trapping odours and making wet spots easier to remove\clean up. The top layer of bedding stays fresh and dry, keeping the coop smelling fresh.
Is Hemp Bedding sustainable?
In this day and age, everyone is starting to realize the importance of protecting the environment. People are finding more ways to reduce waste and toxic materials on the earth. Hemp doesn't need any toxic pesticides to grow. Also, because hemp bedding has a finer texture than most wood beddings, it is also much tidier to clean and creates much less unnecessary waste. Dirty Hemp can be composted, it can degrade faster than any other bedding- meaning that the old hemp doesn't go to waste.
For more information... (sources)
https://cannabistraininguniversity.com/blog/cbd-and-hemp/hemp-bedding/
https://www.newcountryorganics.com/blog/hemp-bedding-future
https://www.backyardchickencoops.com.au/blogs/learning-centre/an-animal-lovers-guide-to-hemp-bedding
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