hemp bedding

  1. Alipete21

    Sifting Hemp

    What are you successfully using to sift your hemp bedding? I have no problems sifting the coop fresh on my poop board but can’t seem to find the right shovel/rake to sift my hemp. I’m not looking to get every dropping but the ones that are big. Thanks! Pics appreciated!
  2. BoomChickWow

    Help with Coop and Run Materials!

    I was set on using sand in my coop and run based on advantages I had read about and the “Chicken Chick” and others recommendations. Now I am questioning it after reading an article in how it should never be used. I might be overthinking but now I am not sure what to use! I live in a residential...
  3. B

    Hemp bedding vs flax pellets vs straw

    Hello I just got 8 adult drakes. They are in a shed I converted into a coop at night and free range in the yard during the day. Trying to find the best bedding that is the least amount of mess and work. Currently have a mix of straw and hemp but heard that’s going to turn disgusting quickly. All...
  4. R

    Deep litter method - where to purchase hemp bedding in Oregon?

    Hi, I've been using the deep litter method with hemp bedding. I'm looking for a more local (in-state or PNW area) to purchase hemp bedding. I want to stock up, but I am having issues locating a seller in Oregon or the PNW in general. When first starting with our chickens I purchased hemp...
  5. Oakchick

    Can’t find hemp bedding - CA Sierra foothills/Bay Area

    I’m in Sonora CA and make occasional trips to the Bay Area (My work is considered essential) Any tips on finding Hemp Bedding? Sonora, Oakdale, Modesto, Stockton, Tracy, Livermore, Concord. Oakland are all places we travel through. Have called so many feed stores including TSC, no one has it.
  6. Paula321

    Hemp in the Coop

    I purchased 20 bales of hemp from New Country Organics. They were $19.95 each and shipping was $224 total. This comes out to $623 total or $31.15 per bale (5 cubic foot bags). This is far less costly than any other place I could find online. I live south of Orlando. Does anyone else want to go...
  7. I

    Deep litter with hardware cloth floor

    hi all, just finished our coop and due to some conflicting advice, we ended up installing a hardware cloth floor inside the coop (coop is raised off the ground about 2 feet). However, I had wanted to use the deep litter method in the coop, and in fact just came home with a couple of bales of...
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