Dusty straw

[PoultryGirly]

Hi. Today I planned on cleaning my chicken and ducks coops. I went down to my garage where my supplies are, and noticed I that I was out of straw! My local co-op was closed (where I usually get my straw from). I then went to a near Tractor Supply Co and found some packaged compressed straw. It was rather expensive ($15) compared to my co-op's price ($7) but I knew I needed it so I bought it. When I used it in the coops, I noticed it was DUSTY! Is that okay? I tried to air it out some....

 

[Jayers]

Hi,
My first reaction would be that it's probably not too dusty. I use just about anything for bedding, including everything they tell you not to use like old leaves, mowed grass, wood chips. My only complaint about straw has been that it doesn't absorb moisture, which is why I prefer hay. I glean it from the riding stable I go to, and it is dusty. Nobody's complained!

 

[PoultryGirly]

Thanks for your help!

 

[PoultryGirly]

Thanks for your help!