We have a feed and pet supply store down the road that will give us a good price for 100 bags if we pay up front. We can keep them there, and just get what we need, as we need it. This worked well when we had the horse, I got about 100 per year or so. Depending if it was a "pee outside" year or a "pee inside only" year! It was like a price protection. I always stored a few at home for those times when shavings get scarce here in late winter. I think I paid $3.80 a bale last year at this time, and still have close to 40 bales left!
With deep litter and lots of maple leaves this year, I may have to sell them to a horse-owning friend. I bedded the goats with leaves, too.
You might check around and see if anyone offers this in your area, and split it with a few other chick-a-holics.
$6-8 is outrageous! Or am I that out of touch in one year?
With deep litter and lots of maple leaves this year, I may have to sell them to a horse-owning friend. I bedded the goats with leaves, too.
You might check around and see if anyone offers this in your area, and split it with a few other chick-a-holics.
$6-8 is outrageous! Or am I that out of touch in one year?