What is the best animal bedding? An honest comparison of all animal bedding products on the market
There are many types of animal bedding on the market. Azwood offers an honest comparison so you can find the best animal bedding for your needs.
Animal bedding benefits include
✓ Used as a flooring material
✓ Comfort to animal
✓ Encourages resting
✓ Contribute to udder health
✓ Contributes to milk quantity & quality
✓ Minimizes injury and fatigue
An honest comparison of all animal bedding products on the market
Straw
Pros: A cheaper alternative with little maintenance and available in most places. Provides warmth
Cons: Straw is dusty and non-absorbent which may lead to disease. It is also very light meaning it blows away easily and edible making it food and a bed.
Paper Bedding
Pros: A dust-free and non-edible bedding solution that provides warmth. This option is readily available anywhere.
Cons: An even larger amount is needed to create a base layer which means this can get costly. Due to the high absorbency and durability (or lack of) things will become very soggy fast.
Hemp
Pros: Dust-free and absorbent providing a warm, comfortable animal bedding alternative.
Cons: Costly, susceptible to mould and requires a lot of maintenance.
Wood Pellets
Pros: 100% natural wood pellets are cheap and very absorbent.
Cons: Wood pellets must be activated first with water to expand which can get messy and is time-consuming. They also are prone to rotting.
Rubber Matting
Pros: Flat and cushioned to reduce fatigue and stress. Since it is waterproof, rubber matting is convenient and easy to keep clean.
Cons: The initial cost is expensive and does not provide warmth or absorbency.
Sawdust
Pros: Sawdust makes an absorbent bedding option that is readily available and relatively easy to sweep up. The small particles are great for indoor use to provide a cushiony warm layer.
Cons: Wood sawdust can be dusty which might cause breathing allergies.
Wood Chips
Pros: Due to large particle sizes wood chip has great drainage properties for excrement and is a lot more durable than other alternatives.
Cons: Although you can create a good base layer it may not be as comfortable as some of the more softer animal bedding like shavings and sawdust.
What are the risks of not applying animal bedding?
Fatigue
Disease
Health
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