Bedding – Small Flake vs Large Flake ...
First up, lets look at the small flake and some of the bedding we have if its what you prefer to use.
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Small Flake - Pro's
- They hold the wet better
- Seem to last longer
- Clean falls through the fork easier
- Often the cheapest
- Bales are more compacted
Con's -
- On small flake shavings, horse poo seems to get lost and buried making it harder to find
- Dustier
The wood fibre also undergoes a sanitisation process to kill fungal spores, moulds and bacteria. What more could you want from a shavings?
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Up next is our Mixed Wood Shavings Bale. These mixed hardwood and softwood shavings are an ideal bedding material for horses, poultry and other livestock. They are also super absorbent and provide a warm, comfortable bed for your animals. Comes in a compact and great Value 22kg bale.
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And next up, the Large flake ...
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Large Flake - Pro's
- Horse poo sits on top of big flakes better
- Work better with rubber matting
- Make a great deep bed when you first put the bed down
- Bed doesn't move around
- Less dusty
Con's -
- Difficult to remove small bits of poo as the same size as the flake
- More wastage
- Not as absorbent
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When you think of a qualtity shavings, you automatically think of Bedmax Shavings right?! The Bedmax Shavings have been specially developed for the needs of the stabled horse. Preferred by many horse owners due to their large cut, these wood shavings are also double screened for dust to help reduce the risk of your horse respiratory problems through being stabled. Bedmax Shavings have one of the lowest levels of dust on the horse bedding market.
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These shavings also drains moisture from the top layer down to the smaller, more absorbent layer beneath; and so it lasts longer.
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We hope this helps you decide which is best for you. We have a wide range of shavings that will fit all your needs, here at Millbry Hill.
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We can offer local bulk deliveries within 20 miles of your local store (t&c's apply). You can also by online today and get a pallet delivery to mainland UK addresses.
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