Questions & Answers:
Q: Will my horse eat it?
A: Horses may taste it but it tastes terrible and it’s so
absorbent that it sucks the moisture out of their mouth.
They scrape it off their tongue with their teeth. Pelleted
horse beddings have been used for many years and no problems
have been reported.
Q: How does it compare to shavings in the amount you use?
A: One 40lb. bag is equal to 1.5-2 normal bales of shavings
Q: What do you use to make the pellets stick together?
A: There are NO additives! The 100% pure pine pellets are
made by compression.
Q: Why is it so absorbent?
A: The compressed pine pellets are like thousands on tiny
sponges that will absorb 3 times their weight in liquid.
Q: Do I need a special fork for cleaning the stall?
A: Because the particles are smaller than shavings it is
better if you use a fork with finer tines. These forks are
becoming easier to find with the rapid growth of pelleted
beddings.
Q: Do I need stall mats with this bedding?
A: You don’t need mats but you will use less product if you
have mats.
Q: Is it safe to foal on?
A: It is perfect! Equine Pine will reduce the risk of
respiratory problems, sources of bacteria, and navel
infections.
Q: What is “kiln dried” and why is that good?
A: The kiln is a huge building like an oven where the wood
is heated to dry. This process removes most of the oils and
resins and makes the wood fiber sterile. These oils create
aromatic hydrocarbons, which are harmful to respiratory
systems and can cause liver damage.
Q: Last season I had trouble getting shavings some times.
Will this be a problem with Equine Pine?
A: Projections show that there will continue to be bedding
material shortages in the years to come. We have a source
for raw materials that enables us to meet demand. Material
shortages are another reason for the growing shift to
pelleted bedding.
If you have a question that isn’t addressed on this page,
please email
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