What is the cheapest horse bedding?

What is the cheapest horse bedding?

Sorbeo is the most cost-effective, high-quality pellet bedding around and will probably cost you less than any cheap horse bedding on the market. Why? Because Sorbeo is highly absorbent, 100% natural, and you get more for your money.

How deep should shavings be in horse stall?

On average, customers apply 6 inches of shavings on the floor of the stalls to ensure a good level of comfort for the horse and an excellent absorption rate. However, if the stalls are equipped with rubber mats, less bedding thinkness is required.

What is the best thing to put in horse stalls?

Common materials include shavings, straw, or sawdust. Shavings provide good cushioning for your horse, but they tend to be bulky and difficult to discard. Straw is cheaper, but it can be flammable when dry and slippery when wet.

Why does my horse eat shavings?

This might be why your horse is now eating his shavings. Eating shavings is not a good habit and can result in impaction colic due to the indigestibility of the wood. His digestive tract is telling him he needs to consume more forage to maintain his hindgut, and the shavings provide a readily available fiber source.

Is sand a good bedding for horses?

Sand is frequently used for stall floors. It is easy on the horse’s legs, non-slip, and requires minimal bedding material over top. It drains well and is replaceable once it becomes very soiled. Sand-bedded stalls may need “topping up” as sand is taken away each time the stall is mucked out.

How many bags of shavings do I need for a 12×12 stall?

5 bags
Each 12×12 stall requires approximately 5 bags of shavings per week, at $6 per bag.

What is the best flooring for horse stalls?

Concrete. Concrete flooring is very common in stables. It is very durable and easy to clean and is hard to damage. It can be slippery, so while very smooth finished concrete may be attractive and easy to sweep in feed and tack rooms, textured concrete is better for stalls and aisles.