Heuland Forest Floor Bedding with Corn 40 Liters (8 kg)

Your Coop Becomes an Adventure Playground: Heuland Forest Floor Enrichment Bedding with Corn

Treat your chickens and quail to a substrate that offers far more than just hygiene. Heuland Woodland Bedding brings a slice of wild nature straight into your coop and, thanks to its extremely absorbent and odor-binding woodland structure, instantly creates a pleasant coop climate. Moisture is reliably absorbed and ammonia odors are effectively reduced. Since the material is particularly dust-free & gentle on feet, you not only protect the sensitive airways of your animals, but also offer them a soft, comfortable walking surface – ideal even for the delicate feet of small quail.

The special feature of this bedding is the integrated occupational therapy. The mixed-in corn acts as a small energy snack in modest amounts and immediately animates your animals. This promotes active pecking, scratching, and natural foraging, ensuring boredom doesn't stand a chance in the coop. You are offering your animals species-appropriate enrichment that provides mental stimulation, enhances well-being, and supports instinctive behavior.

Say Goodbye to Frequent Bedding Changes – Extreme Durability for Six Months and More

A huge advantage of this bedding is its extreme durability. It can remain in the enclosure for up to six months or longer, saving you a massive amount of time and money. The principle is clever: Over time, a firm, permanent base layer (the so-called mattress) forms in the lower section, which does not need to be replaced, while the top layer remains loose, allowing moisture to seep through.

Care is remarkably uncomplicated:

• Daily spot-cleaning of dropping waste is sufficient.
• Top up with a small amount of material only every two weeks.
• Replace about 20% of the bedding only once every three months.
• Even damp bedding can often be reused simply by letting it dry.

For the system to function optimally, a bedding depth of 4–5 cm is recommended (at least 10 cm as an initial base layer when applying for the first time). Since the surface settles by about 5 cm in the first one to two weeks, regular topping-up maintains the ideal height and guarantees maximum functionality of the woodland bedding. You can also rest assured that you are providing a safe environment for your animals, as the product is 100% natural & biodegradable. It is completely free of chemicals and can easily be composted after use. In this way, you combine sustainable coop hygiene with exciting enrichment, doing something good for your feathered friends every day.

Overview:

• Combination of woodland bedding and forage corn
• Promotes natural pecking and scratching to combat boredom
• Extremely long-lasting: Up to 6 months durability with minimal maintenance
• High absorbency and effective odor control
• Low dust and gentle on respiratory tracts and feet
• Pure natural product without chemical additives
• Fully compostable and sustainable

Technical Specs:

• Volume: 40 Liters
• Weight: 8 kg
• Brand: Heuland
• Composition: Woodland structure, forage corn

Scope of Delivery: 1x Heuland Woodland Bedding with Corn 40 Liters (8 kg)

Questions & Answers:

Does the included corn replace the daily feeding of my chickens?

No, the corn in the bedding serves primarily for enrichment and as a small energy snack. While it provides quick carbohydrates, it does not contain all necessary nutrients. You should therefore view it as a supplement to a balanced complete feed.

Can quail also be kept on this bedding?

Yes, absolutely. Because the woodland structure is very dust-free and soft, it is outstandingly suited for quail. The birds gladly accept the corn and can indulge their natural pecking instinct on the foot-friendly ground.

How deep should I apply the bedding?

For ideal function, we recommend a target bedding depth of 4–5 cm. For optimal longevity and filtering effect, we recommend an initial base layer of at least 10 cm upon first application. Since the material settles a bit initially, you should top it up regularly during the first few weeks to maintain that ideal height.

How do I dispose of the bedding after use?

Since this is a 100% natural product without chemical additives, the bedding is completely biodegradable. You can easily dispose of it along with your animals' droppings on the compost pile or use it as natural fertilizer.