Litter: Absorbent Bedding for Horses, Livestock, Poultry and Pets

Litter: A Dry Stable for Every Animal

Good litter and bedding absorbs urine and odours, keeps the lying area dry and creates a pleasant stable climate. How much muck you end up with depends heavily on absorbency. Here you will find bedding for horses, livestock bedding for cattle and goats, plus litter for chickens, rabbits and rodents. There are also stable drying powders and bedding powder for keeping damp patches dry exactly where needed.

Which Bedding Suits Your Animal?

Wood shavings such as Chipsi Classic or Chipsi Super are low in dust, highly absorbent and suitable for horse stables as well as small animals. For finer requirements there are softwood fine granules, and for a natural look there is natural straw and bark bedding. Spelt husks are light, soft and popular for chickens and small animals, and as briquettes they can be stored in little space. Heuland forest floor bedding is also available in big bags, which is practical for larger stables.

Stable Drying and Care

Where things stay damp, stable drying powders such as Kerbl Seche-etable or the zeolite-based KerbaDry bedding powder help. They bind moisture and ammonia, improving the stable climate and protecting your animals' airways. With a powder spreader you can distribute the powder evenly and sparingly. A dry floor is also good for hooves and claws. If you regularly remove wet patches and top up with fresh bedding, you use less material overall and have less muck.

Frequently asked questions

How much bedding does a horse need per week?
With shavings, many owners reckon on one to two bales a week if the stable is skipped out daily. On rubber mats you need less, because the mat provides the cushioning. What matters is a dry layer your horse is happy to lie on.

Which bedding is best for horses with dust allergies?
Low-dust types are best for sensitive airways, such as dust-extracted wood shavings or wood pellets. Straw can contain more dust and fungal spores. Good ventilation in the stable also helps.

Can I compost muck with shavings bedding?
Yes, muck with wood shavings or spelt husks can be composted, but it takes a little longer than straw muck. Turning the heap regularly speeds up decomposition. The finished compost works well on the garden and on grassland.