Cardboard Chicken Bedding: A Sustainable and Effective Solution

Whether you own a small coop in your garden with a few chickens running around, or a large-scale poultry farm, we all want our chickens to be comfortable in their bedding. It’s not just comfort either, using the right chicken bedding ensures the health of your birds. Keeping the coop clean and disease-free contributes to the well-being of the flock, and prevents expensive vet trips and treatment.

The most common chicken bedding, such as straw or sand, have been used for centuries as cheap and readily available resources. This is all about to change, as we believe that cardboard bedding, made from 100% recycled cardboard is a more environmentally friendly, cost-effective and hygienic solution for your coop’s chicken bedding.

The Importance of the Right Chicken Bedding

Good chicken bedding serves several purposes. It absorbs moisture from chicken droppings and spilt water, reducing the spread of diseases. It provides a comfortable ground to walk on and ensures that when made into nests, there is a soft landing for eggs. Minimising breakages and giving the chickens a comfortable, warm place to roost and nest.

The Benefits of Cardboard Chicken Bedding

Shredded cardboard bedding offers several advantages over more traditional chicken bedding materials like straw, wood shavings, or sand:

Dust-Free Environment

One primary benefit of cardboard bedding is its virtually dust-free property. Dust can irritate chickens’ respiratory systems and cause health issues. Cardboard bedding is dust-extracted, reducing the risk of respiratory problems in your flock.

Superior Absorbency

Cardboard bedding is incredibly absorbent, which helps keep the coop clean and dry. Moisture from droppings and spills is quickly soaked up, reducing the risk of bacteria and parasites, and keeping odours under control. Though may potentially need to be mucked out more regularly.

Comfort for Chickens

Shredded cardboard chicken bedding provides a soft, comfortable surface for your chickens to walk, roost, and nest on. This comfort can reduce stress in your flock and contribute to happier, healthier birds.

Thermal Insulation

Cardboard has excellent thermal insulation properties, helping to keep your chicken coop warm during colder months. And cool during hot months. This can be particularly beneficial for young chicks or breeds that aren’t as cold-hardy.

Environmentally Friendly

Shredded cardboard chicken bedding is an eco-friendly option. S4Beds’ cardboard bedding is 100% recycled, reducing waste. Additionally, used cardboard bedding is biodegradable and can be composted, providing a rich addition to your garden soil.

In conclusion, cardboard bedding is an excellent choice for your coop. Its dust-free, super absorbent, comfortable, and insulating properties make it ideal for maintaining a healthy and happy flock. Plus, its environmental benefits make it a win-win for both your chickens and the planet. So, when it’s time to refresh your coop, consider shredded cardboard as your new go-to chicken bedding option.

Get in touch with us to find out more about switching to cardboard bedding for your coop. Call us on 01342 659100.