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Post by oberon on Sept 15, 2011 13:03:09 GMT 1
I was just about to order a pallett of wood pellets, how much are these? As I would prefer straw for disposing options. This is from the email from the company "½ Tonne (pallet) 15kg bags = £120.00 + VAT + Delivery 1 Tonne (pallet) 15kg bags = £195.00 + VAT + Delivery Bulk Bags are as follows 500kg sack = £90 + VAT + Delivery 1 tonne (2 x 500kg sacks) = £150 + VAT + Delivery" Delivery cost £32 to Blackpool.
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Post by troop on Sept 15, 2011 13:22:00 GMT 1
How often do you need to add bags? Is it easy to actually pick up as it is now sandy? Im a bit worried you say its dusty but i guess if your asthma is not sparked off its not bad. Does anybody use these on a concrete base or would rubber be the only option? Now i just need to find a supplier to North Wales
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Post by oberon on Sept 15, 2011 13:41:31 GMT 1
It's comparable with wood pellets. The poop doesn't stick to it and the wet is a crumbly lump. Both wood and straw pellets are the easiest and quickest bedding I've ever mucked out.
I can't cope with other people's beds nowadays:)
I haven't added any bags yet, as to how often would dictate how wet your horses are and how deep you like your bed.
I'm going to add a bag tomorrow, but it doesn't really need it.
Both my horses are wet and I like a 6 inch bed as I find deeper bed is dryer and more pleasant to work with.
I found with wood pellets, a tonne would last my two horses, 3 months with my preferred bed depth and full daily muck out.
I'm hoping the straw pellets will last longer than that.
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Post by troop on Sept 15, 2011 13:54:48 GMT 1
Thanks for that i need a lightweight bedding as my back cant stand up to the usual straw and shavings so for my four this could be the answer
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Post by horsefeed on Sept 15, 2011 14:30:37 GMT 1
If LWP website is up todate, the Wp's are cheaper still.
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Post by oberon on Sept 21, 2011 19:54:54 GMT 1
The bed after two weeks. No extra bags have been added yet. How deep it is
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Post by troop on Sept 22, 2011 11:05:38 GMT 1
It looks pretty good
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Post by K8 on Sept 22, 2011 11:11:05 GMT 1
Do you think you could mix them in with wood pellets?? Or would you need to start again?
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Post by spanisheyes on Sept 22, 2011 11:17:42 GMT 1
Im liking the look of these! Off to get a quote..................
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Post by oberon on Sept 22, 2011 12:14:07 GMT 1
Do you think you could mix them in with wood pellets?? Or would you need to start again? You could mix them with anything, just like wood pellets. They both break down into a sand consistency.
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Post by troop on Sept 22, 2011 12:25:19 GMT 1
I cant seem to find someone to deliver them to me. Our local merchant thinks they can get some but bump price up . They have bales of shavings which are dusty and over 10 bale and aubiose but im not sure how much that is yet.
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Post by oberon on Sept 22, 2011 12:42:18 GMT 1
I cant seem to find someone to deliver them to me. Our local merchant thinks they can get some but bump price up . They have bales of shavings which are dusty and over 10 bale and aubiose but im not sure how much that is yet. I used Stable Gold horsebedding.uk.com/
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Post by Hannah on Sept 25, 2011 14:49:04 GMT 1
Will be interested to see how you feel about the straw pellets in a month or so. What is the verdict at the moment on preference? And do you know how long it will take to rot?
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Post by oberon on Sept 25, 2011 18:06:23 GMT 1
As far as rotting down, I'm afraid I don't know. I'm taking out poop (no bedding attatched) and a few little lumps of clumpy wet.
Prob best to contact the seller to ask info on rotting rate.
I agree that it will be interesting to see how they work out over the whole winter. My big lad is still insisting to stay out at night and he is the wettest, so I only have my old Arab using them at the moment.
I was totally happy with wood pellets and I'm finding these comparable. They do compress on the bottom and so would be especially ideal for concrete floors. The bed is dry and soft. Old boy lies down every night and seems happy. The colour is still golden yellow and there is no smell. There is little dust now when I muck out now that the pellets have broken down. Either way, my dust allergy and asthma has never been set of by the bed. I've never even sneezed.
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Post by oberon on Oct 5, 2011 13:46:54 GMT 1
The bed a month later. Still happy with the pellets. Not dusty but the bed is nice and dry, the pellets are lasting and there is no odour. The bed forms a solid base, with a soft sand on top. I'm finding that annoying as I am keen on digging the bed every day. It would be ideal for earth/concrete floors and for deep litter beds. I have neither but either way the bed is comfy. I just need to stop digging everything and leave it alone 'Space hopper bladder' horse is still happy to stay out 24/7, so the true test has yet to come when he comes in. Depth
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