Experimenting with Wood Shavings as Bedding

Last winter we used straw in the pigs shelters. The straw works well as bedding for the pigs to snuggle up in during the wet and cold months, however, once it gets wet it stays water logged and you must move the pigs to a new shelter area.

So this winter we are going to try an experiment with wood shavings as bedding. The wood shavings cost less and are supposed to absorb water better. We’re using the GEM White Shavings which are made from NW Douglas fir shavings, so we’re returning natural organic material to the land. 

Sasquatch will report back with the results.