Large Animal

(equine, beef, swine, sheep, etc.)

• Clean stall thoroughly
• Spread bedding approx. 1/2 – 3/4″ thick  (~1 bag per 20 sq ft)
• Moistening bedding is optional
• Remove manure and urine soaked spots with rake daily
• Add 1 bag of bedding per week per animal (up to 2 bags for very large animals with high water intake)
• For equine, typically 50-60 bags are needed per horse annually

Fact Sheet:
The Benefits of Wood Pellet Bedding at Horse Facilities

Small Animal

(dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

• Clean litter box thoroughly
• Spread 1-2 inches of bedding over bottom
• Remove feces and urine soaked spots with rake or slotted scoop daily
• Add fresh bedding to litter box as needed
• Empty out litter box at least once a month and start with fresh bedding

Be a good steward and compost used bedding when possible. Some biomass combustion equipment can burn used bedding as a fuel.