J.P. McCrumb Woodshavings, Inc. - Why use Pelleted Pine Bedding instead of Pine Shavings or Wood Shavings

McCrumb Pelleted Pine absorbs four times its bulk density in urine. Traditional bedding such as straw and shavings are much less absorbent. McCrumb Pelleted Pine bedding is one of the most absorbent of all available beddings.

Traditional straw and shavings are getting harder to obtain.

McCrumb Pelleted Pine meets the requirements of equine research specialists who say that your bedding should be mold free and as dust free as possible.

McCrumb Pine Pellets are good for the environment. Pine shavings are being recycled to produce bedding pellets. After the horse owner is finished with the product, it can be recycled for compost and garden use.

McCrumb Pelleted Pine reduces respiratory problems in stalled horses. The more absorbent a bedding is, the lower the levels of ammonia in the barn and lower ammonia levels equate to reduced respiratory problems.

McCrumb Pine Pellets are available in a 40 lb. bag. Many other brands have a bag size of 30 lbs., making the cost per pound more.

McCrumb Pelleted Pine is recommended by veterinarians for reducing wet and dry hoof complications often aggravated by traditional beddings.

McCrumb Pine Pellets are 100% pine. Many other pellets contain mostly hardwood sawdust with a little pine mixed in. Pine absorbs more moisture and odor than hardwoods. Pine is also whiter and more attractive.

Using McCrumb Pelleted Pine bedding can save your stall cleaning time by over 50% and reduces waste piles. Traditional straw bedding must be completely removed and is soggy with urine and manure. With the pine pellets you need only remove the solids and really wet spots. Once every few months, completely remove the damp sawdust and replace with new material.