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Sez · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 1518 Location: Blackpool

I've been using them for a month now and I'm liking them. They create a soft, sand bed that's absorbant and odour free.

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westernfreak · Joined: 03 Nov 2009 Posts: 1093

How do they compare with wood pellets ? Price ect . ?

Nic · Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 2140

Yep, need more info Sez Smile

These sound interesting - stockists, prices and all other info gratefully received!
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Sez · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 1518 Location: Blackpool

Price wise, perhaps £15 more expensive than LWP, delivered.

I've heard rumours that straw pellets last longer, so that's why I've trialled them.

They compare to wood pellets, however they seem to be staying lighter longer and kick up a bit of dust when mucking out (however, I should point out that I have a severe dust allergy and asthma and cannot use normal straw - but I haven't even sneezed with these).

The bottom of the bed clumps into a base very quickly, so they would be ideal for a concrete/earth base, although I'm using them on rubber mats and the are fine.
The top is very soft and comfortable, Obi lies down each night.

At this point the jury is out as to whether I'd choose these or LWP again as I'm equally happy with both, so it would be whomever offers me the best deal.

A tonne of LWP lasts my two, dirty, heathens, 3 months in winter. If the straw pellets last longer - then I'll be happy.
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Sez · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 1518 Location: Blackpool

This is the quote I got a while ago

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 to Blackpool was £32.
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Sez · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 1518 Location: Blackpool

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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Sez · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 1518 Location: Blackpool

The bed, 5 weeks on. 'Space Hopper Bladder' still refusing to come in at night, so the true 'winter' hasn't really started yet

It's still the Arab in his bed;)
Dirty

and clean:)

I've put 3 bags down in the last 5 weeks to keep the opulent depth

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Nic · Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 2140

I took delivery of my first batch on Friday and already am voting a big thumbs up - thank you Sez Very Happy

Much easier to handle than straw, makes a really absorbent base and smells wonderful Cool

Think it will work out pricier than straw but way cheaper than hemp or miscanthus...Fingers crossed!
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GeorgieW · Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Posts: 89

am still watching and waiting until your wet horse comes in. I have a very very wet mare who is currently on straw as she is disgusting on shavings.

Sez · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 1518 Location: Blackpool