USA grown, dedusted hemp chicken bedding, packed in a 10lb bag for coops, nest boxes, brooders and runs. It is made from hemp hurd, the soft, woody inner core of the hemp stalk, cut to about 1/4 inch and cleaned of dust before bagging.

Shipping notice: bags ship via UPS to physical street addresses only. We cannot deliver to PO Boxes. If you check out with a PO Box, we will email you for a physical delivery address, and if we cannot get one, your order will be refunded. Pallet and truckload orders ship by LTL freight carrier.

Hemp hurd soaks up moisture and droppings, helps hold down ammonia smell, and breaks down in the compost pile. Many keepers find a coop stays drier and cleaner for longer with hemp than with straw or pine shavings.

Hemp Chicken Bedding Pricing: Bags, Pallets and Truckloads

Buying for a farm, feed store or co-op? Pallet and truckload orders are quoted with freight to your dock. Request a pallet or truckload quote and we will send you a delivered total.

Why Use Hemp Bedding for Chickens?

• Highly absorbent: hemp hurd is a porous, woody core that pulls moisture out of droppings, so the coop floor stays drier between cleanings.
• Dedusted: we remove the fine dust before bagging, which matters for a bird’s sensitive lungs and for you when you spread it.
• Helps control odor: a drier coop means less ammonia smell in the henhouse.
• Soft landing for eggs and feet: the 1/4 inch pieces make a cushioned layer in nest boxes and on roost floors.
• Almost all hurd: less than 2% bast fiber, so there are very few long strands to tangle around feet.
• Compostable: used bedding and manure go straight to the compost pile or garden.
• USA grown: industrial hemp from American farms, processed into bedding and shipped from our warehouse.

How Hemp Chicken Bedding Is Made

1. USA grown hemp stalks are harvested and baled.
2. Decortication separates the long outer bast fiber from the woody inner core.
3. The inner core hurd is cut to about 1/4 inch and dedusted, leaving less than 2% bast fiber.
4. It is bagged as chicken bedding, ready for the coop.

Hemp vs Pine Shavings, Straw and Sand for Chicken Coops

How to Use Hemp Bedding in a Chicken Coop

Regular cleaning method

Spread 3 to 4 inches on the coop floor and about 2 inches in each nest box. Scoop out wet spots and droppings every few days, then top up with fresh bedding. Replace the whole layer when it stays damp or starts to smell.

Deep litter method

Start with 4 to 6 inches. Stir or let the hens scratch it over every week or two, and add a fresh layer when the surface looks dirty. Over time the bottom layer composts in place. Clean the coop out once or twice a year and put the old bedding on the garden.

Brooders and chicks

Use 1 to 2 inches in the brooder. For the first few days, lay paper towel over the bedding so chicks learn to find their feed before they start scratching.

Hemp Bedding for More Than Chickens

This hemp animal bedding works anywhere you need a dry, low dust floor:

• Chickens, chicks and turkeys: coops, nest boxes, brooders and runs
• Ducks: duck houses get wet fast, and hemp absorbs more water than straw
• Quail: hutches and ground pens
• Goats: kidding pens and barn stalls
• Rabbits: hutches and litter boxes
• Horses: stalls, see our hemp horse bedding setup guide

Want to feel the different hemp beddings first? Try our hemp animal bedding sample kit.

Hemp Chicken Bedding FAQ

What is hemp bedding?

Hemp bedding is hemp hurd, the woody inner core of the industrial hemp stalk. After the outer bast fiber is removed, the core is cut into small pieces and dedusted. It is light, soft and very absorbent, which makes it a popular coop and stall bedding.

Is hemp bedding good for chickens?

Yes. It keeps the coop floor drier than straw, helps cut ammonia smell, has very little dust once it is dedusted, and composts well. Many backyard keepers use it for both regular cleaning and the deep litter method.

Is hemp bedding safe for baby chicks?

Yes. Use a shallow layer in the brooder and cover it with paper towel for the first few days so chicks eat their feed and not the bedding.

Will hemp bedding get my animals high?

No. This bedding is made from the stalk of industrial hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% THC. The hurd is the woody core of the stalk and contains no flower.

How often should I change hemp chicken bedding?

With the regular method, spot clean every few days and do a full change when the bedding stays damp. With the deep litter method, add fresh bedding on top as needed and clean out once or twice a year. Flock size, coop size and weather all change how fast you go through it.

Can I compost used hemp bedding?

Yes. Hemp hurd and chicken manure compost well together and make a rich garden amendment.

How much is shipping?

Bags ship by UPS Ground, and the rate is calculated by weight at checkout. You can order up to 20 bags online. For larger orders, a pallet shipped by LTL freight usually costs much less per bag, so request a quote. We cannot ship to PO Boxes, and online checkout is not available for Alaska and Hawaii.

Do you sell hemp bedding in bulk?

Yes. A pallet holds 100 bags (1,000lb) at $0.65 per lb. Truckloads are $0.55 per lb, and multiple truckloads are $0.45 per lb. Request a bulk quote for a delivered price.

Specifications

• Product: Hemp hurd animal bedding (inner core of industrial hemp stalk)
• Origin: USA grown
• Particle size: About 1/4 inch on average
• Bast fiber content: Less than 2%
• Processing: Decorticated and dedusted
• Bag size: 10lb
• Bag dimensions: 24 x 15 x 6 inches
• Pallet: 100 bags, 1,000lb
• Shipping: UPS Ground for 1 to 20 bags, LTL freight for pallets and truckloads
• Delivery address: Physical street address required. No PO Boxes

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