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What is the bedding material density of various bedding materials?

Loose form:

  • Hay - 3.5-4.4 lbs/cu ft
  • Straw - 3.0-7.0 lbs/cu ft
  • Shavings - 9.0 lbs/cu ft
  • Sawdust - 7.0-12.0 lbs/cu ft

 

Baled form:

  • Hay - 6.0-8.0 lbs/cu ft
  • Straw - 4.0-5.0 lbs/cu ft
  • Shavings - 20.0 lbs/cu ft

 

Chopped form:

  • Hay - 5.0-7.0 lbs/cu ft
  • Straw - 6.0-8.0 lbs/cu ft
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