{"product_id":"sundown-egg-e-bed-chop-straw-poultry-bedding-with-eucalyptus-fragrance-19kg-free-p-p","title":"Sundown Egg-e-Bed Chop Straw Poultry Bedding with Eucalyptus Fragrance 19kg - Free P\u0026P","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSundown Egg-e-Bed Chop Straw Poultry Bedding with Eucalyptus Fragrance 19kg — Finely-Chopped British Wheat Straw for Hens \u0026amp; Poultry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSundown Egg-e-Bed is a premium finely-chopped wheat straw poultry bedding, double dust-extracted and fragranced with eucalyptus for a fresh, clean coop. Made from only the best British wheat straw, grown on local farms, Egg-e-Bed keeps transport miles low and quality high. The shorter chopped straw is ideal for the whole coop — and especially the nest boxes, where it encourages hens to nest and lay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely-chopped British wheat straw — soft and comfortable for hens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble dust-extracted using innovative vacuum method for a low-dust environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEucalyptus fragrance for a naturally fresh, clean-smelling coop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter chop length encourages nesting and laying behaviour in nest boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably sourced from local British farms — low transport miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19kg bag with free P\u0026amp;P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread a generous layer of Egg-e-Bed across the coop floor and in nest boxes. Replace regularly to maintain hygiene and freshness. The chopped straw is easy to fork out and compost after use. For best results in nest boxes, layer 5–8cm deep to encourage hens to settle and lay. Always remove wet or soiled bedding promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Egg-e-Bed made from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEgg-e-Bed is made from finely-chopped British wheat straw, sourced from local farms. It contains no wood, shavings or synthetic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is it dust-extracted?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSundown uses an innovative vacuum double dust-extraction method on every bale of Egg-e-Bed, creating a low-dust environment that is better for the respiratory health of both your birds and you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does it have a eucalyptus fragrance?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA eucalyptus fragrance is added during production to give the bedding a fresh, clean smell — helping to keep the coop smelling pleasant between cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it encourage my hens to use the nest boxes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the shorter chop length of Egg-e-Bed is specifically designed to encourage hens to nest and lay in the nest box. Many keepers find it significantly improves nest box usage compared to standard long straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this suitable for ducks and other poultry?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Egg-e-Bed is suitable for hens, ducks, geese and other poultry as coop or pen bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I dispose of used Egg-e-Bed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed Egg-e-Bed can be composted — wheat straw is an excellent composting material that breaks down quickly and enriches the compost heap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sundown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55653134893432,"sku":"C-5060968080037","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6558\/2781\/files\/eggebed-sustanability.png?v=1788851531","url":"https:\/\/www.littlepeckers.co.uk\/products\/sundown-egg-e-bed-chop-straw-poultry-bedding-with-eucalyptus-fragrance-19kg-free-p-p","provider":"Little Peckers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}