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8 and 28lb bags of hemp bedding for chickens. Made in the USA.

Hemp Hurd Animal Bedding

ULTRA ABSORBENT

LOW DUST

Natural Hemp Bedding for Chickens, Horses and Small Pets

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Highly Absorbent and odor-controlling
Low dust and safe
Comfortable for animals of all sizes
Sustainably grown in the Midwest

Our Hemp Animal Bedding is low dust and 2x more absorbent than pine shavings. Helps keep chicken coops and horse stalls drier, fresher, and more comfortable. Grown and made in Minnesota, safe, and chemical-free.

Why You'll Love It

  • 2x more absorbent than shavings and reduces ammonia odors

  • Low-dust and chemical-free for healthier animals

  • Less bedding used, more time saved

  • Compostable and easy to dispose

Sizes to Fit Your Needs

8lb Bag
Ideal for chicks, laying hens, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, mice, turtles, hedgehogs, snakes, and other small animals.

28lb Bag
Ideal for backyard chicken coops, horses and ponies, pigs, goats, hobby farms, and anyone looking for larger quantities.

Farm-Grown Comfort for Coops, Stalls & Pets

Hemp hurd bedding helps absorb moisture, reduce odor, and keep animals more comfortable between cleanings.

Small Pet Enclosures

Low Dust for Sensitive Lungs 
Soft and Comfortable 
Compostable 

Horse Stalls

Soft Under Hooves 
Highly Absorbent in Stalls 
Easier Manure Separation 

Chicken Coops

Reduces Coop Moisture 
Helps Control Odors 
Less Dust Overall 

Hemp Bedding vs. Straw & Wood Shavings

Wondering if hemp bedding is right for your animals? Here’s how it compares and where it works best.

Comparison of hemp hurd, straw, and wood shavings across seven bedding benefits.
Benefits Hemp Hurd Straw Wood Shavings
Absorbency High Moderate Moderate
Environmental Impact High High Moderate
Biodegradable High High Moderate
Pest Resistance High Low Moderate
Soil Health Improvement High Moderate Low
Sustainability High High Moderate
Insulation High High Moderate
High Moderate Low

Benefits of Hemp Animal Bedding

Low-Dust for
Respiratory Support

Hemp bedding is low-dust and chemical-free. Making it safe for you and your animals while promoting healthy respiratory function and indoor spaces.

2x More Absorbent for drier spaces

Hemp bedding absorbs 2x more moisture than pine shavings or straw. Which means a drier, more comfortable coop, stall, or cage.

Odor Control That Lasts

Hemp bedding's absorbency helps to naturally reduce odors from excess moisture and ammonia buildup. Resulting in fresher environments and less cleanouts.

Longer Lasting Bedding

Because hemp bedding absorbs more and breaks down more slowly, it tends to last longer than traditional materials. Meaning fewer replacements and less time spent cleaning.

Additional usages: sustainable building materials, biofuels, packaging, industrial applications, bioplastics, filtration material.

The Green Fox Advantage

Pest Resistant

Naturally helps to keep rodents and unwanted guests away

Clean, Controlled, Comfy

Low-dust and a safe, soft surface to keep your pets happy

Multifunctional

Regulates temperature and airflow year-round for animals big and small

Earth Friendly

Grown annually, biodegradable, and recyclable unlike other bedding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hemp Hurd? 

Hemp hurd is the woody core of the industrial hemp plant. Naturally absorbent and low dust, it is used to make animal bedding that creates a cleaner and drier environment for chickens, horses, rabbits, and other animals.

Is hemp bedding safe for chickens? 

Yes. Green Fox Hemp Hurd animal bedding is safe for chickens in all life stages. Hemp bedding is chosen over traditional bedding because it’s low dust, naturally absorbent, and reduces ammonia odors.

How often should hemp bedding be changed? 

Spot cleaning is common with hemp bedding because of its high absorbency ,making full cleanouts less frequent. It is still recommended to add fresh bedding during spot cleaning and do a full cleanout very 2-3 months.

Does hemp bedding help with ammonia odors? 

Hemp bedding’s natural absorbency reduces moisture and ammonia odor build up, keeping your coop drier and fresher for longer. 

Is hemp bedding better than pine shavings? 

Hemp bedding is 2x more absorbent than wood shavings, low dust and free of chemicals and additives. Customers find that they use less hemp bedding compared to wood shavings over time and their animals’ environments stay cleaner.

Is hemp bedding compostable? 

Yes! Hemp bedding is compostable and biodegradable, making disposal easy and eco-friendly.

Is hemp bedding safe for rabbits and guinea pigs? 

Yes. Green Fox Hemp Hurd animal bedding is a safe bedding option for small pets because it is soft, low-dust, and chemical-free.

What size bag should I buy? 

Our 8lb hemp bedding bag is ideal for chicks, laying hens, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, mice, turtles, hedgehogs, snakes, and other small animals.

Our 28lb bag is ideal for backyard chicken coops, horses and ponies, pigs, goats, hobby farms, and anyone looking for larger quantities.