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Bedding choices...

Posted by Ruth Goode on September 25, 2011 at 8:34am in Goats 101

Another bedding question...Has anyone tried the Ground Corn Cobs for goat stalls bedding?  I am wondering if it would be easier to see the wet spots?  Or if there is any problems with using it? 

 

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  • Rachel Whetzel at MigMog Acres September 25, 2011 at 10:02pm

    yeah, that's definitely another factor. I don't remember cob being warm.

  • Deborah Niemann-Boehle September 25, 2011 at 8:15pm
    I don't think it would be very warm, but have not actually tested it myself. After spending lots of hours sitting with goats in labor, I do know that straw is a lot warmer than shavings.
  • Rachel Whetzel at MigMog Acres September 25, 2011 at 12:21pm
    I've never used it, but I know that it was (back when I worked in the pet industry) popular for small animals. I was never impressed with it's wicking ability. IMO, I'd stick with bedding that wicks (and so hides) dampness better. I think you'd have issues with that and the corn cob. Also, corn cob was spendy... and it molded really easy if I remember correctly. I don't know if prices have changed.
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