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Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale Natural Barley Straw Bedding for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs & Poultry - 22 litres
Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale – 22 Litres
Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale 22L is a convenient, natural Australian barley straw bedding product, ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and other suitable small animals.
Made from barley straw sourced from local Australian farms, this mini bale provides a practical bedding and nesting material for pet enclosures, hutches, chicken coops and sheltered animal housing.
The straw is processed and packed into a convenient 22-litre bag, making it easier to carry, handle and store than a traditional full-sized farm bale.
Whether you're preparing a comfortable sleeping area for your rabbit, refreshing your guinea pig enclosure or adding fresh nesting material to your chicken coop, Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale is a practical bedding choice.
Key Benefits
- Natural Australian barley straw
- Ideal for rabbit and guinea pig bedding
- Suitable for poultry housing and nesting areas
- Provides a natural bedding and resting surface
- Helps create comfortable sleeping and sheltered areas
- Encourages natural nesting and burrowing behaviour
- Convenient 22-litre mini bale
- Easy to handle, transport and store
- Suitable for backyard chicken coops
- Practical for indoor and outdoor pet enclosures
- Sourced from local Australian farms
- No added artificial colours or fragrances
- Convenient alternative to purchasing a full-sized straw bale
Natural Barley Straw Bedding
Barley straw is the dried stalk material remaining after barley grain is harvested.
It is commonly used in animal housing as a natural bedding and nesting material.
Straw provides a loose layer that can be arranged inside hutches, sleeping compartments and sheltered areas.
When maintained correctly, it can help provide animals with a comfortable resting environment.
Unlike feeding hay, barley straw is relatively low in nutritional value and is primarily intended for bedding rather than as a main food source.
Ideal for Rabbit Bedding
Rabbits benefit from comfortable, sheltered areas where they can rest, hide and engage in natural behaviours.
Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale can be used to create:
- Comfortable sleeping areas
- Natural nesting spaces
- Sheltered resting areas
- Burrowing and digging areas
- Additional bedding during cooler weather
The loose straw can be arranged into a deeper layer where appropriate, allowing rabbits to explore and move the material naturally.
Important: Straw should not replace the unlimited supply of suitable grass hay that rabbits require for digestive and dental health.
Suitable for Guinea Pig Bedding
Guinea pigs need clean, comfortable living environments with suitable resting and hiding spaces.
Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale can be used as bedding in guinea pig hutches and enclosures.
It is suitable for use in:
- Sheltered sleeping areas
- Resting compartments
- Enclosure bedding layers
- Protected nesting spaces
Check the straw before use and remove any excessively coarse or sharp stalks that could cause discomfort or injury.
For guinea pigs, softer bedding materials may be preferable in areas where animals spend extended periods resting.
Always provide guinea pigs with unlimited access to appropriate feeding hay.
Ideal for Chicken Coops & Poultry
Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale is also suitable for backyard poultry housing.
Natural barley straw can be used in:
- Chicken nesting boxes
- Hen houses
- Poultry sleeping areas
- Sheltered coop floors
- Suitable poultry bedding areas
The straw provides a natural material that hens can arrange when nesting.
For best results, keep bedding dry, remove wet or heavily soiled material promptly and maintain good ventilation.
Supports Natural Animal Behaviour
Providing suitable bedding helps create an environment where animals can engage in normal activities.
Rabbits may enjoy digging, moving and rearranging loose straw.
Chickens may use straw to create nesting spaces.
Small animals can benefit from sheltered resting areas containing suitable natural bedding.
Providing enrichment and comfortable housing is an important part of responsible animal care.
Convenient 22-Litre Mini Bale
Torwood Farm's mini bale range is designed for pet owners who want natural farm products without the inconvenience of storing large bales.
The compact 22-litre format is particularly useful for:
- Backyard rabbit owners
- Guinea pig owners
- Small chicken coops
- Pet breeders
- Hobby farms
- Small animal enclosures
- Households with limited storage space
The bagged mini bale is easier to carry and transport than a traditional full-sized straw bale.
Pack Size: 22 litres
How to Use
Rabbits
Place a suitable amount of barley straw into clean, dry sleeping compartments or sheltered bedding areas.
Arrange the straw loosely to provide a comfortable resting and nesting surface.
Guinea Pigs
Spread a suitable layer of straw in a clean enclosure or sheltered resting area.
Remove any sharp or coarse stalks and consider combining it with softer, appropriate bedding where needed.
Chickens & Poultry
Place barley straw into clean nesting boxes or suitable sheltered areas of the chicken coop.
Replace wet or soiled straw regularly to maintain hygiene.
Bedding Maintenance
To help maintain a clean and comfortable environment:
- Remove heavily soiled or wet bedding daily.
- Add fresh straw where required.
- Replace the bedding completely when necessary.
- Clean and dry the enclosure before adding new bedding.
- Maintain suitable ventilation.
- Check regularly for dampness, mould or contamination.
Bedding should be changed as frequently as necessary for the number of animals and the enclosure conditions.
Storage Instructions
Store Torwood Farm Mini Straw Bale in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location.
Keep away from:
- Rain and moisture
- Damp floors
- Excessive humidity
- Rodents and pests
- Chemicals and contaminants
Inspect straw before use.
Do not use straw showing signs of mould, musty odours, excessive dust or deterioration.
As a natural agricultural product, colour, texture and stalk length may vary between batches.
