Wood shavings should not be confused with wood chips, since they are manufactured by an entirely different process. Our machines cut the wood lengthwise, with the grain of the wood, to obtain thin, curly, fluffy shavings rather than the hard, chunky texture of chips. A wide range of product characteristics can be obtained with different machine settings, with corresponding variations in production rates.

There are several reasons why wood shavings are preferred over other materials for bedding:

1. Shavings have excellent absorbency properties, so they take up moisture quickly and also dry readily.

2. Bedding is softer and more comfortable, which makes for healthier, more contented animals.

3. Cleaning of livestock pens and stalls is easy and economical, since bedding can be sifted with a manure fork and reused.

4. Shavings are relatively thin, and so they decay readily when spread on the land after use.

5. Nuisance growth from spreading plant seeds on the land is eliminated.

6. By drying the shavings, extremely low levels of bacteria and other microorganisms may be achieved, providing much peace of mind for those facilities concerned with cross-contamination.