Clean Coop. Happy Hens. Healthier Planet. Give your flock a cleaner, drier, and healthier place to live with Carolina Coops® Hemp Hurd Bedding. Made from premium hemp hurd, this natural poultry bedding helps absorb moisture, reduce odors, and support the deep litter method inside your chicken coop. Whether you clean your coop often or prefer a low-maintenance deep litter system, hemp hurd bedding gives your hens a soft, dry, and comfortable surface while helping you spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your flock. Why Choose Hemp Hurd Bedding? Carolina Coops Hemp Hurd Bedding is designed for chicken keepers who want better bedding, fewer odors, and a cleaner coop. Hemp hurd is the absorbent inner core of the hemp plant, making it a smart choice for moisture control in the henhouse. Carolina Coops notes that hemp bedding is made from the inner hurd of the hemp plant and uses a mix of larger and smaller dedusted pieces for absorbency. Product Highlights Ultra-absorbent hemp hurd bedding Great for chicken coops, poultry houses, and deep litter systems Low-dust and non-allergenic Helps reduce coop odors Soft and comfortable for chickens Compostable and biodegradable Great for chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, quail, rabbits, goats, and more Shipping included Better Bedding for a Better Chicken Coop Your chickens spend a lot of time in their coop, so the bedding matters. Cheap bedding can mat down, hold moisture, create odors, and make cleaning harder. Carolina Coops Hemp Hurd Bedding helps keep the litter bed dry and manageable, which supports a cleaner environment for your flock. This bedding is especially useful in a Carolina Coops henhouse with a deep litter bed. Add a base layer, let the bedding and droppings build naturally, and stir as needed. Over time, the litter begins to break down and compost inside the coop. When used properly with the deep litter method, Carolina Coops states that hemp bedding can help you go a year or longer between full cleanouts. Perfect for the Deep Litter Method The deep litter method is one of the easiest ways to manage chicken coop bedding. Instead of removing all the bedding every week, you build layers over time. The carbon from the hemp bedding works with the nitrogen from chicken droppings to create a naturally composting environment. To start, add a layer of hemp hurd bedding to your henhouse floor. Carolina Coops recommends starting with 2 to 4 inches and adding more on top when needed. How to Maintain Your Hemp Bedding Start with a 2–4 inch layer of hemp hurd bedding. Stir the bedding with a rake when needed. Add a fresh layer if you notice odor. Keep your coop well ventilated. Avoid overcrowding your henhouse. Skip diatomaceous earth in the deep litter bed because it can harm beneficial microbes. With the right balance, your coop can smell earthy instead of harsh, and the finished litter can become rich compost for your garden after it cures. Helps Control Moisture and Odor Moisture is one of the biggest problems in a chicken coop. Wet bedding can lead to strong odors, ammonia buildup, and an unhealthy environment. Hemp hurd bedding helps absorb moisture and keep the litter bed drier. Carolina Coops lists hemp as 4 times more absorbent than pine shavings or straw, making it a strong choice for chicken keepers who want better odor control and easier coop maintenance. Low-Dust Bedding for Healthier Air Dusty bedding can be hard on chickens and chicken keepers. Carolina Coops Hemp Hurd Bedding is processed to be ultra-low dust, helping support fresher air inside the coop. That makes it a smart option for enclosed henhouses, covered runs, brooders, and flock owners who want a cleaner bedding choice. Eco-Friendly and Compostable Hemp grows quickly, breaks down naturally, and can return to the soil as compost. Carolina Coops Hemp Hurd Bedding is biodegradable, compostable, and listed as free of chemicals and pesticides. After a full coop cleanout, let the used litter cure before adding it to the garden. Once properly composted, it can become a valuable soil amendment for garden beds, flowers, and vegetables. Coverage and Bag Size Carolina Coops Hemp Hurd Bedding is available in easy-to-carry bags. Approximate Bag Sizes 33 lb For a 4' x 6' henhouse, Carolina Coops suggests using 2 to 8 bags to start the deep litter bed, depending on your preferred depth. Great For Backyard chicken coops Carolina Coops deep litter beds Henhouses Poultry bedding Brooders Duck coops Quail coops Turkey housing Rabbit bedding Goat bedding Compost-focused chicken keeping Frequently Asked Questions What is hemp hurd bedding? Hemp hurd bedding is made from the inner core of the hemp plant. This part of the plant is highly absorbent, making it ideal for chicken coop bedding, poultry bedding, and deep litter systems. Is hemp bedding good for chickens? Yes. Hemp bedding is soft, absorbent, low-dust, and compostable. It helps keep the coop drier and more comfortable for your flock. Can I use hemp bedding for the deep litter method? Yes. Carolina Coops Hemp Hurd Bedding is an excellent choice for the deep litter method because it absorbs moisture, supports composting, and helps manage odors. How much hemp bedding do I need? Start with a 2–4 inch layer. Add more bedding when needed, especially if you notice odor or wet spots. How often do I need to clean out the coop? When used properly with the deep litter method, hemp bedding can help you go a year or longer between full cleanouts. Can used hemp bedding go in the garden? Yes, but let it cure first. Used chicken bedding contains manure, so it should compost before being added directly to garden beds. Is hemp bedding better than pine shavings? Hemp bedding absorbs more moisture, breaks down well for compost, and is a great choice for deep litter systems. It also tends to stay drier and cleaner than many traditional bedding options.
