Standlee Premium Products Certified Straw Grab and Go Compressed Bale Animal Bedding, 18 cu. ft., Expanded

A: Hi there! Straw can be fed to donkeys. The preferred straw to feed is barley straw. Wheat straw is the second choice behind barley, however it can more fibrous and harder to chew. Our Certified Straw Grab and Go Compressed bales are processed from either wheat or barley straw. The packaging will not indicate which type of straw was used to create the bale. We would recommend consulting with your veterinarian to determine whether the product would be appropriate, given that the type of straw is not indicated on the packaging.

A: Yes, this straw is safe for gardens. While herbicides like 2,4-D and Sencor are used during the growing process, the residuals are short-lived, and there is no concern for the product carrying over after harvest. Reviewers have successfully used it to mulch garlic beds.

A: Yes, this straw is certified noxious weed free. However, it is not seed free and may contain barley or wheat seeds that can germinate if used for gardening or landscaping.

A: No, Roundup (glyphosate) is not used in the farming practices for this product. While it is not organic, only one application of 2,4-D herbicide is typically used for weed control during the growing process.

A: Yes, this straw is safe for use in vegetable gardens as an all-natural mulch or for composting. However, it is not organic and contains 2,4-D herbicide residues. Some reviewers reported that seeds within the straw may sprout or that herbicide residues impacted sensitive plants like tomatoes.

A: Hello, thank you for your question. Please reach out to Standlee directly for assistance with this specific inquiry.

A: Yes, this straw is an excellent choice for cat bedding. Reviewers have noted that it is particularly effective for outdoor and feral cat shelters because it repels moisture and provides warmth during the winter.

A: Hi there! The number of 2-string bales of straw a compressed Grab and Go Straw bale is equivalent to is simply dependent on the weight of the 2-string bales. In general, 2-string straw bales do tend to be lighter than hay bales of equivalent size, but some can be heavier.

A: Hi there! Our Standlee Certified Straw Grab and Go Bale works well for grass seed cover. This product is certified noxious weed free. Please note that our straw bales are not sterilized, meaning seeds may be present and could sprout under the right conditions. While this is a natural characteristic of straw, it is something to consider when using it for gardening or mulching purposes.  Barley straw is typically recommended to improve water quality; however, we cannot guarantee that a particular Grab and Go bale will contain barley straw. We utilize both barley and wheat straw for our Certified Straw Grab and Go bales and the bale packaging does not indicate which type of straw the bale contains.

A: Hi there! Yes, the Certified Straw Grab and Go Compressed Bale can be used around chickens and as poultry bedding.