FAQ's
Why is Miscanthus known for being the best Low-Dust bedding option?
Miscanthus fibers are naturally dense and less prone to breaking into fine particles thus reducing the amount of dust generated during use. At Silversoft we go even further as our bedding undergoes additional cleaning and screening during production to remove fine dust and impurities before packaging.
Can I use this bedding for other animals?
Absolutely! Silversoft Animal bedding is safe and highly recommended for animals, big and small, household pets, Alpaca, Lambs, Pigs, Cows or anyone in your barnyard. It works as a fantastic cat litter as it clumps and absorbs the strong urine smell. You will love it for your Chickens too!
Why is low - dust an important quality in animal bedding?
OSHA considers dust from wood shavings to be a known carcinogen to humans....imagine what it's doing to your horse. Silversoft Miscanthus bedding meets *OSHA exposure limits for nuisance particulates: *<2% passes 500 - micron sieve.
How many bags of Silversoft bedding should I use for my initial stall set-up?
Depending on how you like your stall, we recommend 4-6 bags of bedding for the initial set-up of 10 x 12 stall. Please visit the stall set up and maintenance pg for instructional videos.
Why is Miscanthus so absorbent?
Miscanthus bedding is highly absorbent due to several factors: Miscanthus has a high surface area, Its structure allows effective moisture absorption. Miscanthus is rich in cellulose, and holds water well. Because it is porous in nature, this fibrous, porous nature traps moisture. Miscanthus is very low density and lightweight, this texture improves air circulation and moisture retention. These natural properties resists clumping, and maintain absorbance over time.
How does absorbency help reduce my costs?
HIghly absorbent Miscanthus is able to absorb 4x its' weight in moisture making it substantially more absorbent than wood shavings and straw. In fact, the bedding is so absorbent, moisture is held in an extremely compact area allowing you to surgically remove the wet material and back fill with dry material without wasting any clean material.