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Simply Straw Bedding2.8 Cu Ft Bale

Low dust Highly absorbent Compostable Compact bale

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100% Wheat Straw

Quality Controlled

Warm and Insulating

Low Dust

Expands from a 2.8 cu ft compressed bale to approximately 8 cu ft of clean, golden wheat straw

Baled dry at harvest and stored under cover — no mold, no bird droppings, no unwanted surprises

Spreads easily and forks out cleanly, so daily stall chores take less time and effort

Naturally warm and insulating — an excellent choice for colder months, foaling stalls, and poultry coops

Grab single bales at UFA stores across Alberta, or order by the pallet for pickup at our Olds plant

Description

Simply Straw is golden wheat straw, baled dry and compressed so one 2.8 cu ft bale opens up to about 10 cu ft of bedding. It is a warm, breathable bed for foaling stalls in the colder months, livestock pens and poultry coops. Buy single bales at UFA Farm & Ranch Supply stores across Alberta, or order pallets and truckloads direct from us.

Simply Straw does one thing and does it well — it gives you clean, honest wheat straw you can feel good putting down. Every bale goes through strict quality control before it leaves the barn. Baled dry at harvest and stored under cover in a dedicated straw barn, it arrives free from mold, bird droppings, excess dust, and debris. Not all straw bedding can say that, and it makes a real difference when you're the one spreading it and your animals are the ones sleeping in it.

Each compressed bale comes in at 2.8 cu ft — easy to stack, easy to carry, and practical for barns that don't have unlimited storage. Open it up and it expands to roughly 10 cu ft of coverage. It spreads evenly, creates a warm breathable layer, and forks out cleanly at muck-out, which is the kind of thing you only appreciate once you've dealt with bedding that doesn't. It's a natural choice for foaling stalls in the colder months, and equally at home in livestock pens and poultry coops where warmth and insulation matter.

Single bales are stocked at UFA Farm & Ranch Supply stores right across Alberta, so if you only need a few, pick them up on your next run into town — the link on this page takes you straight to the UFA listing. Bedding a whole barn is a different job, and that comes direct from us: pallets are pickup from our Olds plant, and anything headed further afield goes as a full truckload with a delivered price. If you're weighing straw against pine shavings and aren't sure which direction to go, give us a call — we're happy to talk through what works best for your setup.

Pallets and truckloads are freight orders. See Shipping & freight for how freight quotes, delivery estimates and pickup work.

How to Use

Cut or remove the bale wrap and open the bale in the stall or area you're bedding. The straw will expand as it loosens — give it a shake and spread it out evenly with a fork. For a solid base layer in a horse stall, most owners start with four to six inches of depth and top up as needed between full clean-outs.

For foaling stalls, a deeper, fluffier bed is worth the extra bale. Straw provides good cushion and warmth, and a well-bedded foaling stall makes a real difference for both mare and foal.

Muck out daily by removing soiled straw and adding fresh material to maintain depth. Full strip-outs will depend on your stall traffic and the number of animals, but clean straw stays fresher longer when you stay on top of the daily pick-through.

Here is the updated FAQ section for Simply Straw Bedding:

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep should my straw bed be for a horse stall?

Most owners aim for four to six inches of depth as a working base. For foaling stalls or colder months, going deeper is worth the extra bale — a thick, cushioned bed makes a real difference for a mare and newborn foal. Thin bedding on a hard floor loses its value fast, so don't shortchange the initial setup.

How often should I do a full strip-out when using straw bedding?

That depends on your horse and how diligently you pick through daily, but most owners on straw do a full strip-out once a week and top up with fresh straw in between. Daily removal of wet and soiled patches keeps the bed fresher longer and means your full strip-outs are less of a project when you get to them.

Is straw bedding safe for horses that eat their bedding?

Some horses will pick at straw, which is generally not harmful in small amounts since wheat straw has low nutritional value. However, if your horse is a heavy bedding eater, it's worth monitoring and discussing with your vet — excessive straw consumption can contribute to impaction in some cases. If eating bedding is a consistent issue, pine shavings may be a more practical choice for that horse.

How do I get it — bales, pallets, or a full load?

Single bales are stocked at UFA Farm & Ranch Supply stores right across Alberta, so for a few bales you pick them up locally at the same price — the button on this page takes you straight to the UFA listing. Pallets come direct from us, pickup only from our Olds plant. Delivery is by the truckload: 34 pallets inside Alberta, 28 anywhere else, priced to your address.

What makes Simply Straw different from other bagged straw products on the market?

It comes down to quality control and how the straw is handled from field to barn. Simply Straw is baled dry, stored under cover, and arrives free from mold, bird droppings, seeds, and debris — things you can't always guarantee with bulk or generic bagged straw. The compression also means you're getting a consistent, predictable amount of coverage per bale rather than guessing at how far a loose bale will spread.

How does pallet pricing and pickup work?

Pallets are pickup only from our Olds plant, and they're priced by the pallet rather than the bale, which adds up quickly if you're bedding multiple stalls year-round. Send us a request through the pallet option on this page and we'll confirm your price and book you a pickup time, usually within one business day. We don't deliver single pallets — if it needs to come to you, it goes as a full truckload.

I've never used bagged compressed wheat straw before — is there a trick to opening them?

Cut and remove the bag. Give it a shake and use a fork to loosen it up — it breaks apart easily once the compression releases. There's no special technique required; it just needs a moment to open up before it beds properly.

How does Simply Straw hold up compared to cheaper straw I can source locally?

The difference comes down to how it's handled before it reaches you. Simply Straw is baled dry at harvest and stored under cover in a dedicated straw barn, which means it arrives free from mold, bird droppings, and excess debris. Locally sourced straw can be hit or miss depending on how it's been stored — and straw that's been sitting outside or in a leaky shed can introduce mold and contamination into your stall before you've even spread it.

Can I use Simply Straw in a poultry coop or livestock pen as well as horse stalls?

Absolutely — it works well across the barn. The warmth and insulation straw provides makes it a solid choice for poultry coops, livestock pens, and rabbit hutches, not just horse stalls. It's one of those products that earns its place in more than one spot.

Is straw a better choice than shavings during winter months?

Straw has a natural insulating quality that shavings don't match in the same way — it traps warmth at floor level and creates a cozy layer that horses appreciate when temperatures drop. Many barn managers switch to straw or add a straw base layer during winter specifically for that reason. If you're in a cold climate and your horses are stalled overnight through the winter, it's worth trying.

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WHAT MAKES IT WORTH IT

Why it's built different

We bed our own stalls with this. Here's what actually matters after a few hundred muck-outs — not marketing points, real ones.

Simply Clean Straw

A lot of straw bedding looks fine in the bale and tells a different story when you open it. Simply Straw goes through strict quality control — no mold, no bird droppings, no seeds, no debris. What you see is what you get.

Baled Right, Stored Right

This straw is baled dry at harvest and moved straight into a dedicated covered storage barn. That step matters more than most people realize. Moisture at any point in the process is how you end up with straw that smells off before it even hits the stall floor.

Compresses Small, Beds Big

Each bale is compressed to 2.8 cu ft so it's manageable to carry, easy to stack, and won't take over your tack room. Open it up and you've got roughly 10 cu ft of coverage ready to go.

Forks Out Clean

Good straw should work with you, not against you. Simply Straw spreads evenly and lifts cleanly at muck-out, which makes the daily routine faster and less frustrating than matted or debris-heavy bedding.

Works Across the Barn

Horse stalls, livestock pens, foaling boxes, poultry coops — this straw is a solid choice wherever you need warm, breathable, insulating bedding. One product that earns its place in more than one spot.

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