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Norfolk Pastures Bulk Straw XL

We only use barley straw, this is because of its golden colour and soft stalks, compared with wheat straw which is sharp and brittle and may cause harm to your small animal’s eyes.

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$8.87 $11.99 In stock

Category: Small Animal Hay & Bedding

We only use barley straw, this is because of its golden colour and soft stalks, compared with wheat straw which is sharp and brittle and may cause harm to your small animal’s eyes. It is less likely to cause eye injuries and infections because its stalks are softer. Wheat Straw is known to be sharper and brittle and much more likely to cause eye problems. Once again the straw is harvested when it is golden in colour and at its driest and stored in barns. It is left in longer strands for a more natural burrowing material.

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Mia T. ★★★★★

My guinea pigs immediately took to this straw—the stalks are truly golden and pliable, not a single sharp edge to worry about. It fills their hideout with a warm, natural look and they’ve been burrowing in it nonstop.

Penelope ★★★★★

The barley straw is noticeably softer than the wheat-based stuff I used before, so I don't worry about it poking their eyes. The golden colour looks nice in the hutch too, and the stalks break up easily for bedding.

Zoe ★★★☆☆

The barley straw is noticeably softer and more golden than the wheat-based bedding I used before, and it doesn't have any sharp brittle stalks. It makes for a snug, safe base for my rabbits, though I did need to add a bit more than expected for good coverage.