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Dengie Fresh Bed Chicken

Chopped straw bedding for hens, developed with the British Hen Welfare Trust

£17.35

Not sure of the size? Check the measuring guide

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On who benefits most

Dengie pitch this particularly at ex-battery hens, who often prefer to snuggle on the floor rather than use a perch - a hen roosting normally will get less specific benefit from floor bedding than one spending most of its time down at ground level, though there is no reason it cannot be used generally.

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Why we chose it

Being developed with the British Hen Welfare Trust rather than a generic straw maker gives this a specific credibility for exactly the hens most likely to need floor bedding rather than a perch. The faster composting is also a real practical saving if you are mucking out and using the waste on a garden.

— Matt, founder

Size guide & how to measure

A good bed lets your pet stretch out and curl up. Measure your pet nose-to-tail while they’re lying down, then add room to move.

How to measure

Measure your pet from nose to base of tail while lying relaxed.
Add roughly 15–25 cm so they can stretch out fully.
For pets that like to curl, you can size down slightly for a snug, den-like feel.

Size	Typical internal length	Rough guide
S	up to ~50 cm	Cats, toy & small breeds
M	~50–70 cm	Small–medium dogs
L	~70–90 cm	Medium–large dogs
XL	90 cm +	Large & giant breeds

Ranges are approximate and vary by style. Always check this product’s Specifications for its exact dimensions.

Specifications

Brand: Deengie
Contains: Pine oil
Material: Chopped dust-extracted straw
Pack size: 50 litre
Developed with: British Hen Welfare Trust

Full description

Ex-battery hens in particular often prefer to settle on the floor of a coop rather than up on a perch, which means the floor bedding is doing more work for them than it would for a hen that roosts normally - and that is exactly the case Dengie make for developing this bedding with the British Hen Welfare Trust rather than a generic straw product.

It is a chopped, dust-extracted straw, which Dengie say composts more quickly than shavings or wood pellets once it is cleared out. The straw also carries pine oil, which Dengie describe as having anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, aimed at keeping the coop floor in better condition between full cleans.

Chopped, dust-extracted straw
Developed in association with the British Hen Welfare Trust
Contains pine oil, described as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
Composts more quickly than shavings or wood pellets
50 litre bag

On who benefits most. Dengie pitch this particularly at ex-battery hens, who often prefer to snuggle on the floor rather than use a perch - a hen roosting normally will get less specific benefit from floor bedding than one spending most of its time down at ground level, though there is no reason it cannot be used generally.

Who it's for: keepers of rescued or ex-battery hens who spend time on the coop floor, and anyone who wants bedding that composts faster once mucked out.

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

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Common questions

Is this dust extracted?

Yes, Dengie describe it as chopped, dust-extracted straw.

What does the pine oil do?

Dengie say the pine oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, to help keep the coop floor in better condition.

Does it compost quickly?

Dengie say it composts more quickly than shavings or wood pellets.

Is this suitable for hens that use a perch?

It can be used generally, though it is particularly aimed at hens - often ex-battery birds - that spend more time on the floor than on a perch.

What size is it?

50 litre. Every measurement we hold for this product is in the specifications above.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

How do I choose the right size?

Use the size guide above to measure your pet, then pick the size whose range your measurement falls within. If you’re between sizes, size up. Still unsure? Email us before you order.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.