Biochar for Pets
Pure biochar can also deliver several benefits to pet owners. The porous structure and sponge-like properties of biochar can improve hutch and pen hygiene and animal health by absorbing moisture, reducing odours, and reducing ammonia emissions. The used bedding can be added to the compost heap to produce amazing compost for your garden.
Biochar is used with chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, horses, etc.
They can also digest the biochar safely as it is produced to animal standards and contains no nasties, should they decide to have a nibble!
Case studies suggest that sprinkling a thin layer of biochar on the base of the hutch, under your usual choice of bedding has the best results. You may find focusing biochar use in ares of the hutch that are particularly wet to be your best method, but why not experiment and see what works best for you! As you would when introducing any new product to your pets environment, always monitor closely to ensure no issues arise.
- Reduced odours and ammonia resulting in improved air quality.
- Absorbs moisture keeping bedding dryer and reducing risk of dermatitis and other ailments caused by damp conditions.
- Reduced pathogens and pests by reducing damp conditions in which bacteria thrive.
- Absorbs nitrogen and nutrients which can be composted and applied to gardens.
