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Sweet Meadow Farm Straw Small Pet Bedding, 6-lb box

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  • This straw bedding provides a soft and snug place for your small pet to rest.
  • Offers great insulation to keep your little pal warm and cozy.
  • Dust-free for cleaner air and a healthier living environment.
  • Can also be used as a high-fiber snack for your furry friend.
  • Grown without the use of pesticides.

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20 Customer Questions

Can this be used in a squirrel house outside?

Answer by CatMommy • Apr 06, 2026
Squirrel quarters are small, so you might need to cut the straw, but this is the best.

Can this be used for outside cat house

Answer by CatMommy • Apr 06, 2026
Of Course! Best there is! Sweet smelling, too. If the shelter is small, you might need to cut the straw pieces. But I'm going back to this next winter.

Will this work for bedding for outside kitties?

Answer by Chewy • Sep 28, 2022
This straw is suitable for use with cats.

Straw doesn’t weigh much, so how big is the bag that comes with 15 ounces of straw?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 05, 2021
The straw 15 ounce package dimensions are about 16 inches tall by 8 inches wide and about 6 inches deep.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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By Maggie on Apr 5, 2025

It's good BUT...

I usually buy the smaller size that comes in bags for my outdoor feral shelter in my yard. Two bags does the trick for the one I have. This time I ordered the large

I usually buy the smaller size that comes in bags for my outdoor feral shelter in my yard. Two bags does the trick for the one I have. This time I ordered the large box and was disappointed. The quality is not the same as the small bags. The stuff in the bags is fine and lightweight. Easy for someone like me who is disabled to pull apart the pieces and stuff them where needed. The stuff in the box is heavy, kinda dirty, comes with tree branches (see photos)and is compacted into 2 seat cushion-looking type sheets. I don't know if it will dry as quickly as the finer stuff in the bags but rain is due for the rest of the week so I suppose I'll find out. I hope the very picky feral still uses her house after this switch. I will say that if you are doing a bin within a bin feral house the two sheets can easily just be plopped into in-between the bins for insulation. Definitely going back to the bags when winter comes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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By CatMama on Sep 30, 2025

Lots of Seed Heads to Remove form 1 Pound Bag

I appreciated that a previous reviewer noted having to remove seed heads from the straw. I'll be using this for feral cat shelters, so made sure to go through my

I appreciated that a previous reviewer noted having to remove seed heads from the straw. I'll be using this for feral cat shelters, so made sure to go through my first bag because those seed heads are bad news for kitties' fur and skin. You can see below what I had to pull out after digging through the straw for 20 minutes, nearly a quarter of the bag. I'm hoping I just got a bag of straw cut from the margins of the field. I appreciate the convenience of the 1 pound bags instead of lugging home a 1/2 bale from the Yard and Garden store, and I want to support a family business. From the outside the other 6 bags I ordered don't look as bad. I'll update if I find that the rest are in better shape.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Lisa on Aug 31, 2025

Puuurfect for my cat shelter!

This was the perfect amount for my cat shelter on my deck for any visitors that need to hunker down for warmth in the upcoming colder seasons. I will definitely

This was the perfect amount for my cat shelter on my deck for any visitors that need to hunker down for warmth in the upcoming colder seasons. I will definitely recommend and purchase this again!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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By VICKI on Nov 29, 2025

Resists water

Obi is a feral we've had for over a year. I wanted to give him a warmer place to sleep. We built this house, placed the straw there and in his favorite sleeping

Obi is a feral we've had for over a year. I wanted to give him a warmer place to sleep. We built this house, placed the straw there and in his favorite sleeping spots but he refused to sleep on the straw so I removed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Marsha on Oct 14, 2024

Love This Straw

I bought the 6 lb. Box and was hoping the cats would like it. Well if you’re thinking about buying it, Do Not Hesitate. It is the cleanest straw I have ever seen

I bought the 6 lb. Box and was hoping the cats would like it. Well if you’re thinking about buying it, Do Not Hesitate. It is the cleanest straw I have ever seen. My cats kept going in their houses while I was trying to get it in there. I laughed so hard because I was worried it would take some time for them to adjust. No problem!!! It’s cold here at night but still warms up during the day. They stay out for a little bit and then right back into the straw Beds. I do not usually write reviews but saw so many talking about a bad oder I didn’t want you getting discouraged and missing out on the happiness it has brought my Ferals. My box smells like Fresh picked Straw. It tells you how to keep it fresh right on the box. I think you will love it as much as this house does. God Bless All Our Kitty’s.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Sherri on Dec 14, 2025

Full Bale of Excellent Golden brown Straw!

This is by far the best straw I have ever purchased! I used it to stuff my outdoor Cat Shelter! Made a 100 percent world of difference! With the extreme cold weather

This is by far the best straw I have ever purchased! I used it to stuff my outdoor Cat Shelter! Made a 100 percent world of difference! With the extreme cold weather were having in Minnesota! I'm so Happy with this Purchase! I highly recommend it!! The Straw is golden brown, thick, not thin! Heavy for packing cat Shelters for Warmth! Thank You Chewy! For Coming through for me! I will Definitely purchase again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Jeanette on Dec 21, 2024

This Straw product keeps my Cat, BEAN, warm

The straw works way better than the hay because there is a difference between hay and straw! Hay is for food sustenance for other Animals; while straw provides insulation

The straw works way better than the hay because there is a difference between hay and straw! Hay is for food sustenance for other Animals; while straw provides insulation and warmth to my Cat, BEAN!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By christine on Dec 24, 2025

Perfect for my outdoor cat shelter

I purchased this straw to help insulate a really nice cat shelter that I built for a stray cat that showed up a few months ago. I think been using it because I

I purchased this straw to help insulate a really nice cat shelter that I built for a stray cat that showed up a few months ago. I think been using it because I can see some of the straws been knocked out of the little door. It serves its purpose and it’s really good. a nice big box full and it really helped out during a very, very cold spell. Really appreciate the quick delivery too. We’ll definitely purchase this again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Elyse on Sep 13, 2024

Smaller Pieces, Nice scent, Good Packaging

I use this for two cat huts & tiny garden along our back porch. These are feral cats I feed. Currently, the kittens take naps in the straw in the garden & sleep

I use this for two cat huts & tiny garden along our back porch. These are feral cats I feed. Currently, the kittens take naps in the straw in the garden & sleep in it @ night. They really like it! I previously purchased two bales of straw from our local Ag Store. They had a rope tied around each one. What a mess this made in my car. The pieces were long & clogged my shop vac. A mess outside, our porch & dragging it in the house. I threw the last half a bale away. Sweet Meadow Farm straw is smaller pieces, nice sweet smell. It's not scratchy like the other. It doesn't make a mess like the other did. Just all around "good". Yes, it does cost a little more, not a lot. It is worth it to me. We couldn't handle the mess of the other straw anymore. I will need to order more from Chewy soon for soon. It is time to clean their huts & put fresh straw in. I will only purchase this brand in the future. Love it & the cats, too!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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By Annemarie on Dec 3, 2025

Product works well for what I use it for.

The cats are feral. I use totes that I insulated with mylar-backed bubble wrap type of insulation. Then I add the straw for bedding and added warmth. They have survived

The cats are feral. I use totes that I insulated with mylar-backed bubble wrap type of insulation. Then I add the straw for bedding and added warmth. They have survived eleven winters in the North East. The straw is a little long so it's a bit more difficult to position in the totes. However, the cats don't seem to mind.