Silva Animal Pellet Bedding

Silva Animal Pellet Bedding

Independently tested as part of Animalweb's Bedding Survey with Dr.David Marlin - Why did we choose Silva Crumb Horse Bedding Pellets?

Made from 100% kiln-dried pine, Silva Crumb is specifically manufactured for equine bedding.

What makes it different?

• Very low dust – independently tested, ideal for horses with respiratory sensitivities
• Highly absorbent – reduces bedding waste and keeps the stable drier for longer
• Natural ammonia control – light coloured pine, naturally neutralises stable odours
• Quick to set up, simple to maintain – smaller, more manageable muck heap
• Fully biodegradable and sustainably sourced

What is Silva Crumb made from?

Silva Crumb is made from 100% selected kiln dried pine sourced from sustainable, managed forests. The pine is processed into soft, absorbent wood fibre that creates a comfortable bedding for horses. No recycled wood, waste timber, or mixed wood species are used.

The kiln-drying process helps produce a consistently low-dust bedding, making Silva Crumb suitable for horse owners looking to support stable hygiene and respiratory health. The natural pine fibres are highly absorbent, helping to keep beds drier while reducing the amount of bedding needed during daily mucking out.

Silva Crumb contains no added chemicals or artificial fragrances – just carefully processed pine wood fibre designed specifically for horse bedding.

Is Silva Crumb made from 100% Pine?

Yes. Silva Crumb is made from 100% kiln-dried pine, with no recycled wood, MDF, chipboard or added chemicals. We carefully source our pine to produce a premium horse bedding that is highly absorbent, naturally controls ammonia and creates a soft, comfortable bed for your horse.

The wood fibre is compressed into pellets using heat and pressure, meaning no glues or binding agents are required. Once water is added, the pellets expand into a light, fluffy bedding that is easy to maintain and economical to use.

What's different about Silva Crumb pine bedding pellets compared to other wood pellets?

Silva Crumb pellets are made specifically for the equine market in a safe quality assured process from virgin pine timber which is a natural by-product of the timber industry. The selected timber we use is kiln-dried, dust extracted, and screened in a controlled environment before being pelletised and bagged. Nothing else is added to the pellets. Our pellets have been independently tested as part of Dr David Marlin and Animalweb bedding testing – you can read a summary of our results here.

Our pellets typically last for longer in the stable than pellets made for burning  because we source a particular 100% pine species as the raw material and the exacting manufacturing processes results in a crumb based pellet.  The crumb material is highly absorbent and easily can hold over 3 x its weight in water. Plus mucking out is straight forward in terms of sifting out the waste which reduces how much is thrown away.

Does Silva Crumb help with ammonia control in the stable?

Yes. Silva Crumb is highly absorbent, helping to lock moisture into the bedding and reduce the conditions that allow ammonia to build up in the stable. The natural properties of pine can also help minimise odours and resins in the pine contribute to a fresher stable environment.

Regular mucking out and removing wet bedding remain essential, but many customers notice a significant reduction in ammonia odour after switching to Silva Crumb.

A cleaner, drier bed not only creates a more pleasant stable but also supports a healthier environment for both horses and their owners.