Straw - Small Squares and Round Bales

Small Square Straw Bale 5kg

This small square straw bale contains freshly baled barley and wheat straw for animal bedding, poultry nesting, garden mulch and general property use. Its compact 5kg size is easier to carry, store and spread than a full farm bale, making it practical for backyard animals and home gardens.

The straw provides a dry, natural layer for compatible animal enclosures and can also be spread over garden soil to help reduce moisture loss, suppress emerging weeds and protect exposed ground.

Bedding, Mulch & Garden Use

For animal housing, barley and wheat straw create a lightweight bedding or nesting layer that helps separate animals from bare flooring. It is suitable for poultry coops, nesting boxes, shelters and compatible small-animal enclosures when kept clean and dry.

In garden beds, straw works as an organic surface mulch around vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and established plants. It shades the soil, slows moisture evaporation and gradually breaks down over time.

Product Details

• Material: Freshly baled barley and wheat straw

• Product type: Small square straw bale

• Weight: Approximately 5kg

• Dimensions: Approximately 40 × 20 × 25cm

• Suitable for: Animal bedding, poultry nesting, garden mulch and soil coverage

• Common uses: Coops, shelters, garden beds, pathways and exposed soil

• Format: Compact compressed bale

How to Use as Animal Bedding

Break the bale apart and spread the straw across a clean, dry enclosure floor or nesting area.

• Remove wet or heavily soiled bedding first

• Fluff the straw before spreading

• Apply an even layer across the required area

• Check bedding daily for moisture and droppings

• Replace dirty or damp sections promptly

• Clean the complete enclosure regularly

• Keep feeding hay separate from bedding straw

The required bedding depth and replacement frequency will depend on the animal, enclosure size and weather conditions.

How to Use as Garden Mulch

Remove existing weeds and water the soil before applying the straw.

• Spread an even layer across the garden bed

• Leave a clear gap around plant stems and tree trunks

• Add more straw as the layer settles or breaks down

• Keep mulch clear of drains and frequently used paths

• Secure the straw in exposed or windy areas if required

Straw mulch is useful through warm Australian conditions because it helps reduce rapid moisture loss from exposed garden soil.

Soil Protection

Straw may also be spread over disturbed or exposed soil to reduce surface movement caused by wind and rain. It can be used around newly planted areas, garden slopes and patches of bare ground requiring temporary cover.

For sloping or windy areas, secure the straw with netting, branches or another suitable covering to keep it in place.

Important

This product is straw rather than feeding hay. Straw is mainly the dried stalk remaining after cereal grain harvesting and is commonly used for bedding, mulch and property applications.

Rabbits, guinea pigs, horses and other herbivores still require suitable feeding hay or roughage as part of their daily diet. Straw should not replace their main nutritional fibre source.

Storage

• Store under cover in a dry, ventilated area

• Keep the bale away from rain and damp floors

• Protect it from rodents and insects

• Keep it away from flames, heaters and ignition sources

• Do not use straw that becomes mouldy or smells musty

Key Features & Benefits

• Freshly baled barley and wheat straw

• Suitable for animal bedding and nesting areas

• Useful for chicken coops and poultry housing

• Can be used as garden mulch

• Helps reduce moisture loss from soil

• Helps suppress emerging weeds

• Suitable for temporary soil protection

• Compact small-square bale

• Easier to handle than a full-sized farm bale

• Approximately 5kg per bale

• Approximate dimensions of 40 × 20 × 25cm

• Available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies in South-West Sydney

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the small square straw bale made from?

It contains freshly baled barley and wheat straw compressed into a compact small square bale.

What can this straw bale be used for?

It can be used for animal bedding, poultry nesting areas, garden mulch, exposed soil coverage and light erosion-control applications.

Is this straw suitable for chicken bedding?

Yes. It can be spread across poultry housing and used inside nesting areas. Remove damp and soiled straw regularly to keep the coop clean and dry.

Can rabbits and guinea pigs use it as bedding?

Yes. It may be used as bedding or nesting material, but rabbits and guinea pigs still need constant access to suitable feeding hay.

Can I use straw around vegetables?

Yes. Straw can be spread around established vegetable plants to reduce moisture loss and suppress weeds. Leave a small gap around stems to prevent trapped moisture.

Is straw the same as hay?

No. Hay is harvested as animal feed, while straw is mainly the dried stalk left after cereal grain harvesting. Straw is generally used for bedding and garden applications.

How much does the bale weigh?

The small square bale weighs approximately 5kg.

What are the dimensions?

The bale measures approximately 40cm long, 20cm wide and 25cm high.

How should the straw be stored?

Keep it under cover in a cool, dry and ventilated location. Protect it from rain, damp floors, pests and ignition sources.

Where can I buy a small straw bale in Sydney?

This 5kg barley and wheat straw bale is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies in Bonnyrigg, South-West Sydney.