£11.59 inc VAT
Green Mile Cardboard Bedding has many features you won’t find in other types of bedding. Not only is it scientifically proven to be the most absorbent on the market but also it contains almost no dust so highly recommended for all animals, especially those suffering from COPD.
Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, rats & mice. They like to nibble on the cardboard too, which provides extra enrichment .We prefer shredded cardboard based substrate, which we mix with Timothy Hay, which gerbils use to bind their tunnels and forage through.
1 Bale is 160 Litre Approx 18kg
In stock (can be backordered)
When it comes to choosing the right bedding for your horse or animal, comfort, cost-effectiveness, and performance are key factors. While animal welfare is always the top priority, the longevity and efficiency of bedding also play a significant role in decision-making. Green Mile Cardboard Horse Bedding is designed to maximize absorption, insulation, and hygiene, making it an ideal choice for horse owners looking for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable bedding solution.
One of the standout benefits of cardboard bedding is its exceptional absorbency. Unlike traditional materials such as straw or wood shavings, cardboard quickly wicks moisture to the lower layers, keeping the surface dry and comfortable. This unique property prevents wet spots from spreading, meaning you remove only the soiled areas, reducing waste and saving money.
A study by Susan Raymond of the Equine Research Centre in Guelph, Ontario found that shredded paper absorbed up to 100ml of water, significantly outperforming hemp (45ml), shavings (30ml), peat moss (30ml), and straw (25ml). This makes cardboard-based bedding a superior choice for minimizing stable moisture and controlling ammonia levels, which can improve respiratory health for both horses and humans.
Unlike second-hand or recycled cardboard bedding, Green Mile Cardboard Bedding is made from new, uncontaminated material sourced directly from a box manufacturer’s production line. This ensures it is free from food residue, chemicals, mold, and other harmful irritants that can compromise your animal’s health.
Lower dust levels make cardboard bedding an excellent choice for horses with respiratory sensitivities or conditions like COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), keeping their airways clear and reducing the risk of irritation.
Horses and livestock lose body heat while resting, especially during cold winter nights. Cardboard bedding has natural insulation properties, trapping warm air within its corrugated layers, keeping the bedding cozy and comfortable. This extra warmth is especially beneficial for horses that are stabled overnight, helping them rest more comfortably.
The natural wood pulp fibers in cardboard help neutralize ammonia odors, which commonly build up in stables. Reducing ammonia is not just about odor control—it’s essential for maintaining better air quality, preventing respiratory irritation for both animals and stable workers.
Managing muck heaps is an increasing challenge for horse owners, as farmers are becoming less willing to accept wood shavings-based waste due to its slow decomposition and negative impact on soil pH balance.
With Green Mile Cardboard Bedding, disposal is easy and environmentally friendly. This bedding is 100% biodegradable, breaking down completely in just 8–12 weeks—much faster than shavings. Soiled bedding can even be spread directly onto fields, improving soil structure and reducing runoff and soil loss, both major contributors to soil degradation.
| Weight | 18 kg |
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| Dimensions | 70 × 40 × 30 cm |
Cage & Aviary
In stock (can be backordered)
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Following a recommendation from a friend I tried this product as an alternative to the back to nature small animal bedding, for my guinea pigs. I find this product to be just as effective but far more cost effective and I will continue to use this product in future.
Cheryl (verified owner) –
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Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
Happy with this! Shame the price has increased, can no longer afford to shop with you.
Jonathan (store manager) –
We are very glad you’re satisfied with the product and service, the price increase was due to a system error and has now been reduced again. Thanks, Jonathan Animals First
Diane (verified owner) –
Good product and great price
Sarah (verified owner) –
Great value, the gerbils love this as their bedding/for digging/tunnel building
Polly H. (verified owner) –
Super quick delivery and really well priced bedding. We use it for our Gerbils – thanks from gerbilcare.co.uk
Diane C. (verified owner) –
Great product and great price. I use it for my rats and it works well
Emily McCormick (verified owner) –
Martha (verified owner) –
Love this and it’s a good price.
Arieanne (verified owner) –
Williamina Duncan (verified owner) –
Excellent bedding bought for my rats as our previous bedding we had before was getting expensive so we tried this for my rats cages found it fantastic and really value for money will be continuing to order more and stay a happy customer,
nutty_rat (verified owner) –
Wow, where have you been these past 20 years of me rescuing fancy rats!?
Your Green mile substrate is much cheaper than what I’ve been buying for years plus the postage is cheaper too!
I was surprised how big the bale is too
My 9 fancy rats love your Green mile, its soft, warm and less smell.
Quick delivery too
I will definitely be buying again so impressed with the substrate and saving money
Thank you
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great stuff. The bags sometimes tear, however.