BestShow grade
BeddingMini Flake Shavings
Mini Flake shavings are a great choice if you're looking for something in between large and fine Flake
Best for
horsesshow animalschickens
$5.79/bag
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Straw
$28.50
Delivery across North Central Florida or pickup at our Williston farm. How delivery works.
Bright-color, low-dust wheat straw in full bales. The traditional bedding choice for foaling, breeding shed, livestock, and decorative barn work. Straw composts faster than shavings, which is why commercial breeding operations in Marion County still prefer it for pre-foaling stalls. Also popular for fall decor on feed-store displays, farm-to-table events, and hayride-style birthday parties. Delivered alongside hay orders across Williston, Ocala, Gainesville, and Central Florida. Clean enough to bed a valuable broodmare, bright enough to drop straight into a pumpkin-patch display. Consistently among the first products to sell through in October.
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foalingdecorative
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between straw and hay?
Straw is the dried stalk left after a grain crop is harvested, so it is low in nutrition and used for bedding rather than feed. Hay is a forage crop cut and dried specifically to feed animals. Use straw to bed a stall or for foaling, and use hay to feed your horses and livestock.
Is straw good bedding for foaling?
Yes. Bright, low-dust straw is a traditional choice for foaling stalls because it gives a clean, cushioned bed and is easy to bank up around the edges. Low dust matters for the mare and newborn foal, which is why we stock bright-colored straw rather than dusty, weathered bales.
Can I use straw for decorative or fall displays?
Yes. Bright straw bales are popular for fall and seasonal displays, livestock bedding, and garden mulch in addition to stall bedding. The bright color and low dust that make it good bedding also make it look clean in a display.
Can I return a straw bale if I do not use it?
A full, unused bale can be returned for refund or exchange, the same as our hay. A partial or opened bale cannot be returned. To start a return, call (352) 528-1255 with your order number or delivery date.
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Large Shavings
Suncoast large-flake pine. Low dust, uniform flake, the show-barn standard.
Best for
show stallsfoaling
$5.79/bag
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Fine Shavings
Fine-flake pine for maximum absorption. Sifts clean through a stall fork.
Best for
daily stall beddinghigh absorption
$5.45/bag
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We deliver across North Central Florida and offer pickup at our Williston farm. Serving:
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Delmar and Trennis Ropp, Owners
Farmers Direct Hay and Feed LLC serves Williston, Ocala, Gainesville, and North Central Florida. Visit us at 21091 NE US Hwy 27, Williston, FL 32696 or call (352) 528-1255.