More Than Bedding: The Story Behind Our American-Grown Hemp

June 08, 2026Betty Byrd

When most people think about bedding, they think about what happens inside the coop. They think about cleaner nesting boxes, easier cleanup, fresher-smelling coops, and healthier birds.

What many don't think about is where that bedding came from in the first place.

At Premium Poultry, we believe the story begins long before a bag of hemp bedding ever reaches your flock. It begins in the fields of the American Midwest, where trusted farming partners grow high-quality hemp with the same care and dedication poultry keepers bring to their birds every day.

For us, hemp bedding is about more than what's inside the bag. It's about supporting American agriculture, investing in sustainable practices, and creating products that help poultry keepers build healthier environments for their flocks.

Where Our Hemp Comes From

Every bag of Premium Poultry hemp bedding starts with American-grown hemp sourced from trusted farming partners right here in the United States.

Working directly with American growers allows us to maintain quality standards, support domestic agriculture, and stay connected to the people behind the products we sell.

For us, sourcing isn't just about finding raw materials. It's about building relationships with hardworking farmers who care about quality as much as we do.

Why Hemp?

Over the last several years, hemp bedding has become one of the fastest-growing bedding options for poultry keepers and small animal owners.
The reason is simple.

Hemp naturally delivers many of the qualities flock owners are already looking for:

Excellent moisture absorption
Low dust performance
Natural odor control
Comfortable footing for birds
Easy maintenance
Sustainable sourcing

When bedding stays drier, coops stay cleaner. When coops stay cleaner, birds stay more comfortable.

It's one of those small changes that can make a big difference over time.

One Plant. Two Great Bedding Options.

As our hemp program grew, we quickly realized that poultry keepers weren't all looking for the same thing.

Some wanted the easiest possible cleanup experience. Others wanted a versatile bedding option they could use throughout the coop and across multiple species.

That's why we developed two hemp bedding options, each designed to serve a different purpose while delivering the same American-grown quality.

Which Hemp Bedding Is Right for You?

Cozy Coop™ Premium Siftable Hemp Bedding

Cozy Coop was designed for poultry keepers who want an ultra-fine, highly siftable bedding experience.

Its smaller particle size makes it easier to sift through nesting boxes and coop areas, helping remove waste quickly while extending bedding life. The soft texture also creates a comfortable environment for nesting and resting areas.

Cozy Coop is ideal for:

✓ Nesting boxes

✓ Brooders

✓ Easy sifting and cleanup

✓ Poultry keepers looking for a softer bedding texture

Premium Poultry™ Hemp Bedding

Premium Poultry Hemp Bedding was created as a versatile, all-purpose bedding solution.

With a slightly larger particle size, it performs exceptionally well throughout the coop while also being suitable for rabbits, ducks, goats, brooders, and other small animal spaces.

Premium Poultry Hemp Bedding is ideal for:

✓ Whole coop use

✓ Multiple animal species

✓ Everyday bedding needs

✓ Small farms and homesteads

Different Sizes. Same Commitment.

One of the most common questions we receive is whether Cozy Coop or Premium Poultry Hemp Bedding is "better."

The truth is, neither one is better.

They simply serve different needs.

Cozy Coop is processed into a finer texture for easier sifting and nesting applications. Premium Poultry Hemp Bedding offers slightly larger particles and greater versatility across coops and animal spaces.

What they share is far more important.

Both products are:

✓ Made from American-grown hemp

✓ Proudly sourced from American farmers

✓ Low dust

✓ Highly absorbent

✓ Designed to support cleaner, healthier living spaces