 In many areas of the United States, shavings from pine or other soft woods have historically been the bedding of choice for poultry production.Regionally, other materials have been the bedding material of choice due to regional cost and availability, such as rice hulls in the lower Mississippi River poultry production areas of Arkansas and Mississippi.Growers consider a number of factors when determining which material to use as bedding in their facilities, with cost and availability being a major consideration.