Changing bedding to straw?

[teasle]

If I change my bedding from softchip to straw do I have to clear my stable of existing bedding or can I start to put straw on top?

 

[smokey]

I would out the straw on top, gives you an absorbent layer and saves straw. I put a bucket of shavings down where mine wets, and it really keeps the bed dry. If I don't, it's a mingling mess in the morning.

 

[Polos Mum]

When I swapped from wood pellets to straw I just left the old bed underneath and cleaned it out as it got soaked.
I'm loving straw having not used it for probably 20 years - I'd never have gone back to it if it wasn't free this year but now I think I'll stick with it!