Cob mortar

[BRIAN]

David Paterson wrote:
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> Could anyone enlighten me as to what forms of straw are suitable and
> where is a good source of this information.

   David,

Use what you have -- wool works great, try to use long fibers.  I own a
poultry farm and currently using feathers. Also what are the grains or
grasses that are found on your land.  If the straw will not brake when
you bend it or is hard to break when you tug on it, it will most likely
work.

Brian King
Riverside CA USA