Abstract: An apparatus and a method are disclosed for loosening compacted fibrous material in a container whereby the fibrous material will flow freely out through an outlet located in the bottom of the container. Agitation means are provided on the sidewalls of the container adjacent to the outlet to create and maintain an open space adjacent the outlet. A flexible, tubular member is placed in said container so that a free portion having an open end extends into the open space a sufficient distance that when a pressurized fluid is passed through the flexible member and out of its open end it causes whip-like movements of the free portion within the open space causing the pressurized fluid to be directed upwardly towards the fibrous material compacted overhead to loosen and dislodge the fibrous material.