Chicken Manure ?

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arh

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Chicken Manure ?
« on: June 28, 2017, 13:56 »
I have found a source of chicken manure, (not a lot, only 4 hens, :D), now it is obviously fresh(ish), the question is "Do I leave it to "mature" a la Horse manure or can I use it straight away, in some form or other, (let it dry out and spread as dust, for example). Other than drowning it in a barrel, a la Comfrey, which, to be honest, is what I'm thinking of doing, as there wont be a lot of it at any given time.

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Re: Chicken Manure ?
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2017, 14:06 »
It's a bit strong when fresh, so I'd add it to your compost heap, just add more as you get it. Leave it until it's time to dig/fork it in over winter.

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Re: Chicken Manure ?
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2017, 14:34 »
Now that is a very good idea Mum, thank you, kinda like "super compost" :D. I'll do that. Thank you again. arh.

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Re: Chicken Manure ?
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2017, 16:43 »
Exactly what I do with my hens poo!  Helps to rot things down, so super compost, super quick!

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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2017, 23:17 »
I put my hens' poos, along with their bedding, into those builders rubble sacks. when it neared the top I grew in it. Garlic did well as did courgettes. It lasted three seasons and then I tipped out into my raised beds 🙂

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Re: Chicken Manure ?
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2017, 12:30 »
It's a bit strong when fresh, so I'd add it to your compost heap, just add more as you get it. Leave it until it's time to dig/fork it in over winter.

We do the same. What bedding material do they use?

Do any eggs come your way?
we also rescue rabbits and guinea pigs, grow own veg

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mumofstig

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Re: Chicken Manure ?
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2017, 13:01 »
I don't know they're my daughter's hens and yes, I do get eggs when they are laying well, plus all they lay when I hen-sit at holiday time  :D

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Re: Chicken Manure ?
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2017, 19:33 »
Its the doggy's doo dah's as  A compost starter
May the fork be with you


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