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mopinko

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9. i use shredded paper and light card for litter in my chicken coop.

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Mon Aug 8, 2022, 07:55 AM

Aug 2022

the days of lead and other toxins in printers ink are long gone. it's safe.
i had a huge shredded that did 20 shts of 13" paper. i killed it and have a smaller one, but still enough to do the beer boxes. i try to have a mix of lighter and heavier stuff.
you can just lay down cardboard for mulch and it will be compost by spring.

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What I Found Out: Composting Bleach-free Cardboard [View all] NJCher Aug 2022 OP

Just found this other shot NJCher Aug 2022 #1

Wow, love your creative methodology! Quakerfriend Aug 2022 #7

thanks, Quakerfriend NJCher Aug 2022 #11

I tried an industrial grade document shredder. I. E. not one... TreasonousBastard Aug 2022 #2

In the fall, city departments collect autumn leaves Tetrachloride Aug 2022 #3

Your Composting Efforts are Very Impressive wyn borkins Aug 2022 #4

Hey, no leaf blower? No noise pollution! calimary Aug 2022 #5

Put a charge into your organic garden.... MiHale Aug 2022 #6

Thanks for these tips! Never knew this as a use Quakerfriend Aug 2022 #8

i use shredded paper and light card for litter in my chicken coop. mopinko Aug 2022 #9

My Compliments on Both Your Aggressive Pursuit of Composting The Roux Comes First Aug 2022 #10