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mopinko

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4. i was figuring something like your "deep litter" method

Reply to Denninmi (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 22, 2012, 08:53 PM

Jan 2012

would work with chickens. i am planning on a tractor for them, mostly, but over winter they will likely be enclosed. not too many oak leaves where i am, but i sure do grab the bags of leaves people put out. i will try them out.

i am really looking forward to the chickens, and maybe a goose or 2.
i have pet birds now, and have raised a few budgies. i have a couple chicken expert friends. i think i am ready for it.
thanks.

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"hot manure" and composting paper [View all] mopinko Jan 2012 OP

Newspaper is great in composting anymore. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #1

Yes, its high in urea, that's why it burns. Denninmi Jan 2012 #2

i was figuring something like your "deep litter" method mopinko Jan 2012 #4

Curious - what happens when you use hot manure on the garden? jwirr Jan 2012 #3

In moderation, plants grow. Denninmi Jan 2012 #6

Thank you. I have two experience with this type of manure. When I was small I got to ride on the jwirr Jan 2012 #11

Newspaper is fine. Just be sure the compost is covered. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #5

Feed the eggshells back to the birds. Denninmi Jan 2012 #7

I don't own chickens, but that is a great idea. They steal calcium from their own bones. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #8

I can tell in a day or two when they run out of crushed oyster shell in their dispenser. Denninmi Jan 2012 #9

people do, too. suspect most critters are that way. in the old days mopinko Jan 2012 #10