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firem3
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yep cow poop works too. The old timers around here go into the fields and gather dried cow pies and till them into the garden in the spring. The local stock yard gets 5 bucks a scoop for fresh poop.
You can mow over the dried "patties" w/ a bagging mower and that makes it easier to apply evenly to the garden.firem3 said:yep cow poop works too. The old timers around here go into the fields and gather dried cow pies and till them into the garden in the spring. The local stock yard gets 5 bucks a scoop for fresh poop.
If you weren't so far away, I'd tell you to come and get all you want.noobiechickenlady said:ENVIOUS!!!!
I've actually gone so far to make up "I want your poop" fliers to post at the feed stores. Got a couple of laughs, but no manure yet
I have a question...does getting manure from animals that might be sick affect the compost? I am thinking this might be a viable option for me, but I don't know...firem3 said:I have been hauling composted horse manure and stall bedding ALL day and have barely scratched the surface. The pile is at a horse vet/equine center near me. The manure has been composting for a couple of years and the pile is as large as my house and did i mention it is free and i can have as much as I want!!
I've used manure from sick animals b4. Never had a problem.CJW said:I have a question...does getting manure from animals that might be sick affect the compost? I am thinking this might be a viable option for me, but I don't know...firem3 said:I have been hauling composted horse manure and stall bedding ALL day and have barely scratched the surface. The pile is at a horse vet/equine center near me. The manure has been composting for a couple of years and the pile is as large as my house and did i mention it is free and i can have as much as I want!!
Also, does anyone know if the weed killers used on most pastures...does that show up in the manure?