Chicken manure

Poo can be a smelly problem but if you manage it well, it’s a beneficial addition to pasture and gardens. Words: Sue Clarke & Nadene Hall HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN POO TEA Fresh manure can be used to make chicken poo ‘tea’ which can be watered around plants. The ratio should be about one-third manure to two-thirds water. • place fresh or partially-composted manure in a hessian sack or old pillow case • immerse in a drum or rubbish can, weighing the sack down with something heavy • tie the mouth of…

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You can apply chicken manure to add nutrients to the garden, but it's critical to properly compost it first to keep dangerous bacteria off your produce.

Did you know that composting chicken manure is not that hard? I'm going to share my easy tips on How to Compost Chicken Manure.

How to use Chicken manure in the garden There is no mistaking the strong, instense fragrance of chicken poo. You are sure to be well informed of when your neighbour is fertilising their gardens, with the pong quickly filling your nasal passages as soon …

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Learn why chicken manure is an excellent source of nutrients and soil amendment and how fresh manure is different from dried manure in bags.

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It is not safe to apply fresh manure to the garden. In order to use chicken manure as a soil amendment, it will have to be composted and cured in order to kill harmful human pathogens that may be present.