Deep Litter

[sumi]

That looks great! I'm starting to consider deep litter more and more. It looks like a great way to make compost.

 

[moxies_chickennuggets]

That looks great! I'm starting to consider deep litter more and more. It looks like a great way to make compost.

That's what I do. Let the chickens do the coop...with the poop. Then, a big pile goes to the compost pile to ....compost!!

Then, a few months later.....some awesome compost....goes into the gardens....and the grubs....go back into the chickens!

 

[sumi]

Can I cheat and plonk the coop over the compost heap? So far they didn't show much interest in it, but it seems to be breaking down well, in spite of our ridiculously cold winter.

 

[moxies_chickennuggets]

Some people do

 

[Beekissed]

Can I cheat and plonk the coop over the compost heap? So far they didn't show much interest in it, but it seems to be breaking down well, in spite of our ridiculously cold winter.

sumi, I compost right under my roost all year long. Makes for a lot less work and handling of bedding. Put it in raw, take it out cooked and ready to apply on the garden.

 

[baymule]

We got a pick up truck load of bagged pine needs from our DD's house!!