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Ga.

Has anyone used this and had good results?

11/16/2003 9:30:55 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

I've tried it, and it tastes pretty bad. I wouldn't recommend it. My dog likes it though.

11/16/2003 9:54:53 PM

Commack, NY

Jeff, ive used it. very high in N, and the stuff i used was very high in ph. Its good stuff, but it smells REALLY bad. i cant stress that enough!!
Scott

11/16/2003 9:55:20 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

I think Don mentions in his latest book that you want to keep watch on the nitrogen levels in your patch when you're using chicken manure. As I understand it, chicken manure has higher nitrogen levels than most other forms of manure.

11/16/2003 9:59:19 PM

Western Pa.

I think I remember Dave Stelts using about 16 tons of it in his patch the Fall before he grew his 1140!

11/17/2003 2:43:57 AM

Ga.

This page shows the values of different animal ferts...I just dont wanna over do the N like I did last year...

http://lionkuntz.mybravenet.com/Rabbit_Manure01.html

11/17/2003 7:25:01 AM

Montoursville, PA

There was some talk working it's way around the chat rooms after last year's Niagra Falls area activity that poultry poop had mycorrhizae content or special elements that supported mycorrhizae perhaps better than all other manures. I picked up on that but so far have located no cross reference to that claim. There has been no follow-up that I have seen. Surely someone knows the yea or nea on this.

I for one simply like a mix of any manure I can get. This includes a small amount of pigeon poop. In my 1000 sq foot patch I use three to five...five gallon buckets full. The rest goes into the compost pile.

11/18/2003 5:49:06 PM

No Place Special

I have 13 chicken eggs in the incubator right now. They should hatch just before Christmas. I hope to be manufacturing my own chicken manure very soon. I also would appreciate any opinions or advice one may have on using chicken manure. THANKS!

12/5/2003 8:36:23 PM

Chippewa Falls, WI

The manure is very hot, although it breaks down in the compost pile quickly. Dont count your eggs before they are hatched:) I hope you have a well fenced in coop planned. Chickens do nothing but eat and scratch, and will have a field day with young tender seedlings. Shannon

12/5/2003 10:53:49 PM

No Place Special

Chicken manure 1.1 0.8 0.5 Fast acting, breaks down quickest of all manures.
Use carefully, may burn. Also, stinks like hell - composting definitely recommended

Info from the link Jeff posted.

12/6/2003 12:07:16 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

It is important to keep good aeration in a pile of composting poultry manure. Chicken, Turkey, whatever. Some commercial prcessors add lightweight noncompactable stuff like sawdust or bedding to chicken droppings so they don't have to turn it as often.

We sell the Sustane line of poultry fertilizers (5-2-4 after processing/drying - so still high N). They add nothing to their Turkey litter. Instead they turn & aerate the piles constantly. Lord help the person who happens upon an improperly aerated pile. The stench will kill you! LOL

Great stuff when used in moderation.

Steve

12/6/2003 7:31:03 AM

GatewaytoH...

I have Chickens. The poop breaks down really quick. The coop doesn't usually stink. If my dog doesn't eat all the poop up before I get it in the patch I plan on using it.

12/6/2003 6:40:15 PM

No Place Special

1 of my 13 chickens hatched, if the rest do i will be making my own manure soon...LOL

12/18/2003 11:17:08 PM

Wimbledon, North Dakota

too much chicken poo will burn

12/27/2003 12:09:44 PM