elpolloloco! Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 i have noticed that some people who keep their chickens in one place say they dig lime into the soil. Why? how much do you use? where can you get it from? and does it affect the chickens in any way at all??? thanks, tap back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 It is Garden Lime. It "sweetens" the ground by counteracting the effect of the chicken poo on the soil. It also stops it ponging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Yes, it must be garden lime which can be bought from- you guessed it- garden centres or DIY shops etc. Don't get slaked lime- v dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I just sprinkle a few good handfuls over the soil when I'm re-hemcoring the run then rake it about a bit. Not very scientific . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I just sprinkle a few good handfuls over the soil when I'm re-hemcoring the run then rake it about a bit. Not very scientific .Vicki- is that you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I just sprinkle a few good handfuls over the soil when I'm re-hemcoring the run then rake it about a bit. Not very scientific .Vicki- is that you?! sssshhh, I think she's trying to go 'in cognito' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sure is . Changed my username after baring my soul on here a few too many times and worrying about being identifiable! Daft I know, but I also envied other people their cool user names ("Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody here but us chickens" was a bit long, so decided on the first bit only .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 i fink, but don't quote me, that garden lime is calcium carbonate which is an alkali and it neutralises the acid in the droppings/soil- harmless to chooks and if they do eat any of it then it's just added calcium in their diet. Must be garden lime though NOT builders lime or any other sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I bought my garden lime from Wilkinsons a couple of months ago, a large box for about £1.69. It was the cheapest available if you are a penny pincher like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkButton Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 i fink, but don't quote me, that garden lime is calcium carbonate which is an alkali Yes it is an alkaline as all Bird poo is acidic... The most acidic is Vultures but I doubt anyone keeps them. A little fact but they can actually eat most biohazards including anthrax as there digestive system is so lo PH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 ... The most acidic is Vultures but I doubt anyone keeps them. Wot? No eglu for vultures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Vulglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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