Peter Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I planted raspberries to be a hedge and this year, I have been giving them Magic Pollo Poo Fertilizer and they are way ahead of any I have seen, hope they have fruit on them and the tomatoes are also doing very well on it. It all started when I could not purchase tomato plants because of lock down so I started making liquid chicken poo fertilizer and took some to the allotments and at a 2m distance I exchanged it for 4 tomato plants. The only thing now is they want more, I think I have hit on a winner. ( I gather you will all know Pollo is Spanish for chicken) what a clever Peter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Yep, we all make poo soup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Chicken poo is the elixir of life to our place Peter; more valuable than the eggs. Since we arrived here everything has got better. We have chickens in the Orchard and chickens free ranging around the house, plus chicken poo compost in the veggie plot. In two years the place has been transformed from barren wasteland to a productive piece of land. I calculated that to maintain productivity we need 15 chickens minimum and the eggs are a bonus. Of course the chickens eat a lot of pests as well, but letting them amongst the vegetables would be a disaster. I forgot to shut the gate once so I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 57 minutes ago, The Dogmother said: Yep, we all make poo soup! Umm, I don't! Carrot and corriander here, DM! Comfrey soup is good for the garden though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I've not made poop soup either but do chuck the odd few bits of poop on my rhubarb when it dies down. You should see it now, it's ginormous !! Exactly how do you make poop soup please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 You can also make banana skin fertiliser / soup . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, soapdragon said: Umm, I don't! Carrot and corriander here, DM! Comfrey soup is good for the garden though! I add Comfrey too, and nettles - it really stinks, but makes fantastic fertiliser. I drain the solids out at the end and stick that on the compost heap, all my friends with allotments fight over the Aubiose and poo from the run when I much out! 1 hour ago, Luvachicken said: Exactly how do you make poop soup please ? You pop all the poop (no litter, just poop) into a bucket or big tub with a lid and then add water. Keep the lid on as it stinks! 41 minutes ago, Grandmashazzie said: You can also make banana skin fertiliser / soup . Banana skins are brilliant for roses Shazzie - dig some in around the roots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hi Luvachicken, I collect the poo out of the coop and scrape the poo from the concrete floor of the run but when I am doing it the chickens try to help me, they are so friendly to me. Then I just let the poo, bits of straw and wood chips foment for two weeks then strain off and bottle it. BE EVERY CAREFUL NOT TO STAND IN IT AS YOU WILL GROW TWICE THE SIZE. Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Thank you for the recipe. What are the dilution rates though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I just add a squish - no real measures ever used in my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Luvachicken, As I said it can be very strong and you dont realise it until things grow out of control. Example, in December I put the straw & poo from the run round the ground of the raspberries then in march when they started with new shoots I fed them diluted poo 1/2 Lt to 5 Lt of water on two occasions and they have grown way to fast. I wanted my raspberries to be more of a hedge than for the fruit so all is well. My tomato plants are grown in a mixture of last years straw, poo & compost then I feed with 100 ML poo to 5 Lt, water once a week, or longer some times. I am feeding my lawn 1/2 Lt to 5 Lt of water. That is 3 examples but remember I am just experimenting and trying to find the correct balance. Good luck. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Fresh or old poo. Isn't fresh a bit acidic? Not a poo expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 The straw & poo I put in a plastic bag for 5 months then put it round the raspberries and mixed it in the tomato plant pots. The liquid poo is made from fresh poo. I have not looked into the acidic content, all I say is take care it is quite strong but good. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
