ktdot Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thanks Christian, We have another pre-chicken compost heap that has had all the usual grass, vegetable , garden stuff put on it. That has just been emptied as it was nicely rotted down. As I am going to get far more pooey hemcore than anything else, can I have a compost bin with just that in? How long will it take to rot down? The bag says it is highly compostable. Just a quick update, gave the compost a bit of a turn this morning and it is steaming away nicely. At the moment there is only hemcore, poo and a sprinkling of water to dampen it down in there. Here's to a very fertile garden next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 My compost heaps are fab (I've three on the go). Aubiose and chicken poo, grass clippings, shredded paper, shredded garden prunings all layered nicely. Next year the veg plots will be fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I love my eglu and from a practical point of view, with me being away, it is the only option IMHO. I love the look of these though!!! Oooooh so do I!!!!! Where are they from?? I'm at home most of the time (due to not being well) so I could clean the house anytime. also I forgot the say the house could be for bantams (still debating) if this helps These houses come from the hen house company in Eye, Suffolk. They also do lots of other funky houses. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 coffee grinds make great compost accelerant, some coffee bars give them away free or use your own, human wee wee is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Oops...someone has already told you about the hen house company...silly me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyMurray Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hi there, I have a 10' x 8' shed that my hubby erected and adapeted for my 7 hens and 1 mister. He also built a huge run, then this summer extended the run. I now have 4 chicks to go in with them soon (1 light sussex young man 12 wk old free to a good home if you know anyone wanting him). I love my wooden chook hut, I find it easy to clean and have space for a few more next year if Dora decides to go broody again! Take care, Dyan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
