How to Make Chicken Manure Compost | Best Nitrogen Manure Source
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- Опубліковано 14 вер 2022
- Learn how to make chicken compost the right way! Chicken manure is the best nitrogen source of all manures for your garden and it can be ready in little as 3 weeks. make some rich black gold for your garden and watch it flourish like never before. We use 100% natural bedding, this includes Animal Bedding that contains NO Caffeine.
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Thank you! Video was to the point, not braggy and didn't waste time. 👌🏼
You're welcome! Thank you!
The end last couple minutes was adorable!! Hubby trying to escape the avalanche of chicken poo facts! 😂❤
This is how videos should be done. Learned what I was looking for. Thank you.
You're welcome!
New subscriber here and wanted to say THANK YOU for a good quality and great content video. Look forward to seeing more, THANKS AGAIN!
Thank you so much for this video. I just got chickens and I've been a little lost on the proper way to compost for my gardens. So thank you so much for the very easy to follow and detailed explanation of composting with chicken manure. Very much appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback! Always appreciated 😊
Your wonderful demonstration helped me understand how to compost chicken manure. I am gonna go make some today. Thank you very much !
I have the same garden employees and companions 😉 chickens work creating and turning compost, cats work as hunters of rodents and snake repellent, Weimaraner works as best friend companion and alarm system
I’m in good company then! It’s great isn’t it?!?!🥰
The best compost video I’ve seen by far !
Thank you! I really appreciate the feed back😊
Just getting started with chickens, your video helps a lot.❤
Great to hear! Good luck with your chickens.
Very helpful best I've seen yet!
So yea, this is great intel.
Yet this evening, before seeing your vids, just finished turning the soil in two 5X10 beds that are about 18 - 24 inches in depth. What I did was remove the soil & layer chicken manure - hay mixture, covering each layer with 5 to 6 inches of the soil. Soil was already dark in color via several years of chicken manure compost. After seeing this vid, now realize might be exposing the saplings to unwanted microbes. Yikes! Spinach, Bok Choy, Red Leaf, & such for a spring harvest. Time will tell. 🤠
Bravo! Helpful! Clear! Subscribed. 🌹
Thank you for this video, takes the guesswork out of it and more confidence going in. Subscribed ! 👏⭐️
Thanks for the sub!
Always learn something new.
Love this video. I’ve just been adding the chicken manure to our manure pile which is equine and goat manure but I wanted to learn how to break it down faster so this really was great information. I also couldn’t help but notice your hay barn. Do you put up your own hay?
I have seen your video on the subject mentioned above. I have really inspired from your hard working and gently use poultry manure/waste for composting and its fruitful utilization for gardening since last about thirty five years. I admired your services for human friendly activities to promote echo strengthening strategy. Best luck of you.
Thank you 😊
Thank you, I loved this!
Thank you as well!
Awsome video! Great explanation and great sense of humour in the end 😂 Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cool vid. Great work.
Much love from Down Under.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
@@Alisorganics my apologies Ali, I forgot to subscribe. I just remembered today so I came back to see if I did or not.
Thanks for the content, when I get a chance I'll go through your old vids, and look forward to new content as well. Have a great week ❤️
@@freedom_born Great! Welcome aboard!
Tnx .. Ma'am
Great video. Your ending was adorable. ❤
😊 thank you
I’ve been doing it wrong. Usually I just put it outside the coop on the side and over a while when it loses scent I use it. But I just put some on my storage roof to dry some more as it’s actually been hot for over a month in its pile. It’s clumped and still really hot and scented. But some parts are dry. In short I thought you dried it first and then compost with leaves. But I guess I’ll get some of the grass cuttings from work tomorrow and just move it to a different spot and add the heads cuttings to it as it does it’s thing huh. I also have a piece of tarp I can use for it. :o very helpful. I at least learned something new here. As I was thinking I would have to dry it and then grind it down into a powder and then compost it. 😊😅
Amazing and sharing. Loved you from the start girl❤
😊thank you!
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for the information
My pleasure
Love it!
Thanks!!
God Bless you sister
Great video! I think I can do this :)
Thank you! I think you can too! 😉
Haha I love the way you chase him with more chicken poo facts at the end
Nice video!
Very quickly...can I keep my finished compost inside a room and cover in the farm house pending the time it will be used?
Your response will be highly appreciated!
Thank you.
Liked and subscribed....thanks!
Thank you!
Thanks Ali
Your welcome!
Can you give the composition item wise and how many days for preparation of compost
That was great. Thank you. 🙂
You are so welcome!
Awesome 👍
Thanks 🤗
You can turn heal using a length of shade cloth. Bindi this when preparing soil mixes.
Love the ending 😂😂
I really appreciate your videos! you mentioned nitrogen in both your garlic video and chicken manure video...have you ever tried using comfrey leaves or comfrey tea as your nitrogen source?
Yes. It has nitrogen, but a low amount. Comfrey tea is great as a bi weekly feeding. I make it during the late summer and fall only.
What about the deep bedding system with hemp?
I had some manure that I forgot in a ole bag on the land, when I went to the area, it has some moss growing on the side along with rooted plants and small trees growing on the bag. Inside is a super fluffy and light soil that just feels good and squishy. Can this be used as fertilizer or just all new soil? Asking since it has worms etc in it. So I’d just use it in a pot for my DraGonfruits and some veggies I want to plant in pots.
Sounds like it’s broke down enough to be used as soil. You could add just a little bit of potting soil just to be on the safe side. But more than likely with the worms, and other activity it’s completely broke down. 😉
Love your videos. Please turn down or eliminate the music while you are talking.
Thank you. learning curves!
How long would it take to completely convert ?
Weird question, but Could you use urine to speed up the process instead of blood meal?
Yes. Not weird. Urine is nitrogen.
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Do you use used coffee grounds in the chicken run/pen/coop?
More like animal bedding made from 100% recycled grounds that have no caffeine. This is on the floor of the run along with Zeolite. I don't use grounds that contain caffeine which would be harmful, just purchased and leached. There are several companies that it can be bought from. I have used it for 20 years and love it. Powerbycoffee.com
Did you make the frame that holds the 1x12 boards on the compost bin or are they something that can be purchased?
We (my son) made them out of some scrap large angle iron.
So at the end of September this year, I dumped our hemp bedding in one of our raised beds which has dirt but no plants in there. I was hoping that we could use that garden bed to plant in come spring. When I go to turn it, it seems like it's breaking down well, and it looks like dirt. Do you think it will be ready for March planting?
I’m sure it will be. As long as it has contact with dirt and moisture to help it! Sounds like it’s doing good so far. The smaller the pieces as well make it break down faster. 😉😊
This is a great video. Ive a chicken farm & a buffalo farm.. I use wood shavings as chicken coop bedding. In 2 months time all the wood shaving will be like saw dust.
I kept tht mix for 7 months now.. But did not water it till now.. Tomorrow i ll water it & will check if temperature is increasing or not. Then i ll use in my veg garden.
Im planing to mix this mixture with fresh chicken poop, kitcken waste & water it.. Will keep it on a cemented floor. Is tht s ok??
Love from India.. Just subscribed ur channel now.. Awesome content.
Yes, it will work like the my tarp. Love back from Utah!
Ali💟
Awesome video! Do you know if this would work the same with Duck manure?
Thank you! Yes, Duck, and any other poultry will work great the same. 😊 chicken has the highest mineral content, though.
Duck you can apply directly as it's not as 'hot' as chicken
I starting what would be the rario between green and dried matter??
As a guideline 30:70 nitrogen to carbon. But I often have 50:50. and it heats up fast and breaks down fast.
Great video! When do you put it in your bins? And are your bins in contact with the ground (no tarp).
My bins are in contact with the ground. They have a foundation around them to keep the structure secure. If I’m just making a batch of straight chicken manure compost, I just do it in the tarp, otherwise I do big batches of everything (chicken & goat manure, lawn clippings, leaves, garden debris etc.) in the bigger bins.
Thanks for the reply, what’s the material of the tarp? Is it canvas?
Yes, it’s a canvas oil cloth. We found them at Ace Hardware. I love them! I use them to cover my hay and compost. 😁
@@Alisorganics Hello, if you keep it in the tarp, how long does it take to fully break down? And do you re-wet it depending on the core temp? Thank you
What do I do in the winter?
I still compost in the winter here in Southern Utah. It is a bit slower, so tarping helps hold in the heat.
Thanks for the information .
I havea question though
Can i use chicken manure compost safely on vegetables and fruit trees ?
Yes. By composting this method you eliminate the chance of pathogens. I do use fresh manure if in the garden as well if I have a few months to let it age in the garden soil. But anymore I keep most areas planted at all times and so composting is my best option.
Thank you!
@@Alisorganics thank you so much !
Now i can start composting and start my organic garden !
Question - I use pine flakes in my coop -- do I need to switch to straw to make compost in the 3 week timeframe you mention (I'm assuming the pine flakes will take longer to break down)?
I use pine flakes as well. If I have enough heat (140-160 degrees)and after the 3-4 weeks the compost smells earthy and no longer heats up. Good to use. However, the pine flakes still look like pine flakes, just darker and smaller, but totally good to use!
What are the benefits for coffee in the compost other then faul smell repellent
They have nitrogen and when added to compost heaps, they help heat it up. Just more organic matter too!
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Welcome!! And thank you! 😊
What’s a good heavy duty tarp you recommend or any old tarp should work?
Any tarp would work as long as it's strong. The one I use is an oil cloth canvas tarp that I got at a local Ace Hardware.
@@Alisorganics I noticed it wasn’t the basic “plastic” one so I really appreciate the comment. Thank you 🙏
Hi, great video! What type of tarp are you using and what is the size?
I was wondering that too
@@robshaw736 let me know if you figure it out. I found a few that looked similar but I was going to wait for a reply for a bit longer. I wonder if a standard platic tarp would work or if it needs to be air-permeable?
It is a oil canvas from Ace hardware, thanks for watching.
what kind of tarp is that canvas? Does the tarp need to be breathable?
Yes, it is a canvas tarp. They have lasted me for years. If you are using it just to turn your compost it doesn’t need to be breathable. I put them over the top as well, but it isn't tightly secured, so its still breathable. 😊
Mind is monrhs when apply rhe plant got burnt i will add more mlych dry grass etc
So you can just use chicken manure and fresh grass clippings?
Yes! I do that mixture all the time. Works just fine.
Согласен, спасибо, я не когда не ложу термометер , а оставляю на пару месяцев
Could I use any type of tarp for this and/or is there a specific type I should avoid?
The one I used is a canvas oil cloth. It last a long time and is strong. I wouldn’t use the cheap plastic tarps, the won’t hold up and tear after a few weeks. I don’t like the blue tarps either. When the start to fall apart they make a mess with their stringy fiber.
@@Alisorganics Thank you for replying!!🫶🏼
I was wondering this too thanks for asking
Would you change it any way for ducks?
No I wouldn’t. Same. We have ducks as well and use it.
Hi, I have a question, how many chickens / how long did it take you to produce that amount of chicken manure? Thank you!
I usually have between 16-20 and it takes about a month to six weeks.
@@Alisorganics thank you for taking time to awnser my question, blessings and peace to you
How do you get the feathers out?
I leave the feathers. They take longer to break, but add nitrogen.
Can you do it over winter? Or can it be stored until warmer out?
I do mine year round. It is slower during the colder months. I usually put a tarp over the top to help keep in the heat better.
@@Alisorganics Thanks
I tried this but it is not getting warm or breaking sown. What ratio of pine shavings & chicken poo to grass clippings do you use?
Make sure you have enough moisture. I use about 1/4 grass clippings to the poo/wood shavings.
@Alisorganics ok! Sorry for the typo. I think I might have too much moisture and grass clippings. I am going to add more carbon and hopefully that will fix my problem. Thank you!!!!
@@katehall3015 good luck! 👍😊
Can I use just hay and chicken manure to make this compost?
Absolutely! I do it all the time!
Thank you
My husband mixed the fresh chicken poop wood shavings with 2 yards of garden soil for my garden bed.
What can I do ??
How can I turn it into compost or how can I use the soil now?
It take a while for the fresh manure to break down in the soil. How much fresh chicken poo to the 2 yards? If it's a small amount, it may be ok. To much it can burn the plants.
What is your tarp made of please?
It’s an oil cloth canvas tarp.
@@AlisorganicsWaterproof? 7 x 9? I see several on Amazon. Great Video by the way!
Could I just roll the manure into the ground soil and cover it with a tarp? Will that kill the pathogens?
As long as the pile is big enough to heat up, absolutely!
Is there a way to make to compost the pigeon manure ?
You would do it the same way
Chicken manure is better than cow dung. High nitrogen content
6yy6 of its of😊
What kind of tarp is that? It looks cloth. I've only ever seen plastic tarps.
That is an oil cloth tarp. I love them. They last for years and years. That one is at least 10 years.
@@Alisorganics Wow! Ok👍 Thank you! I will go search the Internet for one but if you have any seller recommendations, please do share!
@@crystalh733 I found one at our local Ace Hardware
Where are you buying oil cloth tarps., please? I see canvas tarps, and all kinds of plastic, vinyl but no oil cloth. Thank you
The awful ammonia smell means add more browns. Right?
Yes. Or even to wet. 👍
I love chicken but my wife doesn’t allow me to keep them. I always liked the chicken coop of my grandmother.😊
Well darn! I remember my grandmothers huge chicken coop when I was a kid. It was HUGE!
Isn’t Hay filled with seeds?! I’m afraid that if I use it for composting I’ll have Hay growing in my garden!
Yes, It can have alfalfa seeds or other that may have been grown with the alfalfa, But by heating up the compost to 140 - 160° F and turning it this kills of weed seeds as well. It doesn’t have to be used though. Other organic matter can be used.
I use it because it is otherwise waste and haven’t had any issues.
Zeolight?
Yes! Zeolite! It is safe for chickens. It absorbs ammonia smells.. if any and it make the chicken manure/bedding a better fertilizer. Plus, increases the hardness of egg shells. It's just a natural grit for the girls.
@@Alisorganics Thank you! I'm going to check into it at My co-op
I made a 3x3 pile in the spring last year using layers of chicken bedding and leaves. It got about 155° for a few days then quickly got cold. I turned it and rewet it a few times but it never warmed up or broke down further. Was it too dry? (I live in Utah where we had a super hot, dry summer and it wasn't covered.)
That's some good Shiz *
I got some from a neighbor and pilled it up and it caught on fire
So, if the temp of the pile is 135 to 145 at highest then theoretically you could wrap up a ham(I believe internal temp of 140 is done) in some foil and not heat up the kitchen. Just kidding. Don't attempt this. Who wants a manure flavored ham.
That would be called essence of chick poo? 😂😱
I’ve used it in my greenhouse to heat it up in the winter. Worked fair, but smelly!!!!!
Do not wear a mask because of the scamdemic, but DO wear a mask when dealing with poop dust 😫
This is a great video. Can I use a compost bin tumbler and get the same results? Thanks
Thank you! Yes you can. Just be sure the center gets moist. Sometimes tumblers don’t incorporate the water well in the beginning.
Thanks for the response
We put wood chips/shavings in our chicken coop. Can we just use that to make compost? Or do I have to add greens to it?
It will work. The green material just speed up the process. We use the wood shavings as well.