I never thought I would be thinking this, but here we are: I am jealous of the amount of animal poop you have! 😂 I have officially turned into a compost junkie...
Then you would have a " hay" day, in my barn! lol. It is an old hay barn, that I put a stall in for emergencies, which I have never had, Knock on Wood, and the rest is still all open. I don't have a tractor, and the horses have had access to it at will 24/7. Inside, you will see a few piles of manure but all the rest of the barn is like peat moss, from their constant movement in there in the summer. The rain and snow only get at the doorways, which there is no doors that are closed, so it is basically dry for a 20' x 20 ' area. I have dug down to see how deep the " peat moss " goes, and stopped at 6 inches and was still pulling it up. I didn't want to leave a deep soft spot in the barn, so that is how deep I dug, but didn't hit bottom as they say.
Hi I'm really glad for this. I've seen the vids b4. Rewatched then just now. Pretty concise. I had made a huge pile 8'×8'×2' ... too much for me to turn. But over maybe 4 months, it's partially broken down. I started relocating it, and this turns out to be the 'first' flip. Not far to go, again. I'm gonna make smaller piles. We just bought a house, and selling compost is a way I get some extra income (and exercise).
Oh my goodness...my compost has stuff you said NOT to have...too wet and hot. It formed that white clump of something. We have been hitting hard with rain, so can't really let it aired out like I wanted to so I loosely put tarp over it till the rain pass then I will let it aired out. Oh well, great learning curve for me since it's my first SUPPOSE TO BE 18 days...lol, now it's "who knows" how many day compost...haha. Thank you.
Yea this channel was a neat discovery for me too from Sow the Land. I love really good channels that occasionally host another person with really good knowledge like this guy. I've been trying to catch up with the videos here since I discovered them, lol. Great information being shared from this guy!
So today is day 18 but due to my mistake using municipal water, the pile is slowing coming around. Got up to 144 degrees before I flipped it. I noticed that the cow manure hasn’t really broken down much. It’s still very green inside. I smushed it to bring out all that inner goodness. Sooner or later it’ll be compost. I’m determined to use this as learning and correcting the next batch. You two make it look easy.
Where I am I have little to no green right now (Idaho), how successful do you think I'd be with just poop and brown? I'm trying it now because what can it hurt? Besides my back but all the calories I've burnt....win win. Lol. I have a mountain of 💩 that I need to do something with.
@@dentside78 I knew that 💩 was nitrogen but his videos show the green so I thought I needed it in addition. I've since learned that my nitrogen and carbon are going to be different here than there and it still works out to be compost in the end.
My question would be , What happens if it takes a while to build it. We are not yet producing enough manure and waste straw/grasses to do 3x3x3 in a short time
What can I use if I do t have manure? I cld pry source some locally but for sure where I live the animals wld have eaten hay or straw that had been sprayed with herbicides (roundup) 😞 I’m starting a small worm farm just to have decent compost as a side project 😂
This system of composting need manure in order for it to be finished in 18 days. I’d still use the manure from the animals you described. The act of composting is going to lock up toxins and make them inert.
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 thank you! I’ll give it a go. I’ve ran across some videos that say you have to know what the animal ate & whether or not It was sprayed. I mean I jusy don’t know any organic farmers, not common where I live unfortunately. Thank you so much ☺️
You can just do like these guys did and use compost to make compost (Cheaters) lol. There's always some poop from something inside compost- it doesn't have to be from farm animals. Alternatively you can use dog poop or just start collecting your own and add it to the greens. You'd just want to make sure it gets nice and hot though for it to cook off any pathogens, seeds, blow fly eggs etc. ;)
I did a compost bin a week ago. After about 5 days of nothing happening, I got frustrated and just dumped everything on the ground (and it smelled a lot). After dumping my rotting materials, I got 5 sacks of garden soil and just dumped 'em on top of my rotting materials. I then watered the whole pile after wards. I'm now on day 3. Everyday since I dumped everything on the ground, I continuously added kitchen scraps, brown materials. Still no heat. Question : I know it' s gonna breakdown eventually but rotting materials is just 1 sack worth while the soil I put in as I said was 5 sacks worth. If I keep turning them every other day, will the whole thing become organic compost or will it just be considered as garden soil enriched with composted material? Sorry had to ask because I don't know the difference between garden soil and compost.
Compost is decomposed organic while soil is typically inorganic clay, sand, and silt. Message us on Instagram with photos of your pile and I’ll be able to give you better advice. Off the top of my head, I don’t think your pile is big enough and/or it’s gone anaerobic. If it smells, you probably need a source of carbon in the mix. -William
William you should go into more detail on bio chart which I have just started to read about to improve my garden. My first 18 day composts worked out great and I am using it in my city garden now thanks to you guys.
For the life of me I can't layer. I have to mix it. My back says "No, just layer it. Take it easy." But I just can't, it's like physically uncomfortable for me to layer and I feel like I have to mix.
I don’t know what kind of water you’re using, but hopefully it’s not city water. I hope you’re using well water. City water has chlorine in it, which kills beneficial soil microbes. Also, layering it, like you did, is fine when you build a pile, but you should immediately knock it down and mix everything together. Then put it in your cage. Another way, would be to use some type of container to measure out your ratios, mixing it as you go. The best ratio is probably one 1/4 to 1/3 green material, and 3/4 to 2/3 brown material. Get a compost thermometer and flip the compost when the heat comes down to about 100°. I use 2” x 4” x 5’ welded wire fabric, which is a little stiffer than what you have there.
Nitrogen sources like the green grass do contain water. Of course, in a drought situation it may be less than optimal. However, the tarp should help to retain whatever moisture is naturally in your initial component materials.
Hey There! I just stumbled on your Chanel and am so stoked I did. I live in Arizona and coming up with green for my compost is ...somewhat of a challenge, it's made Composting something I really havnt wanted to learn how to do, putting it completely off all together. Until I saw your videos, now I want to learn but feel like my questions are kind stupid. Anyway. I've got chicken bedding with pine chips and poop. Horse poo and tree branches and aloe . Are these things enough to do 19bday compost?
I'm in the same boat. I'm trying it with what I have. Here's hoping it works even if it take longer than 18 days. This homesteading life has been one giant experiment. Lol. Thankfully no expensive mistakes, that's probably because my husband is pretty damn smart and grew up a farm boy.
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I never thought I would be thinking this, but here we are: I am jealous of the amount of animal poop you have! 😂 I have officially turned into a compost junkie...
Then you would have a " hay" day, in my barn! lol. It is an old hay barn, that I put a stall in for emergencies, which I have never had, Knock on Wood, and the rest is still all open. I don't have a tractor, and the horses have had access to it at will 24/7. Inside, you will see a few piles of manure but all the rest of the barn is like peat moss, from their constant movement in there in the summer. The rain and snow only get at the doorways, which there is no doors that are closed, so it is basically dry for a 20' x 20 ' area. I have dug down to see how deep the " peat moss " goes, and stopped at 6 inches and was still pulling it up. I didn't want to leave a deep soft spot in the barn, so that is how deep I dug, but didn't hit bottom as they say.
Wow I’m going to have to watch this 9 more times. This is gold!!!
Hi I'm really glad for this. I've seen the vids b4. Rewatched then just now. Pretty concise. I had made a huge pile 8'×8'×2' ... too much for me to turn. But over maybe 4 months, it's partially broken down. I started relocating it, and this turns out to be the 'first' flip. Not far to go, again. I'm gonna make smaller piles. We just bought a house, and selling compost is a way I get some extra income (and exercise).
Saw you on DSH today, great interview! Teach a new homesteader how to have a 5 acre paradise that works Gods way!
I love the way you think!
Oh my goodness...my compost has stuff you said NOT to have...too wet and hot. It formed that white clump of something. We have been hitting hard with rain, so can't really let it aired out like I wanted to so I loosely put tarp over it till the rain pass then I will let it aired out. Oh well, great learning curve for me since it's my first SUPPOSE TO BE 18 days...lol, now it's "who knows" how many day compost...haha. Thank you.
It was the same way for us! Check out our recent VLOGS concerning this method because we explain things in much better detail.
I’m here from sow the land and I’ve watched a lot of your videos. Your very knowledgeable.
Yea this channel was a neat discovery for me too from Sow the Land. I love really good channels that occasionally host another person with really good knowledge like this guy. I've been trying to catch up with the videos here since I discovered them, lol. Great information being shared from this guy!
which one really is the brwon and green? some youtubers use brown for woodchips, leaves, and green for manures. while others use the opposite
Brown = carbon, green=nitrogen, manures are green ;)
This is the best way , love it.
Man thank you
Saw you on Justin’s site, harvesting pinto beans. Looking forward to following you guys on UA-cam.
Followed your instructions and had compost in 18 days.
Tried to attach a picture but couldn't for some reason.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I’m just glad it’s of use to someone out there!
“If anybody’s driving by here- (cuts eyes) well, they shouldn’t be here...”
Bahahahhah 💪💥
I know you are serious by the brand of your wheel borrow. Lol.
I’ve done a lot of concrete work and those Jackson brand wheel borrows are the best. 😝
HarrisonCountyStudio I couldn’t agree more! I seriously dislike a wheelbarrow that shifts when you pick it up.
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 I found one at Walmart that has two wheels in front. That helps me a lot.
Hey great video I've watched it several times the one question I have is what are the dimensions of the compost cage?
I think that particular cage was 6 feet in diameter and 4 feet tall.We just completed a better version of this video yesterday.
It‘S about 4’ x 4’
GREAT STUFF
I finally found a 6 tine manure fork! Seems that there’s a shortage around here. Mine was the last one at Tractor Supply. Compost pile, here I come!
Right on!
So today is day 18 but due to my mistake using municipal water, the pile is slowing coming around. Got up to 144 degrees before I flipped it. I noticed that the cow manure hasn’t really broken down much. It’s still very green inside. I smushed it to bring out all that inner goodness. Sooner or later it’ll be compost. I’m determined to use this as learning and correcting the next batch. You two make it look easy.
@@Skashoon I wish I would have filmed all of the mistakes before now. You sound like you’re on the right track!
Where I am I have little to no green right now (Idaho), how successful do you think I'd be with just poop and brown? I'm trying it now because what can it hurt? Besides my back but all the calories I've burnt....win win. Lol. I have a mountain of 💩 that I need to do something with.
@@dentside78 I knew that 💩 was nitrogen but his videos show the green so I thought I needed it in addition. I've since learned that my nitrogen and carbon are going to be different here than there and it still works out to be compost in the end.
mind sharing what hose nozzle you are using?
Can you through your food scraps in there?
To wrapped it, to keep it moist?
Can you share how high the cage should be and how wide? Thank you
My question would be ,
What happens if it takes a while to build it.
We are not yet producing enough manure and waste straw/grasses to do 3x3x3 in a short time
I build up my compost pile slowly. I only use kitchen scraps and yard waste, no manure. It turns out beautiful, just not in 18 days.
Aloha Perma Pasture Farm family. Question.
Before we go buy something is called a biochar, do we already have that in our charcoal grill or firepit?
I would not use the stuff in charcoal. Biochar is pretty simple to make.
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 Good to know. Thank you!
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 how to make Biochar and what is the ratio in this hot compost recipe?
So 4 days to the first flip, 8 flips total, what is the day spacing, every 2 days after the first flip?
thanks...really needed to see this
How old is the chicken manure and do you think it can be used sooner on your vegetables after going through this process?
What can I use if I do t have manure? I cld pry source some locally but for sure where I live the animals wld have eaten hay or straw that had been sprayed with herbicides (roundup) 😞 I’m starting a small worm farm just to have decent compost as a side project 😂
This system of composting need manure in order for it to be finished in 18 days. I’d still use the manure from the animals you described. The act of composting is going to lock up toxins and make them inert.
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 thank you! I’ll give it a go. I’ve ran across some videos that say you have to know what the animal ate & whether or not It was sprayed. I mean I jusy don’t know any organic farmers, not common where I live unfortunately. Thank you so much ☺️
You can just do like these guys did and use compost to make compost (Cheaters) lol. There's always some poop from something inside compost- it doesn't have to be from farm animals. Alternatively you can use dog poop or just start collecting your own and add it to the greens. You'd just want to make sure it gets nice and hot though for it to cook off any pathogens, seeds, blow fly eggs etc. ;)
I did a compost bin a week ago. After about 5 days of nothing happening, I got frustrated and just dumped everything on the ground (and it smelled a lot). After dumping my rotting materials, I got 5 sacks of garden soil and just dumped 'em on top of my rotting materials. I then watered the whole pile after wards. I'm now on day 3. Everyday since I dumped everything on the ground, I continuously added kitchen scraps, brown materials. Still no heat. Question : I know it' s gonna breakdown eventually but rotting materials is just 1 sack worth while the soil I put in as I said was 5 sacks worth. If I keep turning them every other day, will the whole thing become organic compost or will it just be considered as garden soil enriched with composted material? Sorry had to ask because I don't know the difference between garden soil and compost.
Compost is decomposed organic while soil is typically inorganic clay, sand, and silt. Message us on Instagram with photos of your pile and I’ll be able to give you better advice. Off the top of my head, I don’t think your pile is big enough and/or it’s gone anaerobic. If it smells, you probably need a source of carbon in the mix.
-William
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 ok will do.
If a person lives in the city and can not have animals is there another way to make 18 day compost?
Yes indeed! Build it the same way…just add more green.
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 Thank you got it made today.
William you should go into more detail on bio chart which I have just started to read about to improve my garden. My first 18 day composts worked out great and I am using it in my city garden now thanks to you guys.
For the life of me I can't layer. I have to mix it. My back says "No, just layer it. Take it easy." But I just can't, it's like physically uncomfortable for me to layer and I feel like I have to mix.
Great video
How big of a tarp did you use?
I think that one was an 8’ x 12’ tarp.
@@PermaPasturesFarm21 Yeah, 8'x12' was what I would have guessed by the looks of it too. Maybe 9'x12'. Maybe
What if you don't have manure? I'm not sure I want to buy store bought manure.
Plz reply can I use dry leaves as browns
Absolutely
Would love to know the song playing in the background 😂. Great info by the way
I wish I could tell you my friend. We picked it up at epidemic sound.
I don’t know what kind of water you’re using, but hopefully it’s not city water. I hope you’re using well water. City water has chlorine in it, which kills beneficial soil microbes.
Also, layering it, like you did, is fine when you build a pile, but you should immediately knock it down and mix everything together. Then put it in your cage. Another way, would be to use some type of container to measure out your ratios, mixing it as you go. The best ratio is probably one 1/4 to 1/3 green material, and 3/4 to 2/3 brown material. Get a compost thermometer and flip the compost when the heat comes down to about 100°.
I use 2” x 4” x 5’ welded wire fabric, which is a little stiffer than what you have there.
seems like i could fill a swimming pool with all that water.. very tricky here in south africa where we are in a drought situation
Nitrogen sources like the green grass do contain water. Of course, in a drought situation it may be less than optimal. However, the tarp should help to retain whatever moisture is naturally in your initial component materials.
As usual your brining it
It's very pretty there - what state are you in?
Thank you! We live in western North Carolina.
Hey There! I just stumbled on your Chanel and am so stoked I did. I live in Arizona and coming up with green for my compost is ...somewhat of a challenge, it's made Composting something I really havnt wanted to learn how to do, putting it completely off all together. Until I saw your videos, now I want to learn but feel like my questions are kind stupid. Anyway. I've got chicken bedding with pine chips and poop. Horse poo and tree branches and aloe . Are these things enough to do 19bday compost?
I'm in the same boat. I'm trying it with what I have. Here's hoping it works even if it take longer than 18 days. This homesteading life has been one giant experiment. Lol. Thankfully no expensive mistakes, that's probably because my husband is pretty damn smart and grew up a farm boy.
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So a lot more green than brow
I must say I have no idea what you mean by 25:1 or 500:1. Time to find out! And I thought homework was done with college 😅
Transylvanian Farmer that’s in reference the the Carbon to Nitrogen ratio of the compost pile
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A whole ecosystem worth of poop 😂
Put some rock sand and you will be adding more minerals to the compost!!!!!!
The only way to know if it’s ready to turn in four days is to have monitored the temperature every day... there’s a formula for that.
Without those straps that thing would drop like a sack of taters.
nitrogen to carbon.....its carbon to nitrogen...also your videos background doesn't matchup in some stages looks like different location/