Comments on: Vermicomposting With Chicken Manure http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/vermicomposting-with-chicken-manure/ Red Wiggler Worms, European Nightcrawlers and loads of helpful Worm Composting Information Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:46:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Krystina http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/vermicomposting-with-chicken-manure/comment-page-1/#comment-33974 Krystina Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:55:59 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=591#comment-33974 im doing a project on how chicken manure affects worms and there reproduction and had a few questions i would love for some one to tell me what they no so i could make a good hypothesis and to no what imn getting myself into so any kinda of tips would be awsome exspeshally knowing what kinda container to keep them in for best obsirvation and there living comfort im doing a project on how chicken manure affects worms and there reproduction and had a few questions i would love for some one to tell me what they no so i could make a good hypothesis and to no what imn getting myself into so any kinda of tips would be awsome exspeshally knowing what kinda container to keep them in for best obsirvation and there living comfort

]]> By: Chicken Mom http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/vermicomposting-with-chicken-manure/comment-page-1/#comment-30398 Chicken Mom Sat, 21 May 2011 20:38:06 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=591#comment-30398 Hi Bentley, In the non-manure zone we add grass clippings and other yard waste as well as kitchen waste, sawdust if we're in the building mood and any other composting material we have. It's the "lazy mans" pile! I think that is why there are seeds sprouting in it! We haven't done shredded paper yet but will try it as we take the daily newspaper (we normally put that in the recycling bins). I looked at the zone between the two areas and you are right. The worms are moving into the manure zone where there is a mix of materials. We have also begun to cover the area to keep the moisture in as water is a precious commodity in southern california! Hi Keerti, Good idea to put the grass clippings in the hen's yard. They have turned the area to dust (looks like moon scape!) and I know they love green grass! Will have our lawn mowing people leave it in a pile for us to give to the girls. They love the green stuff! Do either of you know about bare butts? Two of our girls have recently lost their feathers and I wonder if they are starting to moult? I've read a bunch of stuff on line and there seems to be a lot of opinions but nothing definate. They act healthy and we think they are still laying. No bugs we can see. Thanks again for your comments! Hi Bentley,

In the non-manure zone we add grass clippings and other yard waste as well as kitchen waste, sawdust if we’re in the building mood and any other composting material we have. It’s the “lazy mans” pile! I think that is why there are seeds sprouting in it! We haven’t done shredded paper yet but will try it as we take the daily newspaper (we normally put that in the recycling bins). I looked at the zone between the two areas and you are right. The worms are moving into the manure zone where there is a mix of materials. We have also begun to cover the area to keep the moisture in as water is a precious commodity in southern california!

Hi Keerti,

Good idea to put the grass clippings in the hen’s yard. They have turned the area to dust (looks like moon scape!) and I know they love green grass! Will have our lawn mowing people leave it in a pile for us to give to the girls. They love the green stuff!

Do either of you know about bare butts? Two of our girls have recently lost their feathers and I wonder if they are starting to moult? I’ve read a bunch of stuff on line and there seems to be a lot of opinions but nothing definate. They act healthy and we think they are still laying. No bugs we can see.

Thanks again for your comments!

]]> By: keerti http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/vermicomposting-with-chicken-manure/comment-page-1/#comment-30307 keerti Sat, 14 May 2011 14:42:31 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=591#comment-30307 hi chicken mom, a comment regarding your problem with grass clippings..... i used to have a big lawn mowing business and grass clipping disposal was an area of experimentation... as you are aware grass clippings form a matt that is fairly impervious to water, so it doesn't rot easily ...one thing we found that worked as a trial was to mix equal parts of sawdust and grass in a tumbler and turn it every few days ... a little labour intensive...!!!! if you have chickens put the grass clippings in the hen house . the chickens will eat it, scratch it, shit in it and generally have a fine old time while they break it down ...than once in a while rake the hen house floor and put the whole lot in the compost . hi chicken mom,
a comment regarding your problem with grass clippings….. i used to have a big lawn mowing business and grass clipping disposal was an area of experimentation… as you are aware grass clippings form a matt that is fairly impervious to water, so it doesn’t rot easily …one thing we found that worked as a trial was to mix equal parts of sawdust and grass in a tumbler and turn it every few days … a little labour intensive…!!!! if you have chickens put the grass clippings in the hen house . the chickens will eat it, scratch it, shit in it and generally have a fine old time while they break it down …than once in a while rake the hen house floor and put the whole lot in the compost .

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/vermicomposting-with-chicken-manure/comment-page-1/#comment-29701 Bentley Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:09:39 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=591#comment-29701 Hi Chicken Mom, Composting worms should really help with that situation - provided one of those two zones is worm friendly. I'd be curious to know what materials are being put in the non-manure zone. Chicken manure is pretty potent, but I have little doubt that the worms would also make their way over into the manure zone (especially older parts) and help you out there as well. B Hi Chicken Mom,
Composting worms should really help with that situation – provided one of those two zones is worm friendly. I’d be curious to know what materials are being put in the non-manure zone.
Chicken manure is pretty potent, but I have little doubt that the worms would also make their way over into the manure zone (especially older parts) and help you out there as well.

B

]]> By: Chicken Mom http://www.redwormcomposting.com/reader-questions/vermicomposting-with-chicken-manure/comment-page-1/#comment-29661 Chicken Mom Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:16:12 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=591#comment-29661 We live in the urban San Diego area and raise Chickens. We keep the chicken manure in half of our compost area (which is, in total, about 6ft X 10ft) and know it needs to sit for about a year before it can be used in our garden. The non-manure section is not composting as well as we would like. Yesterday we turned it and there were still green grass clippings underneath from a few mponths ago and we've had plenty of rain this year. The compost is under an ash tree so it gets filtered sunlight. Will worms help? Look forward to your reply! Chicken Mom We live in the urban San Diego area and raise Chickens. We keep the chicken manure in half of our compost area (which is, in total, about 6ft X 10ft) and know it needs to sit for about a year before it can be used in our garden. The non-manure section is not composting as well as we would like. Yesterday we turned it and there were still green grass clippings underneath from a few mponths ago and we’ve had plenty of rain this year. The compost is under an ash tree so it gets filtered sunlight. Will worms help? Look forward to your reply!

Chicken Mom

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