is it possible to make garden mulch or plain mulch out of chicken poo?

Question

i was watching dirty jobs and they made it- is it possible with chicken poo? how do you make it? tips anyone?

Answer 1

Chicken manure is very "rich" in nitrogen. It works well in the garden as a soil additive but is too hot to use as a "mulch" for most plants. Two plants I can think of which can both tolerate and benifit from fresh chicken manure are Ruhbarb and Asparagass but usually in the fall or early spring for deep root feeding. Mixing it with other organic materials like grass clippings, leaves etc. and turning under in the fall is an excellent way to prepair for next years garden. Also, spreading a layer under any fruit trees (not around the trunk but out around the drip line of the branches) will feed the trees roots as it seeps into the soil. You can also compost it with any other materials and add to soil as it mellows. If you smell strong amonia it's too hot to add to most established plants. I find it best to let it set awhile piled somewhere out of the way and let mother nature work her magic. Just stir it up every now and then turning the pile so it composts evenly. Keep pile moist but not too wet for best composting. If rains are regular additional watering will be rare.

Answer 2

Yes...mix it in with grass clippings, leaves, etc. It is used widely in the area that I live in (major chicken farms and processing in the area like Tyson)...you shouldn't use it straight as it's too 'hot', you've got to mulch it with plant life and let it degrade for at least 6 months.

Answer 3

you don't make mulch with it,, you make fertilizer!! mulch is just a covering,,, fertilizer supplies nutrients and chicken is ok,, but rabbit is better!! fresh chicken manure is VERY high in nitrogen and will "burn" younger plants...rabbit manure is better balanced and after just drying for a few months can be applied directly

Answer 4

specific and no. Leaves like, Magnolia, Rhodies are notably thick and that they won't destroy down rapid adequate. they're going to create the suitable place for slugs and different bugs to disguise. i will bypass away eastern Maple leaves, cherry tree leaves and another effective and skinny leaves interior the backyard, such as you stated, as mulch. you additionally can run thick leaves with backyard mower and unfold onto your backyard soil.