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Thanks for sharing this thread. I've been reading it off and on all day... really good stuff! You might find some useful tips on how to keep compost moist in that same thread... even though they're talking about composting in cooler climates. Heehee, you'll see!

One quick question, Sill. The front fencing (for lack of a better word) on your compost bins, is that permanent or are they slats that drop in then lift out when you need to shift the compost around?

I buy it. Thanks for explaining in such detail, I really appreciate this great info! I've been planning to build out a "series" of compost piles, like your three, so that I can mix the stuff more often, just like you've explained here. In addition to being underworked and overpaid, my pile is...

Wow, very nice setup and results. How do you get such a nice balance of carbon to nitrogen to get that rich black gold? My compost pile is almost all carbon (straw and woodshavings)... in fact I call it my strawmpost pile! I plan on it taking at least a century to turn to compost... or...

I feel your pain, RichnSteph. It's like living on Mars for us... the so called soil is red and sandy :) Have you considered raised beds? We've opted for raised beds as a quick solution to being able to grow. I've built a few 4'x8' beds of varying heights out of cinder blocks (some people use...

This is not a non-answer! Thanks for the reality check and refreshing perspective, Sky, I appreciate it!

Composting in the run is a cool idea... especially since it would help keep the soil soft and healthy. But I've always wondered, aren't there concerns about mold since it's a natural part of the decomposition process? What about the chickens' health? Like if you throw a squash in the run, it...