Wow, quite a system you have there! Thanks for the advice. Our coop is in our yard with the lawn and plants, etc, so we don't have much ground space for making a pile, which is why I've been considering the tumbler. It sounds like having two may be the way to go so that I can let one "cook"...
Right. I am also thinking that the volume could be an issue. We don't have a whole lot of room, and appearance is pretty important in this part of the yard. The tumbler I'm looking at is 80 gallons, and is $70 at Costco. Pretty good deal, I thought!
I'm thinking of buying a tumbling compost bin. Should I get more than one? We have 7 chickens. How long does it take for the compost become useable? We would put in droppings with shavings, grass clippings, hay, coffee grounds, etc.
@KlaHaYa Gardens
Thanks for the tip! (I'm actually a bit North of Seattle, in Bothell)
I just looked around for that Coop Tour, and it looks like I just missed it! :-(
Well, I have not built the coop yet but I do have a general idea of what to do. (hard to surprise her if I have the coop built!) :-)
Yesterday, I got one each of:
Rhode Island Rd
Golden Sex Link
Barred Rock
Brown Leghorn
On Monday, I plan to return and get a Modeled Houdan for kicks!
Hah, well I think I'm also on my own with the coop. I used to be a carpenter, so that'll be my little project! no complaints though. I love my projects!
Greetings, all!
Well, my wife has been asking for chickens for quite some time now, so I've secretly made a small brooder, purchased 4 chicks, and I unveil them on sunday! (anniversary of our first date)
So... for a while, I'm on my own.