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    Turning the stinky dirt in the run.

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    Turning the stinky dirt in the run.

    There are different types of lime, you need to get the right stuff. Just garden lime, dolomite. NOT ordinary lime. http://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lime-different-kinds/ There's a thread on the forum about using lime in the chook run which explains the difference. EDIT: Found it...
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    Turning the stinky dirt in the run.

    It's summer up there, isn't it? You should be right. I'm sitting here in winter and it's been rainy, but if it's dry, it shouldn't go slimy or horrible on you. I'd just spread it and rake it in a bit.
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    Turning the stinky dirt in the run.

    I've no idea what your climate is like, and I don't have lawn, so I can't give you any specific advice. In general, composting in the run is like composting outside it. You need a mix of material and you need air. Grass clippings can go slimy if you pile them up, so it really depends on how...
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    Turning the stinky dirt in the run.

    If it's damp, be careful of too many fresh grass clippings. Mix them up with something else, some bark chips or something so they don't all clump up and go gross, or spread them out and rake them in a bit. Also, the usual "fix" for stinky and slimy is to rake in some garden lime.
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