Can feathers go into the compost?

[Carrie Lynn]

I composted my first batch of shavings this past year and can hardly wait to use it in the spring.
I'd like to start another batch but my chickens are moulting.
Do feathers break down? Do they add anything beneficial?
What about the scattered feed (crumbles) I scoop as I'm cleaning poop out of my run? Any benefits? They go in the compost as well.

Thanks in advance,
Carrie Lynn

 

[Fred's Hens]

They are natural. They decompose. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Fred's Hens :

They are natural. They decompose. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

What about rabbit fur in with rabbit poo compost?​

 

[DancingHen]

Feathers and fur are both fine for the compost. Feathers are actually quite beneficial to the soil. I compost them all the time.

I also compost my dogs fur after I brush her out.

 

[al6517]

Feathers are great in the compost pile, besides who the heck want's to spend 40 hrs sifting through litter to remove them.

 

[cravenchx]

I sure hope so!

 

[krcote]

Mine go right in!

 

[turtlebird]

Yes, throw them in the composter. Feathers are a source of nitrogen

 

[flockof4]

Yes, feathers are a great amendment to compost. Toss it all in.

 

[Tracydr]

Pure nitrogen, consider them a green.