Compost access?

[AnnPann]

Curious about others opinions on this… Do you let your flock access to your compost bin/pile? And if not, what are your reasons?

 

[cavemanrich]

I personally don't see a problem,,, but suggest you ask the gardeners in this thread. Most have compost piles, and Chickens as well.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-did-you-do-in-the-garden-today.670277/page-8252
I don't keep a compost pile myself.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Mill Chick]

I have let my chickens eat all the compost they want.

 

[chooki]

Yes, sometimes ..

There are pros and cons of letting the chickens access to the compose bin/pile.

Pros: nutritious food for the chickens. It's fun for them to scratch around.

I was able to harvest reasonable amount of larvae and crickets from the composite pile/bin for my chickens. Those, IMO, are amongst some of the best natural food for my free ranging chickens.

Cons:

There maybe other creatures hiding in the compose pile. There was once a snake hiding in the pile, snake skin was also sighted. If not managed properly, you might have a problem with fly infestation. Stuff from your compose bin may stain if you have paved ground. There is no guaranteed food safety when it comes to the compose pile/bin.

There are other reasons, but that's all from the top of my head.