compost to feed chicken

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

This is exactly what we’ve been wanting to do for the chickens. Have you had any issues with rats/mice in the compost? This is the only thing stopping me atm.

I personally have not seen any evidence of rodent activity. Never saw any before we started composting, so maybe they’re just not around my property. There are a number of cats in the neighborhood who may make it inhospitable.

The chicken area and compost is placed to be as far away from the house and property borders as reasonably possible, but I’m not on a big property - my entire lot is 4/10 of an acre and that includes front yard, house, and driveway.

 

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

perfect. thats beyond what i expect verry clear so helpful alot of complet information thank you

Happy to share my experiences in the hopes it helps others! Good luck!

 

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

Today’s food waste pickup. Cracked into a couple bags before I had to get back to work - some bread, apples, a little greens, plus a few things they’ll be less jazzed about (oranges, onions).