Feb 28, 2010 #1 SophieLain127 Songster 10 Years Apr 7, 2009 566 4 151 43207 What type of bedding do you use?
Feb 28, 2010 #2 jennh Songster 12 Years Jun 21, 2007 1,370 14 171 Lititz I just use hay. It smells terrific, just like a barn, which I don't have. I just throw the used hay on the compost pile then Jen
I just use hay. It smells terrific, just like a barn, which I don't have. I just throw the used hay on the compost pile then Jen
Feb 28, 2010 #3 ranchhand Rest in Peace 1956-2011 Aug 25, 2008 13,295 121 291 SC Straw or wood shavings, which go to the compost heap.
Feb 28, 2010 #4 D Dar Crowing 11 Years Jul 31, 2008 5,929 38 251 i use pine shavings and i dump it in my pile in the "back 90's" of my yard with all my food compost too
i use pine shavings and i dump it in my pile in the "back 90's" of my yard with all my food compost too
Feb 28, 2010 #5 Chicken03 Songster 10 Years Mar 20, 2009 245 3 121 Western Pa I use hay and wood shavings. I make a big pile then after its sits a while put it on the garden. Its great fertilzer.
I use hay and wood shavings. I make a big pile then after its sits a while put it on the garden. Its great fertilzer.
Feb 28, 2010 Thread starter #6 SophieLain127 Songster 10 Years Apr 7, 2009 566 4 151 43207 My problem is I'm not supposed to use it in my compost. Apparently it is illegal to do so in my county.
My problem is I'm not supposed to use it in my compost. Apparently it is illegal to do so in my county.
Feb 28, 2010 #7 D Dar Crowing 11 Years Jul 31, 2008 5,929 38 251 Quote: why not? whats their reasoning / logic to that?
Feb 28, 2010 Thread starter #8 SophieLain127 Songster 10 Years Apr 7, 2009 566 4 151 43207 It doesn't state any. I would assume it is due to the risk of disease. The rules states "All wastes must be properly cleaned and disposed of. NOTE: Composting of animal waste is not permitted within the City." Which makes no real sense to me since most people let their back yards get filled with dog poop.
It doesn't state any. I would assume it is due to the risk of disease. The rules states "All wastes must be properly cleaned and disposed of. NOTE: Composting of animal waste is not permitted within the City." Which makes no real sense to me since most people let their back yards get filled with dog poop.
Feb 28, 2010 #9 D Dar Crowing 11 Years Jul 31, 2008 5,929 38 251 I tend to "push" the limits... I would use it to cover your flower beds in preparation for winter.. its just mulch right?
I tend to "push" the limits... I would use it to cover your flower beds in preparation for winter.. its just mulch right?
Feb 28, 2010 #10 Barred Rocker cracked egg 10 Years Jul 15, 2009 790 36 189 King and Queen Co, Va I use wood shavings. I spread it on my garden.