Preparing the ground for the run and....

[Ouaouaron]

I heard on the Chicken Whisperer that he digs down about 6 inches (till) and then rakes out the loose dirt, then adds 1/4 to 1/2 inch of lime and then chipped wood (5 inches). He also replaces it 2 or 3 times a year. Do you know if this material when taken out after a few months is good for compost? Does the lime matter in a negative way?

 

[chfite]

Seems like a lot of work. I just use the ground as it comes, and add some sand.

Chris

 

[cafarmgirl]

Seems like a lot of work. I just use the ground as it comes, and add some sand.

Chris

Goodness, me too!

However, if one DID want to do all that work I don't know why you couldn't compost it although I do not know what effect the lime might have on a compost pile.