Using raw chicken manure on the garden

[Artichoke Lover]

I wouldn’t put it straight into the garden because of salmonella and E-Coli risk. Root vegetables are more vulnerable to burn and sometimes you won’t see the damage until after harvest with root crops. That said it does usually take quite a bit to burn plants. It can be directly applied in the off season in annual beds and vegetable gardens. I put mine out in September through November and it’s safe to plant in by April.

 

[Magnumchicken]

I wouldn’t put it straight into the garden because of salmonella and E-Coli risk. Root vegetables are more vulnerable to burn and sometimes you won’t see the damage until after harvest with root crops. That said it does usually take quite a bit to burn plants. It can be directly applied in the off season in annual beds and vegetable gardens. I put mine out in September through November and it’s safe to plant in by April.

I agree if the poop isnt from your chickens be careful... it has to be fermented or incoporated and aged. If you handle your chickens or walk in the coop you are nearly certain to be exposed yourself to those bacteria and yeast in chickens. Think of all the masks and alcohol we are using for covid and it still spreads. We are around our chickens much more.

If you are eating dont read below.

Turns out most pet owners have the exact same strain of bacteria and fungi in them as found in their dogs and cats intestinal tract. Also there was a study that showed predominant bacteria and yeast growing in sourdough bread is also found in the household members nether parts. Called fecal oral transmission... and actually it is healthy. It resores your bodies bacterial fauna, helps prevent disease, and improves digestion.

Regarding burn, if caculated properly you shouldnt have burn. There are all sorts of formulas online regarding farm application of fresh or fermented manure. Farmers usually do fall application for ecoli reasons. Ecoli survives much better in environment than salmonella

 

[Sally PB]

It resores your bodies bacterial fauna, helps prevent disease, and improves digestion

I have read of people getting transplants of bacteria to correct/rebalance their gut bacteria levels.

 

[Magnumchicken]

I have read of people getting transplants of bacteria to correct/rebalance their gut bacteria levels.

Yes. Im too scared to get banned from here to explain how its done. But it is simple procedure.

 

[Artichoke Lover]

I have read of people getting transplants of bacteria to correct/rebalance their gut bacteria levels.

Yes. Im too scared to get banned from here to explain how its done. But it is simple procedure.

Yep! It’s pretty common with transplant patients.

 

[Stepnout]

I’ve had great luck adding my chicken manure to my garden through the winter on top of the snow. I spread it all over the garden. Then with the heavy spring rains and snow melt it dissipates until it’s almost unrecognizable. In late April early May I till the garden several times before planting the first week of June. Now I only have 6 hens so I’m only talking minimal coverage on my 4000 square foot plot. Last year I didn’t have hens until August so no manure. This year I’m spreading some.
I never add green manure to the garden after planting.