T wrote:
Hi All,

Have a new customer who claims she has the best
organic eggs in the county. Which means a great
source of organic chicken poop may be available
to me.

1) how to I get it home with out getting
chicken poop all over my car? Is it hazardous
if inhaled, etc.?

2) once I get it home, what do I do with it? Dig
it under a few months before it is time to plant?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Many thanks,
-T

It depends on how much you have to transport. I would go for large
re-cycled tubs with lids, such as those used to sell pool chemicals etc.
When fresh it is VERY aromatic and without a lid your, even if you don't
spill any, your car will stink for days. If you have a large amount borrow
or hire a trailer.

When it is fresh you have to use it carefully as it contains large amounts
of soluble compounds that can burn sensitive plants. Depending on the
amount that you have you could:

- dig it into beds a few weeks before planting
- sprinkle in layers into your compost heap
- add it in appropriate amounts around established trees and shrubs during
the growing season, for example on heavy nitriogen feeders such as citrus
trees.

Even when it is aged don't be heavy handed.

I treat my citrus every year at the rate of about one large shovel full per
tree, sometimes it is hot out of the chook. The trees do well.

--
David

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