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OK to bury cat droppings?
"David WE Roberts" wrote in message ... "K" wrote in message ... Chris ] writes Is it OK to bury cat droppings? Well, (some) cats do ;-) The theory is that the closer the digestive system is to ours, the more likely it is that the faeces will carry organisms that are a problem to us. So herbivore faeces are no problem, and we happily use horse manure on the garden. Human faeces are potentially a problem (though still used, I believe, in some parts of the world). Dogs and cats are carnivores, and probably not a good idea to use their faeces in bulk. Also, if it's come from a litter tray, the litter is basically clay and not particularly useful to your soil. As far as I am aware human faeces are used as fertiliser in this country after suitable treatment. Google gives http://orgprints.org/8477/1/njf4.pdf which claims 30-40% of sewage sludge is used as fertiliser in Nordic countries. Also http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...ser-crops.html. I am pretty sure they used to use it (and may still) around Suffolk. It is treated to destroy pathogens, though, so I wouldn't use cat crap as the main source of fertiliser for your slad crops :-) I remember a large dump of it on the old Ipswich Airport. It was an excellet source of tomato plants! Graham __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4791 (20100120) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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OK to bury cat droppings?
"graham" wrote in message ... "David WE Roberts" wrote in message ... "K" wrote in message ... Chris ] writes Is it OK to bury cat droppings? Well, (some) cats do ;-) The theory is that the closer the digestive system is to ours, the more likely it is that the faeces will carry organisms that are a problem to us. So herbivore faeces are no problem, and we happily use horse manure on the garden. Human faeces are potentially a problem (though still used, I believe, in some parts of the world). Dogs and cats are carnivores, and probably not a good idea to use their faeces in bulk. Also, if it's come from a litter tray, the litter is basically clay and not particularly useful to your soil. As far as I am aware human faeces are used as fertiliser in this country after suitable treatment. Google gives http://orgprints.org/8477/1/njf4.pdf which claims 30-40% of sewage sludge is used as fertiliser in Nordic countries. Also http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...ser-crops.html. I am pretty sure they used to use it (and may still) around Suffolk. It is treated to destroy pathogens, though, so I wouldn't use cat crap as the main source of fertiliser for your slad crops :-) I remember a large dump of it on the old Ipswich Airport. It was an excellet source of tomato plants! Graham I'm always surprised there isn't a good crop of maize too. Why anyone eats sweetcorn escapes me - it comes out exactly as it goes in. Tina __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4791 (20100120) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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OK to bury cat droppings?
On Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:33:27 -0000, "Christina Websell"
wrote: Why anyone eats sweetcorn escapes me - it comes out exactly as it goes in. Tina It helps to cook it and chew it before swallowing. (Microwaving is surprisingly good) -- (¯`·. ®óñ© © ²°¹° .·´¯) |
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OK to bury cat droppings?
"Malcolm" wrote in message ... In article , Christina Websell writes I'm always surprised there isn't a good crop of maize too. Why anyone eats sweetcorn escapes me - it comes out exactly as it goes in. Err, next time you eat some, put your teeth in first - you're meant to chew it :-) Yes. I know that. Sometimes I could slap you, Malcolm, you can be so.. patronising. |
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Malcolm writes
The word patronise comes from the Latin "pater" = father. So, as I'm old enough to be your father........ Now that's interesting, because I assumed Tina was my age, and you're certainly not old enough to be my father ;-) -- Kay |
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Malcolm writes
In article , K writes Malcolm writes The word patronise comes from the Latin "pater" = father. So, as I'm old enough to be your father........ Now that's interesting, because I assumed Tina was my age, and you're certainly not old enough to be my father ;-) Sure about that, are you? Not absolutely sure ... but I think I may have met you ;-) While I couldn't possibly make any such assumption about Tina's age, Of course you can! Whether it's sensible or polite to do so is another question, but you can always make assumptions if you wish. -- Kay |
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OK to bury cat droppings?
"K" wrote in message ... Malcolm writes In article , K writes Malcolm writes The word patronise comes from the Latin "pater" = father. So, as I'm old enough to be your father........ Now that's interesting, because I assumed Tina was my age, and you're certainly not old enough to be my father ;-) Sure about that, are you? Not absolutely sure ... but I think I may have met you ;-) While I couldn't possibly make any such assumption about Tina's age, Of course you can! Whether it's sensible or polite to do so is another question, but you can always make assumptions if you wish. What I love about about Malcolm is that he is always polite to women, even if I stir him sometimes. I'd really like to meet him one day although it's unlikely as I am in the middle of England and he is on Islay. Tina -- Kay |
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OK to bury cat droppings?
"Malcolm" wrote in message ... In article , K writes Malcolm writes The word patronise comes from the Latin "pater" = father. So, as I'm old enough to be your father........ Now that's interesting, because I assumed Tina was my age, and you're certainly not old enough to be my father ;-) Sure about that, are you? While I couldn't possibly make any such assumption about Tina's age, as you have done, there's nothing that says I can't try and flatter her to make amends! Anyway, discussing the age of ladies on this group is not something a gentleman would do (cue obvious remark!). -- Yes, Malcolm, you are probably old enough to be my father, so I excuse you ducks and runs fast Aw, I do value your opinion, even so g Tina |
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OK to bury cat droppings?
"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from "Christina Websell" contains these words: "Malcolm" wrote in message ... In article , Christina Websell writes I'm always surprised there isn't a good crop of maize too. Why anyone eats sweetcorn escapes me - it comes out exactly as it goes in. Err, next time you eat some, put your teeth in first - you're meant to chew it :-) Yes. I know that. Sometimes I could slap you, Malcolm, you can be so.. patronising. Hard not to, when a grown woman in a gardening group, wonders why cooked maize doesn't grow. You are quite right, Janet. I was very, very stupid. I forgot it was cooked even though I'm all grown-up now. Can you possibly forgive me? Tina |
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