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By Junie

Essex, United Kingdom

chicken manure? does anyone know how nutritious this is, and what plants would most benefit, also should it be left till it is not quite so fresh! many thanks




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Junie you're in luck as we have an expert on it here, Do you mean the pellets from the shop or the ones that you find in the chicken run? Obviously now isn't the time to apply it but in Spring it is a great boost.

22 Nov, 2009

 

good for onions but it dose encorage wire worms so in moderation, who is the expert on chicke s,,, heron

22 Nov, 2009

 

A clue Cliffo, She gets a tub or two for Christmas and it could be said that she's crazy. lol

22 Nov, 2009

 

this is the raw stuff delivered straight from the chickens - i havent actually got it yet but can have it if i want. thanks

22 Nov, 2009

 

nice one Heron lol

22 Nov, 2009

 

Lucky you, keep it 'till Spring and either scatter it over the ground or mix it with soil/compost. Not too much though as it's potent.

22 Nov, 2009

 

Chicken manure is very strong and rich in nitrogen. Therefore, it is of most benefit to leafy plants like cabbages. As Heron says, leave it outdoors to weather until at least spring.
No, I am not the crazy woman.

22 Nov, 2009

 

do you know one lol

22 Nov, 2009

 

we are all a little crazy surly lol

22 Nov, 2009

 

I've heard it said that it's the main prerequisite to qualify for this forum. lol. I certainly feel quite at home here.

22 Nov, 2009

 

me to and im completly mad lol

22 Nov, 2009

 

thanks all

22 Nov, 2009

 

your welcome

23 Nov, 2009

 

Sorry to ressurect such an old question. I've added poultry manure to my soil about 4 weeks ago, can anyone tell me how often I should reapply? Many thanks, Lee

6 Apr, 2012

 

Not for another year, Lee. My, where did you dig this up from???????

6 Apr, 2012

How do I say thanks?

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