permaculture

[Marsha Hanzi <hanzibra@svn.com.br>]

I also have access to unlimited amounts of this material.  Unfortunately
it is great breeding-ground for fleas.  My best solution has been to
throw it all in the chicken-pen first, as  horse manure can remain
clumpy for a long time.  They tear it up into nice homogeneous 
material, mixing it thoroughly with the soil bacteria, after which the
composting time is reduced, and the material much finer...


blissv@nmhu.campus.mci.net wrote:
> 
> I'm so glad I asked! So many responded to the query regarding fresh
> manure...all mostly concurrent and as I suspected. I will only use the stuff
> as a sheet mulch later and not mix it in to the existing soil strata, mix
> the pile with other materials, add the BD preps as per compost, and be glad
> for it when it's ready! I've got my work cut out for me...it's a big pile!
> Thanks to all for your suggestions and the time it has taken you to
> respond..I appreciate it.
> 
> VInca