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Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: Diana on August 30, 2005, 20:29:26

Title: Sheep Manure
Post by: Diana on August 30, 2005, 20:29:26
I know sheep manure makes good liquid feed, but would it be OK to use as "normal" manure?

I've a feeling the only reason it isn't used that way is quantity (horses kept in stables, cows in sheds over winter, sheep in field so no collection of it). Would like to know if this is so or if there's another reason.

I've access to a large quantity of very well matured stuff if I want it. So is it OK?
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: norman bates on August 30, 2005, 20:31:51
oooooohhhh I don't fancy using sheep poo  :o
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: GardenerBates on August 30, 2005, 20:34:01
dont like the smell.
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: Diana on August 30, 2005, 20:38:33
Quote from: norman bates on August 30, 2005, 20:31:51
oooooohhhh I don't fancy using sheep poo  :o

OK, but why?
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: TEL on August 30, 2005, 20:46:03
Hi
All poo is the same just let it rot down.
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: Diana on August 30, 2005, 20:54:15
Thanks Tel

This is well rotted - been piled for a few years
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: redimp on August 30, 2005, 20:57:17
Sheep manure is meant to be one of the best. :-X
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: sandersj89 on August 30, 2005, 21:15:09
Agree, very good stuff.

Dont use fresh but other wise it is great to use.

Jerry
(Farmers son and we used to run more than 1,000 sheep)
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: Diana on August 31, 2005, 08:01:50
Thanks everyone.

I'm as happy as a pig in muck! ;D
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: KevB on August 31, 2005, 08:44:26
Quote from: Diana on August 31, 2005, 08:01:50
Thanks everyone.

I'm as happy as a pig in muck! ;D

Or a sheep in dip! or was the pig in muck a second question? :) ;)
Title: Re: Sheep Manure
Post by: wardy on September 01, 2005, 10:35:26
We're trialling shepp manure liquid feed on our lotty along with Miracle Grow and comfrey tea.  Not claiming it's going to be scientific though  ;)

One of our lady plotters has a couple of pet sheep and she brings the spare stuff to the lotty and it all gets used  :)
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