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Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: Clairylou on January 18, 2007, 12:53:52

Title: Duck Poo
Post by: Clairylou on January 18, 2007, 12:53:52
A bloke from work keeps ducks and asked if i could use the straw from his ducks bedding area which has duck poo in it on my allotment i thought i probably could, but i was just wondering will it be best dug into my beds or put on top after planting up.

Claire :)
Title: Re: Duck Poo
Post by: Tee Gee on January 18, 2007, 15:10:33
Most 'fowl' droppings can be quite hot and can do more damage than good if it comes in contact with plants.

I would let it weather for a few weeks in the open before using it, or mix it in with other composted material on the compost heap.

I have also used it as a liquid manure;  place the dropping in a string/hessian bag and submerge in a barrel.

Give it a shake once in a while to release the beneficial material.

Water your plants with the liquor.
Title: Re: Duck Poo
Post by: Merry Tiller on January 18, 2007, 21:35:17
Yes, compost it, wonderful stuff