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Title: shredded hemp?
Post by: nilly71 on June 24, 2010, 17:31:33
I collect chicken manure from a local lady, she said it's with shredded hemp. Is this ok to compost/manure heap or is it the same as sawdust and best left off the plot?

Thanks
Neil
Title: Re: shredded hemp?
Post by: grannyjanny on June 24, 2010, 18:02:49
Hi Nilly. I think she might mean hemcore. Have a google on it. I use it for my guinea pigs & chickens. It's brilliant stuff & can go in the composter. I think I read it composts down quickly & the chicken manure will accelerate it. HTH.
Title: Re: shredded hemp?
Post by: CDave on June 24, 2010, 19:24:18
Yup - Hemcore. Its the inner stem from Hemp plants. I use it for my hens and composts really quickly. Go for it!!
Title: Re: shredded hemp?
Post by: nilly71 on June 24, 2010, 19:58:24
Thanks for the replies.

I have 3 large bags to collect now, they should smell great  :P

Neil
Title: Re: shredded hemp?
Post by: nilly71 on June 25, 2010, 22:07:32
Today she said she will be changing to easybed, is this ok for the plot?

Neil
Title: Re: shredded hemp?
Post by: grannyjanny on June 25, 2010, 22:17:02
Just had a google & it can be spread on organic farmland so it should be fine.
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