Suburban Farmer
Leafing Out
Mine's in a pile where the chickens can't get to it. 
new to compost
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my chickens are in a run so they won't be able to get to it.
I was thinking about making the 'heap' (haha) within a 3 sided structure of some sort. I just wasn't sure what the best material for ventilation etc I should use. I THINK i'd like to use something other than wire, but I also dont' want an eye sore in the yard somewhere. If I do it over in the hedgerow of the woods, I think it will be hardly noticeable.
I also read it has to stay at least a little moist..... how do I know?
wow, i think i'm putting too much thought into this but I don't want to have to 'redo' - once we've started.
Thanks to everyone for your advice and patience!
I really appreciate it!
I was thinking about making the 'heap' (haha) within a 3 sided structure of some sort. I just wasn't sure what the best material for ventilation etc I should use. I THINK i'd like to use something other than wire, but I also dont' want an eye sore in the yard somewhere. If I do it over in the hedgerow of the woods, I think it will be hardly noticeable.
I also read it has to stay at least a little moist..... how do I know?
wow, i think i'm putting too much thought into this but I don't want to have to 'redo' - once we've started.
Thanks to everyone for your advice and patience!
I really appreciate it!
lesa
Garden Master
All these details really depend on what you intend to use compost for. I love chicken poop for the garden...But, I have a pile for kitchen scraps and garden waste that I never use. I just pile it up and like magic it composts itself. I have this, just to save on landfill. Hate to throw anything away that can rot in the pile! I wouldn't sweat this too much- give composting a try and see what it can do for you...
hoodat
Garden Addicted
I made mine by just dry stacking concrete blocks in a three sided enclosure. Actually one side was an already existing concrete wall. Since they aren't cemented together you can move them around to accomodate the changing size of a compost heap. They absorb a certain amount of moisture and help keep the compost from drying out. By leaving the front open I can easily turn the pile.ksct said:
THE MONSTER (Did someone just say,"Feed me Seymour?)
