Think it's a good combination of all of the above James and NewBoy! I was told guinea pig poo was one of the best activators and a friend was looking after some when the grandkids were on holiday so I got her to bag it for me! I have access to horse manure too so there's a good barrowload of that mixed in as well as the usual green stuff and paper, plus ventilation and moisture and a good turning now and then. Seems to be working well.
FG- have you done any research comparing male and female piddle?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
FG - not much but If I recall (from some old programme) ladywee isn't as good.
I put loads of straw into my heap with the horse manure. Somethimes it's much more straw and wood shavings than manure. If you have a decent sized heap that heats up well it starts to break down really quickly.
Most horses aren't bedded on straw now James mainly shavings but it all helps the mix so don't remove. Straw breaks down quicker than shavings though. Don't know about the lizard, except that if it's not a veggie I'd say no!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Think it's a good combination of all of the above James and NewBoy! I was told guinea pig poo was one of the best activators and a friend was looking after some when the grandkids were on holiday so I got her to bag it for me! I have access to horse manure too so there's a good barrowload of that mixed in as well as the usual green stuff and paper, plus ventilation and moisture and a good turning now and then. Seems to be working well.
FG- have you done any research comparing male and female piddle?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I have a lizard would you compost the bedding (Beachwood shavings) I intend to buy horse manure as well two or three bags a month (only .50p per bag)
Question how long would straw take to break down or do you try and remove it ??
James
FG - not much but If I recall (from some old programme) ladywee isn't as good.
I put loads of straw into my heap with the horse manure. Somethimes it's much more straw and wood shavings than manure. If you have a decent sized heap that heats up well it starts to break down really quickly.
FG - it's not like wine tasting
FG
Most horses aren't bedded on straw now James mainly shavings but it all helps the mix so don't remove. Straw breaks down quicker than shavings though. Don't know about the lizard, except that if it's not a veggie I'd say no!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The only reason I suggest its a male job, is that its hard work balancing on top of the heap for us females.
I could use a bucket I suppose.
The lizard bedding and stable manure, I would just mix it well in, and make sure its wet.
Don't know about lizards, but tortoises carry salmonella and I wouldn't want that going into my heap.