Suzy Bear

Thank you both

Hi
Not sure if this belongs in Chickens or Compost forum
Is it safe to put bedding which may have red mites in a compost pile or use as mulch away from where the chickens could access? Or would this risk reinfecting the coop? Thank you

C. Letellier wrote:

Suzy Bear wrote:Why do windows need to be cleaned at all?

For my house at least because the house is mostly/fully heated by passive and active solar and I can lose as much as a third of the heat to just messy windows.  It is a comfort issue.  It is possible to wash half a window and feel the difference on my face just moving side to side in the sun.[/quot]

WOW I didn't know that. Thank you for your reply

Why do windows need to be cleaned at all?

I give my hens bokashi bran mixed with live yogurt. Started when one had severe sourcrop and it saved her life. Now its a daily treat along with a beaten egg and a little melted coconut oil.

Also amazing blog Darren Thanks for the link

Sheep fleece as a mulch is amazing stuff. Adds nitrogen and other nutrients as it breaks down, retains moisture and keeps the soil cool in summer Light coloured wool keeps.the soil cooler than dark. In a greenhouse or polytunnel it stays dry so deters slugs as they don't like crawling on it.  A handful in the bottom of a planting hole breaks down fairly fast to release nutrients to the roots. Also makes a good addition to the compost pile as a nitrogen source if you have alot of browns and not enough greens

Thanks all

Thank you for the replies. My chickens are free to roam around the garden in they day so i will put some DE in their dust bath spots. No wood ash available.