How to Make Chicken Manure Compost | Best Nitrogen Manure Source

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Learn how to make chicken compost the right way! Chicken manure is the best nitrogen source of all manures for your garden and it can be ready in little as 3 weeks. make some rich black gold for your garden and watch it flourish like never before. We use 100% natural bedding, this includes Animal Bedding that contains NO Caffeine.
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@C322C 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Video was to the point, not braggy and didn't waste time. 👌🏼

@Alisorganics 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you!

@WiseSamYT 9 күн бұрын

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@GlueChickeN10 Жыл бұрын

This is how videos should be done. Learned what I was looking for. Thank you.

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@WiseSamYT 9 күн бұрын

@OliviANDixie Ай бұрын

The end last couple minutes was adorable!! Hubby trying to escape the avalanche of chicken poo facts! 😂❤

@aleshindesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I just got chickens and I've been a little lost on the proper way to compost for my gardens. So thank you so much for the very easy to follow and detailed explanation of composting with chicken manure. Very much appreciated.

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Always appreciated 😊

@WiseSamYT 9 күн бұрын

@freedom_born 2 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. Great work. Much love from Down Under.

@Alisorganics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

@freedom_born 2 жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics my apologies Ali, I forgot to subscribe. I just remembered today so I came back to see if I did or not. Thanks for the content, when I get a chance I'll go through your old vids, and look forward to new content as well. Have a great week ❤️

@jillnewton5630 2 жыл бұрын

@@freedom_born Great! Welcome aboard!

@charlaemery1811 8 ай бұрын

I have the same garden employees and companions 😉 chickens work creating and turning compost, cats work as hunters of rodents and snake repellent, Weimaraner works as best friend companion and alarm system

@Alisorganics 8 ай бұрын

I’m in good company then! It’s great isn’t it?!?!🥰

@WiseSamYT 9 күн бұрын

@jimintheweb632 Жыл бұрын

So yea, this is great intel. Yet this evening, before seeing your vids, just finished turning the soil in two 5X10 beds that are about 18 - 24 inches in depth. What I did was remove the soil & layer chicken manure - hay mixture, covering each layer with 5 to 6 inches of the soil. Soil was already dark in color via several years of chicken manure compost. After seeing this vid, now realize might be exposing the saplings to unwanted microbes. Yikes! Spinach, Bok Choy, Red Leaf, & such for a spring harvest. Time will tell. 🤠

@angreg5680 Ай бұрын

Thank for you for making this video to understand how you guys do in a developed country. I was said to look up for foreign youtubers from developed countries by start homestead india channel. I find your video very inspiring. I am from India. Here I am wanted to started the homestead by getting some land. But, due to my insecurities and society judgements about handling manure and getting hands dirty. People here look down upon homesteaders and who gets dirty with farm work. You gave me courage to take my step in starting homestead life. Without a care in the world what anyone think of you and showing it through this videos. Your content is very useful and liberating. Thank you. 🤗

@Alisorganics 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@corinnemurphy Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I should have started doing this a year ago. I have 5 backyard hens and I have just been tossing their poop out in the yard trash can with the grass clippings every week to the city. Well now I’m going to turn this into a wonderful fertilizer, thanks to your video. ❤

@alfredlee6155 11 ай бұрын

Just getting started with chickens, your video helps a lot.❤

@Alisorganics 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Good luck with your chickens.

@mtcarmelman632 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here and wanted to say THANK YOU for a good quality and great content video. Look forward to seeing more, THANKS AGAIN!

@sherriwise7374 Жыл бұрын

The best compost video I’ve seen by far !

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate the feed back😊

@amjadiqbal7993 Жыл бұрын

I have seen your video on the subject mentioned above. I have really inspired from your hard working and gently use poultry manure/waste for composting and its fruitful utilization for gardening since last about thirty five years. I admired your services for human friendly activities to promote echo strengthening strategy. Best luck of you.

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@wireforest Жыл бұрын

Your wonderful demonstration helped me understand how to compost chicken manure. I am gonna go make some today. Thank you very much !

@spartoii2153 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing it wrong. Usually I just put it outside the coop on the side and over a while when it loses scent I use it. But I just put some on my storage roof to dry some more as it’s actually been hot for over a month in its pile. It’s clumped and still really hot and scented. But some parts are dry. In short I thought you dried it first and then compost with leaves. But I guess I’ll get some of the grass cuttings from work tomorrow and just move it to a different spot and add the heads cuttings to it as it does it’s thing huh. I also have a piece of tarp I can use for it. :o very helpful. I at least learned something new here. As I was thinking I would have to dry it and then grind it down into a powder and then compost it. 😊😅

@truestoryranch9462 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. I’ve just been adding the chicken manure to our manure pile which is equine and goat manure but I wanted to learn how to break it down faster so this really was great information. I also couldn’t help but notice your hay barn. Do you put up your own hay?

@anaribeiro7211 8 ай бұрын

Awsome video! Great explanation and great sense of humour in the end 😂 Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 🙏

@Alisorganics 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lilasdavis102 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, takes the guesswork out of it and more confidence going in. Subscribed ! 👏⭐️

@Alisorganics 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@Emiliapocalypse 10 ай бұрын

Weird question, but Could you use urine to speed up the process instead of blood meal?

@Alisorganics 10 ай бұрын

Yes. Not weird. Urine is nitrogen.

@NaturopathnswAu Жыл бұрын

Haha I love the way you chase him with more chicken poo facts at the end

@soulsister5539 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos! you mentioned nitrogen in both your garlic video and chicken manure video...have you ever tried using comfrey leaves or comfrey tea as your nitrogen source?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes. It has nitrogen, but a low amount. Comfrey tea is great as a bi weekly feeding. I make it during the late summer and fall only.

@puchanus 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I think I can do this :)

@Alisorganics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think you can too! 😉

@jillnewton5630 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ali

@Alisorganics 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@vkmurthy5935 Жыл бұрын

Can you give the composition item wise and how many days for preparation of compost

@kentbyron7608 Жыл бұрын

Bravo! Helpful! Clear! Subscribed. 🌹

@m722magdalene 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Your ending was adorable. ❤

@Alisorganics 2 ай бұрын

😊 thank you

@danarzechula3769 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful best I've seen yet!

@amymartin7508 Жыл бұрын

Amazing and sharing. Loved you from the start girl❤

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

😊thank you!

@Inubaye. Ай бұрын

Nice video! Very quickly...can I keep my finished compost inside a room and cover in the farm house pending the time it will be used? Your response will be highly appreciated! Thank you.

@cynthiarobbins3504 Жыл бұрын

Do you use used coffee grounds in the chicken run/pen/coop?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

More like animal bedding made from 100% recycled grounds that have no caffeine. This is on the floor of the run along with Zeolite. I don't use grounds that contain caffeine which would be harmful, just purchased and leached. There are several companies that it can be bought from. I have used it for 20 years and love it. Powerbycoffee.com

@deliahdykes7824 Жыл бұрын

What about the deep bedding system with hemp?

@jenniferbell6832 Жыл бұрын

You can turn heal using a length of shade cloth. Bindi this when preparing soil mixes.

@Nadine-ol8dn 6 ай бұрын

Always learn something new.

@carlamahlberg1854 8 ай бұрын

So at the end of September this year, I dumped our hemp bedding in one of our raised beds which has dirt but no plants in there. I was hoping that we could use that garden bed to plant in come spring. When I go to turn it, it seems like it's breaking down well, and it looks like dirt. Do you think it will be ready for March planting?

@Alisorganics 8 ай бұрын

I’m sure it will be. As long as it has contact with dirt and moisture to help it! Sounds like it’s doing good so far. The smaller the pieces as well make it break down faster. 😉😊

@joshuacavazos8088 Жыл бұрын

What’s a good heavy duty tarp you recommend or any old tarp should work?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Any tarp would work as long as it's strong. The one I use is an oil cloth canvas tarp that I got at a local Ace Hardware.

@joshuacavazos8088 Жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics I noticed it wasn’t the basic “plastic” one so I really appreciate the comment. Thank you 🙏

@learningfromexperience6581 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@theuniverse8384 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I loved this!

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thank you as well!

@gbfarmsthrissur2406 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Ive a chicken farm & a buffalo farm.. I use wood shavings as chicken coop bedding. In 2 months time all the wood shaving will be like saw dust. I kept tht mix for 7 months now.. But did not water it till now.. Tomorrow i ll water it & will check if temperature is increasing or not. Then i ll use in my veg garden. Im planing to mix this mixture with fresh chicken poop, kitcken waste & water it.. Will keep it on a cemented floor. Is tht s ok?? Love from India.. Just subscribed ur channel now.. Awesome content.

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes, it will work like the my tarp. Love back from Utah!

@spartoii2153 Жыл бұрын

I had some manure that I forgot in a ole bag on the land, when I went to the area, it has some moss growing on the side along with rooted plants and small trees growing on the bag. Inside is a super fluffy and light soil that just feels good and squishy. Can this be used as fertilizer or just all new soil? Asking since it has worms etc in it. So I’d just use it in a pot for my DraGonfruits and some veggies I want to plant in pots.

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it’s broke down enough to be used as soil. You could add just a little bit of potting soil just to be on the safe side. But more than likely with the worms, and other activity it’s completely broke down. 😉

@SeekAfterGod 9 ай бұрын

what kind of tarp is that canvas? Does the tarp need to be breathable?

@Alisorganics 9 ай бұрын

Yes, it is a canvas tarp. They have lasted me for years. If you are using it just to turn your compost it doesn’t need to be breathable. I put them over the top as well, but it isn't tightly secured, so its still breathable. 😊

@VenegasTrucking Жыл бұрын

How long would it take to completely convert ?

@mandieherman4779 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Please turn down or eliminate the music while you are talking.

@Alisorganics 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. learning curves!

@lla2959 5 ай бұрын

Question - I use pine flakes in my coop -- do I need to switch to straw to make compost in the 3 week timeframe you mention (I'm assuming the pine flakes will take longer to break down)?

@Alisorganics 5 ай бұрын

I use pine flakes as well. If I have enough heat (140-160 degrees)and after the 3-4 weeks the compost smells earthy and no longer heats up. Good to use. However, the pine flakes still look like pine flakes, just darker and smaller, but totally good to use!

@johnford3761 Жыл бұрын

Great video! When do you put it in your bins? And are your bins in contact with the ground (no tarp).

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

My bins are in contact with the ground. They have a foundation around them to keep the structure secure. If I’m just making a batch of straight chicken manure compost, I just do it in the tarp, otherwise I do big batches of everything (chicken & goat manure, lawn clippings, leaves, garden debris etc.) in the bigger bins.

@johnford3761 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, what’s the material of the tarp? Is it canvas?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s a canvas oil cloth. We found them at Ace Hardware. I love them! I use them to cover my hay and compost. 😁

@d.m.3822 Жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics Hello, if you keep it in the tarp, how long does it take to fully break down? And do you re-wet it depending on the core temp? Thank you

@SeekAfterGod 9 ай бұрын

God Bless you sister

@Chickenmom777 Жыл бұрын

Love the ending 😂😂

@denisesimonik1504 7 ай бұрын

Hi, great video! What type of tarp are you using and what is the size?

@robshaw736 7 ай бұрын

I was wondering that too

@denisesimonik1504 7 ай бұрын

@@robshaw736 let me know if you figure it out. I found a few that looked similar but I was going to wait for a reply for a bit longer. I wonder if a standard platic tarp would work or if it needs to be air-permeable?

@Alisorganics 7 ай бұрын

It is a oil canvas from Ace hardware, thanks for watching.

@katehall3015 Жыл бұрын

I tried this but it is not getting warm or breaking sown. What ratio of pine shavings & chicken poo to grass clippings do you use?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Make sure you have enough moisture. I use about 1/4 grass clippings to the poo/wood shavings.

@katehall3015 Жыл бұрын

@Alisorganics ok! Sorry for the typo. I think I might have too much moisture and grass clippings. I am going to add more carbon and hopefully that will fix my problem. Thank you!!!!

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

@@katehall3015 good luck! 👍😊

@patrickwickman9023 Ай бұрын

Turn cover and water.

@morninglight7544 Жыл бұрын

Liked and subscribed....thanks!

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sulabee9228 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information . I havea question though Can i use chicken manure compost safely on vegetables and fruit trees ?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes. By composting this method you eliminate the chance of pathogens. I do use fresh manure if in the garden as well if I have a few months to let it age in the garden soil. But anymore I keep most areas planted at all times and so composting is my best option. Thank you!

@sulabee9228 Жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics thank you so much ! Now i can start composting and start my organic garden !

@loriarnold9011 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@skinny7177 Жыл бұрын

So you can just use chicken manure and fresh grass clippings?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes! I do that mixture all the time. Works just fine.

@YankeeDoodleWentToSlam 16 күн бұрын

We have an organic no til vegetable and cannabis Garden. Our chickens are pasture raised and freely roam our garden throughout the summer. We top all of our soil at the base of the plants with fresh chicken manure and have zero problems. Where I could see it, maybe being a problem is if your plan teen seeds or seedlings, they might get burned other than that no issues.

@susanstranglehands Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Do you know if this would work the same with Duck manure?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, Duck, and any other poultry will work great the same. 😊 chicken has the highest mineral content, though.

@jamestomlin5525 Жыл бұрын

Duck you can apply directly as it's not as 'hot' as chicken

@Pantommime Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@rebarkable Жыл бұрын

Would you change it any way for ducks?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

No I wouldn’t. Same. We have ducks as well and use it.

@MonSenior007 9 ай бұрын

Tnx .. Ma'am

@aliceofosu5650 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@Red_Sky_Farm_2023 6 ай бұрын

Did you make the frame that holds the 1x12 boards on the compost bin or are they something that can be purchased?

@Alisorganics 6 ай бұрын

We (my son) made them out of some scrap large angle iron.

@zeutan_official6551 6 ай бұрын

What are the benefits for coffee in the compost other then faul smell repellent

@Alisorganics 5 ай бұрын

They have nitrogen and when added to compost heaps, they help heat it up. Just more organic matter too!

@Joe-yo1tm 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I have a question, how many chickens / how long did it take you to produce that amount of chicken manure? Thank you!

@Alisorganics 6 ай бұрын

I usually have between 16-20 and it takes about a month to six weeks.

@Joe-yo1tm 6 ай бұрын

@@Alisorganics thank you for taking time to awnser my question, blessings and peace to you

@scribeinfo1824 6 ай бұрын

I starting what would be the rario between green and dried matter??

@Alisorganics 5 ай бұрын

As a guideline 30:70 nitrogen to carbon. But I often have 50:50. and it heats up fast and breaks down fast.

@MikeBius Жыл бұрын

What do I do in the winter?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

I still compost in the winter here in Southern Utah. It is a bit slower, so tarping helps hold in the heat.

@makdem4603 Жыл бұрын

Can you do it over winter? Or can it be stored until warmer out?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

I do mine year round. It is slower during the colder months. I usually put a tarp over the top to help keep in the heat better.

@makdem4603 Жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics Thanks

@maleekielshamsa513 7 ай бұрын

Could I just roll the manure into the ground soil and cover it with a tarp? Will that kill the pathogens?

@Alisorganics 6 ай бұрын

As long as the pile is big enough to heat up, absolutely!

@soiltosoulfarm 7 ай бұрын

What is your tarp made of please?

@Alisorganics 7 ай бұрын

It’s an oil cloth canvas tarp.

@Tapanova 7 ай бұрын

@@AlisorganicsWaterproof? 7 x 9? I see several on Amazon. Great Video by the way!

@MustaphaBandado1 9 ай бұрын

Can I use just hay and chicken manure to make this compost?

@Alisorganics 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I do it all the time!

@MustaphaBandado1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@EloisaMartin4 Жыл бұрын

My husband mixed the fresh chicken poop wood shavings with 2 yards of garden soil for my garden bed. What can I do ?? How can I turn it into compost or how can I use the soil now?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

It take a while for the fresh manure to break down in the soil. How much fresh chicken poo to the 2 yards? If it's a small amount, it may be ok. To much it can burn the plants.

@habaro776 Жыл бұрын

Could I use any type of tarp for this and/or is there a specific type I should avoid?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

The one I used is a canvas oil cloth. It last a long time and is strong. I wouldn’t use the cheap plastic tarps, the won’t hold up and tear after a few weeks. I don’t like the blue tarps either. When the start to fall apart they make a mess with their stringy fiber.

@habaro776 Жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics Thank you for replying!!🫶🏼

@EloisaMartin4 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering this too thanks for asking

@chocalatekid8024 3 ай бұрын

Pro Tricks!

@patriciabicking1628 6 ай бұрын

That was great. Thank you. 🙂

@Alisorganics 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@crystalh733 Жыл бұрын

What kind of tarp is that? It looks cloth. I've only ever seen plastic tarps.

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

That is an oil cloth tarp. I love them. They last for years and years. That one is at least 10 years.

@crystalh733 Жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics Wow! Ok👍 Thank you! I will go search the Internet for one but if you have any seller recommendations, please do share!

@jillnewton5630 Жыл бұрын

@@crystalh733 I found one at our local Ace Hardware

@veggin52 Жыл бұрын

Where are you buying oil cloth tarps., please? I see canvas tarps, and all kinds of plastic, vinyl but no oil cloth. Thank you

@Yeroc-lq3ke 3 ай бұрын

Ali💟

@devbachu7072 Жыл бұрын

Mind is monrhs when apply rhe plant got burnt i will add more mlych dry grass etc

@NamNguyen-zg4fi Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to make to compost the pigeon manure ?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

You would do it the same way

@PavelPoleshchukUSUA Жыл бұрын

Согласен, спасибо, я не когда не ложу термометер , а оставляю на пару месяцев

@kws1957 9 ай бұрын

I love chicken but my wife doesn’t allow me to keep them. I always liked the chicken coop of my grandmother.😊

@Alisorganics 9 ай бұрын

Well darn! I remember my grandmothers huge chicken coop when I was a kid. It was HUGE!

@jmseipp Жыл бұрын

Isn’t Hay filled with seeds?! I’m afraid that if I use it for composting I’ll have Hay growing in my garden!

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes, It can have alfalfa seeds or other that may have been grown with the alfalfa, But by heating up the compost to 140 - 160° F and turning it this kills of weed seeds as well. It doesn’t have to be used though. Other organic matter can be used. I use it because it is otherwise waste and haven’t had any issues.

@damedesmontagnes Жыл бұрын

The awful ammonia smell means add more browns. Right?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes. Or even to wet. 👍

@cezarventura 10 ай бұрын

New subscriber here

@Alisorganics 10 ай бұрын

Welcome!! And thank you! 😊

@albatross3206 2 жыл бұрын

Chicken manure is better than cow dung. High nitrogen content

@melissagoberdhan8532 Жыл бұрын

6yy6 of its of😊

@victorandrews9790 Жыл бұрын

Zeolight?

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

Yes! Zeolite! It is safe for chickens. It absorbs ammonia smells.. if any and it make the chicken manure/bedding a better fertilizer. Plus, increases the hardness of egg shells. It's just a natural grit for the girls.

@victorandrews9790 Жыл бұрын

@@Alisorganics Thank you! I'm going to check into it at My co-op

@andreablatter1492 Жыл бұрын

I made a 3x3 pile in the spring last year using layers of chicken bedding and leaves. It got about 155° for a few days then quickly got cold. I turned it and rewet it a few times but it never warmed up or broke down further. Was it too dry? (I live in Utah where we had a super hot, dry summer and it wasn't covered.)

@brandonandreski1709 11 ай бұрын

That's some good Shiz *

@alan-dr8uo Жыл бұрын

I got some from a neighbor and pilled it up and it caught on fire

@headpainter1 Жыл бұрын

So, if the temp of the pile is 135 to 145 at highest then theoretically you could wrap up a ham(I believe internal temp of 140 is done) in some foil and not heat up the kitchen. Just kidding. Don't attempt this. Who wants a manure flavored ham.

@Alisorganics Жыл бұрын

That would be called essence of chick poo? 😂😱 I’ve used it in my greenhouse to heat it up in the winter. Worked fair, but smelly!!!!!