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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Am I right in remembering that because of the high nitrogen poultry manure needs to “age” for a while to prevent it burning whatever you want to fertilize it with?


3 posted on 03/28/2026 11:41:01 AM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: lastchance; Governor Dinwiddie

I believe that is true for all manure.


4 posted on 03/28/2026 11:43:46 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: lastchance

My understanding is that us that manure is very high in nitrogen and has to age - I use goat manure which has less nitrogen. I still let it age, but not as long. For both, I test the temp in the compost pile to make sure it’s hot enough to kill pathogens.


7 posted on 03/28/2026 11:51:16 AM PDT by LilFarmer (Isaiah 54:17)
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To: lastchance
You can use your own urine if it's diluted. No need to age it. 10 to 1, even 30 to 1 ratios of water to urine are good starting points.

23 posted on 03/28/2026 12:43:41 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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