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« on: September 28, 2008, 09:49:51 AM »
I'm looking around for compost equipment. Have all the right material on the ground. Would like some input or experience, on this venture.
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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2008, 05:48:57 AM »
Quote from: yote1 on September 28, 2008, 09:49:51 AM
I'm looking around for compost equipment. Have all the right material on the ground. Would like some input or experience, on this venture.

What type of compost are you working with, and what size are you talking about?

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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2008, 05:19:37 PM »
Quail manure, grass clippings.
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2008, 07:33:17 AM »
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Quail manure, grass clippings.

You still didn't mention size.. If it is small use a pitch fork and move the pile every two weeks 5 feet over and cover with a tarp. If you are talking yards use a farm tractor with a front bucket and move it that way and cover it with a tarp. Just keep adding powdered lime on top after each move.

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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2008, 08:00:50 AM »
size I figure about  2 yds.  once a week and was wondering If 50 gallon plastic barrels would work . Thanks
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2008, 08:06:17 AM »
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size I figure about  2 yds.  once a week and was wondering If 50 gallon plastic barrels would work . Thanks

I wouldn't use the barrels, just pile it up and cover the top with a tarp. You want it to breath. Unless you are looking to cook it and produce a liquid.

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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2008, 08:10:31 AM »
I use a barrel for composting kitchen waste. It works ok.
Two yards would be a lot of barrels. I would keep it piled and turn twice a month.
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2008, 08:17:53 AM »
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I use a barrel for composting kitchen waste. It works ok.
Two yards would be a lot of barrels. I would keep it piled and turn twice a month.

Actually NH/Pete, I guess turning would depend on the location, weather, and climate. What I have, I do in two week intervals. I also add the kithchen waste, coffee grinds, rotten vegetables, ect.

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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2008, 08:21:07 AM »
I keep the kitchen waste separate to keep the coons and such away from the barn.
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2008, 08:22:44 AM »
I took care of the coon problem 2 years ago s020

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« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2008, 06:08:26 PM »
Plastic tarp,  I was thinking of ventilating the barrels side using  screens on the  bottom for ventilation I was wanting to make my barrels where I could turn. But If you say tarping is better. I was also thinking of using blocks, that I saw a nursery using, then lining with a tarp. I open for all suggestions.  Thanks for the information  yote1
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2008, 07:38:54 AM »
If you use the barrel just drill some drain holes. Wire sides may let it get too dry.
Keep it simple.
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2008, 02:35:59 PM »
you could even add eggshells to the compost, gives plant calcium.
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