The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: MrRee on September 18, 2008, 08:18:09 pm
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Hiya,
have just emptied the pond to give it a good clean out. In the sump of the pond there is,what can only be described as 500lts of goose slurry. Is this stuff any good for the garden? Was thinking about spreading it out on a tarp and allowing it to dry in the sun,before pulverising it and spreading it on the empty veg beds to over winter. Any ideas?........ Ree
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hello Ree,
if you have a nice big comfrey bed you could put it on that ! , if not then why dry and do all that work ? just stick it on the veg beds and dig it in . As long as you aren't putting it on any beds that are growing stuff now it will be fine. Just remember to put it on the beds that you are going to grow heavy feeders on next year !!! You could mix it with straw, if you wanted to, and compost it . But to save lots of hard work , just pick a dry day and spread it where you want it, save your back mate ....
cheers
Russ
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Thanks Rusty for your quick reply,the only problem I have is logistics. Trying to get 500lts of sloshing,stinking goose poo up to the veg plot might cause problems,not only with my clothes (which I'll have to burn after) but with the smell and the neighbours. (no,the neighbours don't smell) At least I can still pump it onto a tarp next to the pond and leave it for a few days.Cheers........... Ree
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no probs mate, as you say logistics dictate the way you have to deal with it . Dry it then move it , would seem the best bet. Good luck whatever you do .....Russ