Chicken litter is high in nitrogen, and can be composted in about five to six weeks. Composting “cools” the manure and litter material, meaning it reduces the ammonia content so it will no longer burn plants. It also reduces the total volume, weight and odor of the pile.

How long do you have to wait to use chicken poop in your garden?

It takes about six to nine months, on average, for chicken manure compost to be done properly. The exact amount of time it takes for composting chicken manure depends on the conditions under which it is composted.

Can I put chicken poop in my compost bin?

Adding chicken manure to your compost bin is a wise decision not only because it allows you to recycle soiled bedding, but its advantageous effects on your garden soil are egg-ceptional! For all of us backyard chicken keepers in the know, chicken manure is the paramount ingredient in creating great compost!

Does chicken poop make good fertilizer?

It is considered by many experts to be the best of the animal manures for use in the garden. Chicken manure is known as a high source of nitrogen. Chicken manure is also a good source of potassium, phosphorous, and calcium.

What is the fastest way to compost chicken manure?

The first, and quickest way to compost chicken manure is using a hot composting system. What is this? In a hot composting system, you heat chicken manure to at least 130 F for at least 15 days.

What do you do with backyard chicken poop?

Chicken owners normally use bedding such as shavings, sawdust, dry leaves, or straw to provide a dry cushion for chickens and to control odor and pests. The coop bedding can be collected with the manure and dumped into a composting bin.