It’s happening, Nostr! Six months ago, I decided to stop free, ranging my chickens and put them in a coop and run. One reason for this change came from a need for compost inputs. I just don’t make enough organic waste here on the Homestead to make any meaningful amount of compost.

Once a week, for six months, I scattered a bale of straw in the chicken run. The chickens got to scratch and peck for enrichment while turning their droppings into the straw for me.

Last week I moved the chickens to another area and a couple days ago I piled up the bedding in the run. The bottom couple inches was full of beautiful compost with lots of bugs and worms actively doing their job.

My compost thermometer arrived yesterday and this morning I was treated an indication that the mix is right and compost is happening. I’ll add a few perforated PVC pipes for better airflow when I turn the pile.

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