Using Horse Manure
I have access to manure from a local stable. I pretty sure it's not an organic operation. Is it safe to add the fresh manure directly to my compost pile or should I let it age for awhile first? I've read that horses are often given deworming meds that can kill earthworms. Is this true?
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Yes compost it . I have heard the same thing about the wormers
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Yes, they are given worming meds but I am not sure how much remains in their poo. Not only that but they are not given these meds on a daily basis and they poop a LOT so you may not be getting much of the meds at all when you scoop up a pile of manure.
I have always composted it right in my compost pile with no problems. |
Either plant a few bean seeds in the pile, or in cups of the stuff and see how they grow. If there is herbicide contamination, the beans will grow in a twisted, gnarled fashion.
You can read more about herbicide contamination at [url]www.manurematters.com[/url] - the site belongs to Dow Chemical. |
Thanks for the responses. I'll try starting some beans in the compost I made from my first truckload from the stable.
Sean |
Many have had problems with 2-4-d in manures. It is used on hay fields for broadleaf weed control and is absolutely devastating to tomato even after it runs through the horse.
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