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Re: Compost, etc

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Bev asked,
>Does anyone know if it is ok to put pig manure in my compost pile?  We have a 
>pot-belly pig named Dolly who contributes regularly to our acreage.  Is it 
>safe to use or not?

Well, I understand pigs will eat anything.  If Dolly receives nothing but
vegetable matter in her diet, I think you can use her manure just fine.  If
she's eating meat scraps from kitchen waste, probably not.

I seem to recall reading years ago that pig manure is especially "hot," so
be sure it's composted outdoors by itself in the elements for a few months
before putting it onto your regular compost pile.

--Janet


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