Posted by Chookie on February 23, 2007, 6:26 am
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> My local "manure/compost" supplies are 20L bags of chicken, cow or
> mushroom compost at a nearby chicken breeder.
>
> I know the chicken breeder bags his own shed scrappings as the compost,
> but I expect he buys in the cow and mushroom compost (probably bagged)
> from another supplier.
>
> Does anyone know of such a supplier in SW Sydney, or wider afield?
Go to a landscape supplier. Soil 'n' Stuff at Kogarah used to be good, but
you'll probably want someone closer to you. Landscape suppliers will deliver
stuff by the cubic metre.
The problem I have found is that it's all composted, not fresh. That's fine
unless you want to use it to start a compost pile. Mushroom compost is
usually still pretty hot, but the cow and chook manure can generally be slung
straight on the garden.
--
Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
(Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply)
"Parenthood is like the modern stone washing process for denim jeans. You may
start out crisp, neat and tough, but you end up pale, limp and wrinkled."
Kerry Cue
Posted by Terryc on February 23, 2007, 7:49 am
Chookie wrote:
> Go to a landscape supplier.
That is retail price, but I can ask.
Local nursery suppliers sell same stuff at 2x+ prices, but in fancier bags.
> The problem I have found is that it's all composted, not fresh. That's fine
> unless you want to use it to start a compost pile. Mushroom compost is
> usually still pretty hot, but the cow and chook manure can generally be slung
> straight on the garden.
Which is what I want.
>
Posted by 0tterbot on February 24, 2007, 8:11 pm
> My local "manure/compost" supplies are 20L bags of chicken, cow or
> mushroom compost at a nearby chicken breeder.
> I know the chicken breeder bags his own shed scrappings as the compost,
> but I expect he buys in the cow and mushroom compost (probably bagged)
> from another supplier.
> Does anyone know of such a supplier in SW Sydney, or wider afield?
> Supply of cow and mushroom has become a problem and I' prepared to buy in
> bulk (pallet, wool bale or 100 bags) to get it.
hm, can't help you with cow, but someone _always_ advertises in our local
paper to sell mushroom compost at (what seems to be) a very cheap price.
shall i get their details for you? we are southern tablelands - so i'm not
sure if that helps. i believe the ad says location isn't a problem (perhaps
he sends it?)
kylie (who will wait before trying to locate where i've put the paper!!)
Posted by FarmI on February 27, 2007, 9:03 pm
> My local "manure/compost" supplies are 20L bags of chicken, cow or
> mushroom compost at a nearby chicken breeder.
> I know the chicken breeder bags his own shed scrappings as the compost,
> but I expect he buys in the cow and mushroom compost (probably bagged)
> from another supplier.
> Does anyone know of such a supplier in SW Sydney, or wider afield?
> Supply of cow and mushroom has become a problem and I' prepared to buy in
> bulk (pallet, wool bale or 100 bags) to get it.
Terry have you tried to find stables (ie racing trainers, recreational
riding stables etc) round your area?
Otterbot and I both swear by horse manure as being a wonderful amendment for
soil and as a cattle producer, poultry owner and child of former poultry
farmers, I can tell you that I would rather have horse poo than any other
manure.
The reason why I suggest trying to find a stable complex somewhere in your
area is that on the fringes of suburbia, it is often a problem for them to
get rid of the poo and they usually let people come and load up tralers full
of the stuff. Or do you need to get it delivered?
Posted by Terryc on February 28, 2007, 5:18 pm
FarmI wrote:
> Terry have you tried to find stables (ie racing trainers, recreational
> riding stables etc) round your area?
We know of Warrick Farm and a training place at Cobbity. We have been to
the Cobbity place once. It was lots of shavings and little poo.
The other problem is storing it for three months for the worming kill
stuff to disapate. Bit hard to handle half wool packs of the stuff.
> Otterbot and I both swear by horse manure as being a wonderful amendment for
> soil and as a cattle producer, poultry owner and child of former poultry
> farmers, I can tell you that I would rather have horse poo than any other
> manure.
Well, that is interesting. It might be just lack of exterience from the
other people that they never mention horse.
Might also be that it isn't available in small bags (20L) lots. It
doesn't worry us, but is a factor for some people.
> The reason why I suggest trying to find a stable complex somewhere in your
> area is that on the fringes of suburbia, it is often a problem for them to
> get rid of the poo and they usually let people come and load up tralers full
> of the stuff. Or do you need to get it delivered?
We can do trailer and back of van loads no trouble (so far). I have a
nice collection of long handle shovels for loading {:-). It is just
finding the open places atm. I get told disease and public liability are
issue.
But we are looking. Just thought I'd ask if anyone knew.
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> mushroom compost at a nearby chicken breeder.
>
> I know the chicken breeder bags his own shed scrappings as the compost,
> but I expect he buys in the cow and mushroom compost (probably bagged)
> from another supplier.
>
> Does anyone know of such a supplier in SW Sydney, or wider afield?