{"id":7304,"date":"2022-07-11T11:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T11:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=7304"},"modified":"2022-07-11T19:16:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T19:16:42","slug":"how-to-compost-donkey-manure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-compost-donkey-manure\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Compost With Donkey Manure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to compost donkey manure? Composting with donkey manure is essentially the same as composting with horse manure. Both have a lower nitrogen level than many other types of manure. Both contain a great deal of organic matter and plentiful nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like horse manure, if your donkey manure has a lot of bedding or wood shavings mixed in, it can interfere with the mobilization of nitrogen during decomposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you should be aware that any manure can contain pathogen such as E. coli. This is why it’s very important to compost donkey manure thoroughly and be sure that you attain the right temperature to kill off pathogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to simply add donkey<\/a> or horse manure directly to your garden soil as an amendment, but if you do so you should wait a couple of months before planting a food crop. This will allow time for pathogens to die off and for nitrogen to mobilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, the best way to compost with donkey manure is to set up a system that allows you to keep several batches of compost (either all manure or combination manure, kitchen scraps and yard trimmings) under production at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Set Up A Compost System?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Depending on the amount of manure you have and the space you have, the steps you take to compost will vary somewhat. Generally speaking, you can follow these nine processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Begin by selecting a good location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You want to be certain that you have easy access to your compost bins or piles all year round, no matter what the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a level site with good drainage that is not near a well or waterway. You want to take care that the runoff from your compost site or bin does not contaminate groundwater or surface water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your chosen site should have plenty of space. You will ideally have three separate composting bins or piles. Each should be about three cubic feet in size. The colder your climate, the larger your composting piles or bins must be in order to generate enough heat for efficient composting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Compost heap or compost bin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Decide whether you want to make a compost heap or use a compost bin. Generally speaking, bins are tidier and less likely to draw complaints from your neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bin does not strictly have to be a container. If you need to have a large compost area, you can create bins using bales of straw, pallets or cinder bricks to build the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you could also just buy pre-made compost bins. Alternately, you can make your own compost bins using large garbage cans with holes drilled in the sides and bottom to allow for aeration and drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that you will need at least two piles or bins. Three is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n