Manure

[compassrose26]

Is putting dirt with manure and humus in it bad for the tortoises? If so, why?

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Fresh cow waist is bad for anything cause it wil start to compost and compost can reach a temp of 180 degrees but composted waist is great for everything it helps the good bactiria in the soil it's great to fertilize the soil !


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[compassrose26]

Fresh cow waist is bad for anything cause it wil start to compost and compost can reach a temp of 180 degrees but composted waist is great for everything it helps the good bactiria in the soil it's great to fertilize the soil !


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Ok... Not really sure if this is a yes or a no

 

[kmartin]

It's a maybe!
It depends on the age and condition of the manure. If it is composted it is a good natural fertilizer, if it is not then it may either be eaten or may start composting itself in your enclosure and raise temps to higher levels-not to mention the door.

 

[compassrose26]

It's definitely not new manure, looks like really dark and rich soil. It does have a little smell to it, though!

 

[compassrose26]

@kmartin

 

[mikeh]

If it says on the packaging "won't burn roots" you are good to go,its aged. The sulfuric smell is natural.

 

[compassrose26]

If it says on the packaging "won't burn roots" you are good to go,its aged. The sulfuric smell is natural.

Great, thank you

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Thank you Mike H for you help with the composted problem . Have agreat tort day


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[ascott]

I would not use poo....just my opinion....peat moss is good and relatively low cost ....