Not much on here about chickens in the garden so thought I’d ask some questions.. I’ve recently built myself a coop and got 4 chooks (2x Isa Browns and 2x Light Sussex) My main reasons for getting chooks were for my kids and an attempt to “complete the cycle” with the veggie patch etc.
I’m running a deep little system in the coop which consists of a thick (100mm minimum) layer of straw, mulch etc for them for fertilize and scratch around in. It’s kind of like a big compost heap. Mine now consists of tree loppers’ mulch, hay, nut shells, leaves and of course, their droppings. They turn it over for me when they scratch, its going great and greatly reduces the smell.
My question is can I work this litter straight into the veggie patch or should I remove it first and let it rest. I was considering of working the whole lot in, wait a couple of weeks and then plant but I’m not sure.
Thanks