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Laura replied to Dyan's discussion Water from Washing Machine in Water
"A washer ball? I have never heard of such a thing. I will have to try it!"
Mar 15, 2011
Ericka replied to Dyan's discussion Water from Washing Machine in Water
"Oasis has a liquid detergent that is Bio-compatible. It breaks down into nutrients that plants use. You can get gallon sizes at the Phx. Public Market. A little bit of a cost, but you use less than what you would with a name brand plus get nutrients."
Feb 17, 2011
Dyan replied to Dyan's discussion Water from Washing Machine in Water
"That would be an important part to know. Thanks!"
Feb 17, 2011
Dyan replied to Dyan's discussion Water from Washing Machine in Water
"That seems like a really good bargain. Thanks! I will give that a try."
Feb 17, 2011
Dyan posted a discussion in Water
Hi.... I am running the water from the washing machine into the Chicken Run/Compost pile.  Does anyone know of a home made eco friendly washing detergent?
Feb 17, 2011
Dyan replied to rochelle l.b. begay's discussion Do cats attack chickens? in Micro Livestock
"When we get a new cat in the neighborhood it comes around thinking it is going to get a free meal. Then after the chickens chase it around their run they decide just watching the chickens is easier and more fun.

Now I would be worried if you just…"
Feb 15, 2011
Dyan replied to Cassandra's discussion Chicken Poop in Soil Builders
"That's good to hear. I was a little worried because it smells so well it might not be good for them. I am also experimenting with making Lacto bacilli out of rice water. So far I have just got the rice water sitting in a jar in a dark place in my…"
Jan 29, 2011
Dyan replied to Cassandra's discussion Chicken Poop in Soil Builders
"Hi Cassandra.... Not an expert, but I do the deep litter and I just toss things around with a pitch fork to make it look better.

I did add a layer of Christmas tree mulch. It smells pretty good in their coop, but not really sure that is good for…"
Jan 28, 2011
Dyan replied to Lori's discussion fertilizing and chickens in Micro Livestock
"I would probably go with manure or compost tea."
Jul 27, 2010
Dyan left a comment for Ericka
"Hi Ericka, Thank you for the warm welcome. I am new to composting, but I have become like a mad scientist. I have a two buckets(20 gallon buckets) of compost tea going at all times. Then my new project is a compost bin with a cold frame on top. My…"
Dec 7, 2009