Stall Waste: What a Resource!
 
Overview Manure management Composting basics
A molehill is easy . . .
. . . but a mountain  may not be.
Bedding Reduction Stall mats Frequent picking Shredded paper,  sawdust pellets
Be a filer, not a piler
Composting Basics Right spot Air Water Balance carbon and nitrogen Range of material sizes
Choose the right spot
Air Controls bacterial activity Removes heat  Can relieve odor problems
Water Key compost ingredient Not enough? Or too much?
Materials Mix Promotes air flow. Reduces need for turning.
Carbon and Nitrogen Carbon: carbohydrates Nitrogen: proteins Good balance promotes efficient composting.
Not all carbons are created equal.
Basic Compost Recipe 4 parts brown stuff (carbon) 1 part green stuff (nitrogen) Water  Air
Apply compost to actively growing pastures.
Most Important Point Keep your compost pile covered to control water and nutrients.
Linda J. Brewer Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Work Group Corvallis Oregon 541-737-1408 [email_address]

Stall waste resource

Editor's Notes

  • #7 Stall mats cushion joints, insulate from the cold, provide sure footing, make cleanup easy. Pellets lower dust than sawdust, minimal footing complaints, may contain zeolite, decompose readily Paper: low dust, readily decomposes, bailed materials, availability comes and goes.
  • #14 Explain about green stuff and brown stuff.
  • #15 Decay resistant stall bedding.