Is it worth trying to compost fish?
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Comments (10)To be technically correct, corn is digestible. But it lacks an essential ammino acid necessary for the protein in corn to be assimilated by koi. Corn gluten meal is a different story. Corn gluten meal is a plant protein ingredient known to be highly palatable. Corn gluten meal or combination of corn gluten meal and soybean meal can replace most of the fishmeal without any effect on performance of the fish. Basically, animal food manufactures put corn in food because they can claim that it provides a certain level of protein for your pets. While the protein is there, most pets (including dogs) can't use it, so it is wasted. Corn is nothing but filler for most animal foods....See MoreComposting Fish
Comments (7)I have very good luck composting ~400 lbs of fish waste in a 4'x4' pallet bin together with wood chips. I set up a base layer of woodchips and layer fish waste and chips, taking care to not deposit fish within 6" of bin walls. Finish off with ~6" of wood chips, and wire another pallet across the top when done. There is no objectionable odor outher than a little ammonia outgassing. I have had no issues with animals picking the pile apart, but then, i have a dog. I suspect lake weeds might be greens, and would suggest that you stockpile wood chips, sawdust or another 'strong' brown for this composting project. Try a single pallet bin and see how it goes from there. I also believe it would work on a larger scale; again, wood chips are the key....See MoreFish Guts in My Compost Bin
Comments (23)Annpat: Oh yes, as soon as I get your address, IÂll be sure to put the compost in the mail. IÂll even send it with a return receipt, so IÂll know exactly when it gets to your certification facility. I assume the certification process will not take too long and IÂll soon be getting a very pretty, glittering certificate in the mail. I canÂt wait! As for the fish parts, I think the best way to deal with them is throwing them into a hot compost pile. If you really want to bury them in the garden, not only should you bury them in a deep trench, but add a good 6-12 inches of soil on top. ThatÂs how a next store neighbor of mine did it, and he never had animal problems. He used a three row method: the first row was for plants, the second to walk on and the third to bury his refuse. Not only did he dig a deep trench to bury the scraps, but he would dig out from his walking path more soil to throw on top. This way as the scraps were consumed and the soil settled, he would still have good coverage from critters. My family would supply him with fish all summer long (mainly blue fish and flounder), and he and his wife put all of their kitchen waste into their garden. They didnÂt have critter problems but had the most beautiful, lush garden I have ever seen. Happy Composting, PJ...See MoreDo I have anything worth trying to keep?
Comments (15)oh lisa.. you ruined the surprise .. lol ... get the very expensive applicator at the link ... remove product.. and for the $1.79 .... you have our permission to throw it away ... fill with 100% round up or its cheaper generics [which is labeled as 41%] cut ANYTHING to ground level ... and apply a bead of 100% to the cambian layer.. which is the thin green line inside the bark.. before the whitish wood ... consider the wood inside the cambian.. to be dead .. do not waste RU on it ... the cambain.. loosely speaking.. is the vascular system of the plant.. and will move the killer down into the roots ... if per chance.. it resprouts .. cut sprouts.. and put one drop on each cut ... i will yell... THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WAFTING SPRAY ALL OVER THE NEIGHBORHOOD ... got that??? i would also recommend a good tree saw for about $15.. rather than lopping shears ... we could link you to such if you are interested ... again.. do NOT spray large bushes .. really now.. if you do it right.. 2 to 4 ounces of RU will do the whole yard .... if that ... its very minimal application.. and has nothing to do with ground water ... and forget about the neighbor.. you mention them too often.. inside a couple years.. your new garden of eden will have removed them from sight.. and mind .... and get rid of everything ... if you want a pussywillow .. when you are all done and ready to plant .. go buy a named variety.. of some worth.. rather than some hedgerow piece of carp.. that a bird planted a decade ago ... ken Here is a link that might be useful: its the applicator not the brand name...See Moregardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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