So far I have simply been layering green waste such as lawn clippings with food left-overs I can't feed the hens and torn newspapers, etc. Two bins are full and quietly simmering away in it's full position, while the third is about 1/6th complete.
The old garden was much bigger and its unrelenting clay soil meant seven bins were constantly on the go, but now I figure three will do for this smaller plot.
There's also a heap of sawdust left-over form the removal of two old, rotted gum trees which were removed before they fell on the hen-house. As eucalyptus oil is a growth inhibitor, I'm going to run the sawdust through the compost bins to leach it and convert it into something useful.
So this weekend I'll commence turning over the mixture and ensuring the balance is correct - hopefully encountering some worms along the way!
As usual, Gardening Australia have some useful tips - you can never know it all with composting!
Do you put the stuff from the bottom of the chicken coop into it. I've done a few posts on my compost too. Its going ok. Just have a small problem with a rat!
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