Moll. 1,770 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I want to cleanse the soil which the hens have been on for the last 2yrs. I've moved the coops, dug over the soil then saturated it. I want something to kill the microbes etc, but leaving it still safe to sew seeds (grass and canary type seeds to sprout for the hens to eat when the pens are put back) Is there anything which will kill bacteria quickly but still leave the soil safe please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Microwave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
landy 0 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Armillatox should do it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Take me 3 weeks to shovel all that through the house into the kitchen Scot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Lol I know a cpl Lads who sterilise it that way, for thier secret gardens lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 When i tried to research it on the web, steam and microwave were the methods described. But somehow the though of shoveling masses of the stuff and the aroma of old chicken poo filling my house put me right off the idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hugo1 31 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 powderd limestone thats what i use in my runs have to be left 2weeks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Virkon s Got some soluble tablets here if you want some Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Can you plant within that 2 week period Hugo or do you have to wait till after.....i need a quick fix, have several pens to do this with but cant start other till current ones are back in-situe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Virkon s Got some soluble tablets here if you want some Of course Virkon I got Jeyes stuck in my head and forgot all about virkon. I can buy some tomorrow Sean, thank you very much for the offer though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Virkon s Got some soluble tablets here if you want some Of course Virkon I got Jeyes stuck in my head and forgot all about virkon. I can buy some tomorrow Sean, thank you very much for the offer though no probs , shout if your stuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hugo1 31 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Can you plant within that 2 week period Hugo or do you have to wait till after.....i need a quick fix, have several pens to do this with but cant start other till current ones are back in-situe yes limestone powder is used in gardening i got my stuff from wilko in gardening section for 2.50 for 3kg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuzo 251 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I would have said lime too............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,584 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Lime is used as a fertiliser in farming Can be limed then seeded or seeded then limed And it makes dung or dead animals rot down quicker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Can you plant within that 2 week period Hugo or do you have to wait till after.....i need a quick fix, have several pens to do this with but cant start other till current ones are back in-situe yes limestone powder is used in gardening i got my stuff from wilko in gardening section for 2.50 for 3kg Brill, thank you. I would have said lime too............. I thought i would give you a rest this time Lime is used as a fertiliser in farming Can be limed then seeded or seeded then limed And it makes dung or dead animals rot down quicker Sounds even better, a bit more long term use. Thank you Virkon s Got some soluble tablets here if you want some Of course Virkon I got Jeyes stuck in my head and forgot all about virkon. I can buy some tomorrow Sean, thank you very much for the offer though no probs , shout if your stuck Thank you very much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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