Just remember that charcoal does not provide the nutrients needed for growth and egg laying so I would go sparingly with it. Better yet spread it thinly on the soil, work it in, and let the hens decide if they need it as they dig about. I'd be careful of the trees I use for making charcoal for feeding too. I didn't read the article yet over my panic that people would start replacing feed with wood charcoal. Cathryn
From: Jeff Price <jp67jkhf@yahoo.com>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, March 25, 2011 7:26:41 AM
Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Feeding charcoal...
Hi All,
Here is a link that some may be interested in. We are starting to make charcoal (aka Biochar, Char) from wood & weeds to add to our garden. Charcoal is great for absorbing toxins from the bloodstream as well.
Feeding charcoal improves chicken litter as fertilizer
When charcoal is used in the feed, the bacteria in the manure convert the uric acid into ammonium, not ammonia. This makes the litter less odorous or harmful, and can make it a better nitrogen fertilizer for crops, too.
http://southeastfarmpress.com/livestock/feeding-charcoal-improves-chicken-litter-fertilizer?cid=nl_sefpd
Thank you for allowing me to be part of this group. You have so much knowledge & I can be such an idiot sometimes.
Jeff Price
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