Horse Manure removal

[Slowpoke Slim]

Compost it and sell it at a local farmers market or "organic" market. Call it "organic" and folks will pay crazy money for it.

 

[TractorGuy]

Lots of CL ads around here for free horse manure but seems they all want you to bring a shovel and load it by hand. I wouldn't mind buying some if they just had a loader to put it on my trailer. Hard to believe there are that many horse folks that don't have loaders. Had a number for one guy that was selling composted manure that DID have a loader and dang if I didn't lose the email and his number. I need to quit procrastinating but seems every time I jump on something fast I overlooked some issue I shouldn't have.

 

[ustmd]

We (my wife) have 4 horses and one on the way. We compost the manure. Use the FEL to turn/mix it every few weeks and it is great for the garden and the flower beds.

If you are keeping the pile moist and aerated, it will be hot enough to kill the fly larva and the smell.

 

[tcreeley]

Two horses. We start a new pile every year. We usually have 3 piles going. We like to wait two years before we put the pile on the vegetable garden. Too soon and the un-composted shavings soaks up the nitrogen in the dirt, taking it away from the vegetables. Two years is good. And the pile does shrink over time. I just dumped some in the garden two days ago. Squash just loves to grow in the year old pile.

 

[phiferpharm]

I got good a Mount Poopmore, now I need a spreader that doesn't cost more than my tractor. Any suggestions of a reasonable brand?

 

[TheMan419]

I am thinking the $200/mo route is likely out. I see Craig's list ads for free but as mentioned you have to load. Id be happy to use the FEL to help someone load if they would take it off my hands.

Currently shopping for a spreader. My lord they are expensive when new.

Burning may be the solution I end up with.

Composting is just another chore and I don't need another one of those right now.

 

[tcreeley]

Northern Tool manure spreader - http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200346514_200346514?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Farm%20%2B%20Acreage%20>%20Ag%20Spreaders&utm_campaign=Farm-Tuff&utm_content=143320&gclid=CK_utIDcidQCFduNswod004Bxw

 

[drssg]

I've had good luck with my H&S spreader. Back when I was looking, their prices were lower than other brands of decent quality. I checked for current pricing, and it looks like they are about twice what I paid 13 years ago.
Beaver Valley Supply Company - H & S Manure Spreaders

 

[WM75Guy]

We have a Loyal. It will hold 6 muck buckets without spilling out the back. We tow it with the Mule.

Loyal Manure Spreader, 23 Bushel - For Life Out Here

 

[Streetcar]

Spreaders can be found used also
Wet manure does not burn well