Two guinea pigs and four tortoises provide the compost for my little garden.
I've been dumping their used bedding (Carefresh, timothy hay, and a lot of poo) into my tiny compost pile. I rake it over once a week, then use the compost when it's all broken down.
The Web just told me that rabbit poo doesn't need to be composted before it can be used. Guinea pigs are just tiny, cuter, rabbits, so it might make sense that the compost doesn't need to be broken down completely before it can be used.
If that's so, could the used bedding (Carefresh, hay, poo) be used as mulch, at least on the flowers? Has anyone used it?
(And if anyone knows a more gardener-like word than "poo," please let me know. All the other words I'm thinking of wouldn't be appropriate for any junior gardeners visiting the board.)
Guinea pig poo
Try "manure" LOL and no idea if it has to be composted.
MollyD
Doo doo? LOL
Potty talk.
Honestly, can you imagine another circumstance where the discussion of guinea pig poo is a serious consideration? Oh, Mr. Rodgers used both "poo" and "pee" on his show - didn't seem to offend too many 4 year olds.
This message was edited Apr 19, 2007 7:56 AM
Very true Seandor! LOL We use the word poo at home with the kids.
Winnie the poo?
Poor Weather. Everyone forgot the question. I don't know if Guinea pig poo needs to be composted (For the record, I prefer you call them Italian-American pigs). And I don't know what carefree is.
I'm getting such a kick out of this thread!
Carefresh is a pet litter made from recycled paper.
Weather, Whether or not it needs to be composted a bit, it will be great for your garden and the environment.
Depends on what's been tested on the guinea pigs!
Doh!
Yes, If your Italian-American pigs are wearing mascara, they have been used in animal testing. Please switch to plan B.