It is difficult to get compost that is not full of chemicals delivered, I would have to hire a private truck and hope that I don't get a load of caliche with it. They do not tarp the load, so you pay for all the compost that is spread all down the highway, as well. It would arrive by dump truck and be dumped in one big pile, they don't spread anything. I am using my small trailer and had hoped that by using the tilt and a tailgate that can be lifted in increments, that I could just drive the field and have it come off. No such luck.
It is bad enough spreading the lime by hand, and no, they do not have equipment that will spread lime at the light rate I am using. Ideas for homestead size equipment are definitely needed, but my brain is already overworked.
Bright Blessings,
Kim
At 01:34 PM 1/11/2006, you wrote:
Kim
Maybe you did this.
If you are buying the stuff why not ask if the company has a spreader and will they spread it for you?
Won't hurt to ask.
Roy
Garth & Kim Travis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
- Greetings,
- I am aware of manure spreaders, but I am talking about finished compost. 5
- tons per acre is not a heavy spread, although it can be hard on the
- wallet. I only make about a ton a year, so I have to buy the stuff. I
- will take another look at manure spreaders, but if anyone else has any
- ideas, I would love to hear them.
- Bright Blessings,
- Kim
- At 09:51 AM 1/11/2006, you wrote:
- >Local Mennonites use a machine for spreading composted manure. The
- >machine resembles a trough which has a shaft running horizontally above
- >it with spokes or paddles that rotate into the trough and fling the shit
- >skyward. They liquify the compost first obviously. Nice job eh? Don't
- >wear your best evening gown while doing this! At least I wouldn't ;^>
- >
- >Joe
- >
- >Garth & Kim Travis wrote:
- >
- > >Greetings,
- > >Does anyone have any ideas of how to spread compost at the rate of 5 tons
- > >per acre? I mean other than with a shovel or bucket. I do have a tilt
- > >trailer, but the compost does not just trickle out the back like I want it
- > >to. Also, any easier ideas of how to spread lime at 1000 lbs per acre
- > >would be appreciated. Walking around with a scoop and a bucket gets old,
- > >real fast. The big trucks won't do less than 5000 lbs per acre and want to
- > >do a minimum of 10 acres at a time.
- > >Bright Blessings,
- > >Kim
- > >
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