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    Chicken manure or Lime only.

    My plot needs to be limed this year. I was wondering if chicken manure would be sufficient alone or will I need to do both?

    opinions please

    #2
    I could be wrong but I don't think those two things will do the same thing.

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      #3
      Correct. Lime neutralizes the soil. I was wondering if the manure had a neutralization effect

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        #4
        What is your soil pH

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          #5
          Poultry manure is moderately alkaline with a pH of 7-8. It won't have the same effect as lime with regard to the soil pH.

          Lots of factors go into soil recommendations. Would be helpful to know you current pH and soil profile (sandy, clay, loam) and what your use is. If its a food plot, what are you planting?

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            #6
            It would take a lot of chicken poo to change the PH in a food plot, correct?

            In case any of you wanted a cheap fertilizer, the mushroom plant there near Madisonville will sell you a truckload/8ft trailer load of compost/fertilizer for about $60. We use it for our garden every year and i was thinking about trying that for my food plot as well.

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              #7
              Originally posted by bloodstick View Post
              It would take a lot of chicken poo to change the PH in a food plot, correct?

              In case any of you wanted a cheap fertilizer, the mushroom plant there near Madisonville will sell you a truckload/8ft trailer load of compost/fertilizer for about $60. We use it for our garden every year and i was thinking about trying that for my food plot as well.
              Yes. My sister used it in her garden and results were pretty unbelievable. That's some good fertilizer for sure.

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                #8
                When do you need to put lime on a fall food plot?

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                  #9
                  Check with Garguy or Elgato. They seem to know the ins and outs of the chicken Poo

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by BrandonA View Post
                    When do you need to put lime on a fall food plot?
                    As soon as possible. Lime takes a while to release its full effects. I would try to disc it in no later than April/May if possible. Now would be good if you can.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Drycreek3189 View Post
                      As soon as possible. Lime takes a while to release its full effects. I would try to disc it in no later than April/May if possible. Now would be good if you can.
                      Thanks

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by BULL21 View Post
                        What is your soil pH
                        Its high, don't remember the number...I keep thinking 11, but that sounds awfully high.

                        Sandy Loam and Im gonna plant soybeans for a plot. Planted beans last year and they did ok. Gonna put some lime and or manure down in Feb
                        Last edited by lovemylegacy; 01-26-2017, 07:22 PM.

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                          #13
                          If you have high ph you don't need lime.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by BlakeJ View Post
                            If you have high ph you don't need lime.
                            Notoriously ETx Pineywoods are acidic, which is low. The Ag extension said we needed a ton of lime per acre.

                            I don't know why Im thinking its high, it should be a low ph. Im pretty sure I am incorrect on the high ph.

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                              #15
                              You can buy lime by the ton for $40.00 at the COOP. If the pH is incorrect it does not matter how much fertilizer you put in the soil the plants can't use it. Correct the pH first then add fertilizer. I would not put chicken manure in my garden due to the antibiotics, hormones etc. that are given in high doses. For the pasture or food plot its probably fine.

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