what to do with lobster remains?
I do worm composting. I don't think the worms could use this stuff right? so what do I do with it? I hate to just toss it because its so great for the soil, yet at the same time I don't want to toss it out in my garden or in the chicken manure pile because I'm afraid the animals will be attracted to it. if I bury it somewhere do you think that the animals wouldn't find it? if I buried it in my garden or something?
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Aw that's too bad. What got to them do you know?
The crab and lobster shells are usually not bothered in my compost pile. Rarely, I'll find a hole or two dug into the piles and some small pieces dragged out -- more often after corn on the cobs -- but I think they're usually squirrels or chipmunks. not a repeat raider in any case.
The crab and lobster shells are usually not bothered in my compost pile. Rarely, I'll find a hole or two dug into the piles and some small pieces dragged out -- more often after corn on the cobs -- but I think they're usually squirrels or chipmunks. not a repeat raider in any case.
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What self-respecting varmint would dig into a pile of chicken$h!t for food? Yeesh! That was going to be my suggestion when I read your post, obviously it doesn't work well where you are. I'd say bury them at least 6" down or maybe more.
I assume you're making stock out of the shells first, that should cut down on the organic content and odors in addition to giving you some yummy soup stock.
I assume you're making stock out of the shells first, that should cut down on the organic content and odors in addition to giving you some yummy soup stock.