It's no secret that cane toads are a pest and when visiting James' place, we learnt a fantastic way to make use of them!
In the chook run area, there's a tree with a pot suspended in it by a string.
The pot has drainage holes in the bottom, and James uses the pot as a way of disposing his cane toads.
Dead cane toads are placed in the pot and left to rot. Flies are attracted to the rotting flesh and lay their eggs there. Maggots hatch and eat the rotting toad and then drop out the bottom of the pot, where the chickens go absolutely beserk for wriggling protein!
Such a great idea, and a great source of protein for the chooks.
A record of my journey as i spend what promises to be a wonderfully rich and diverse year immersed in permaculture studies at Djanbung Gardens in Nimbin, NSW... I am really learning how to LIVE and thrive while creating a harmonious, sustainable and self sufficient lifestyle for my family, our community, and our planet... step by step.
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