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Angie

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Never seen horse or cow manure bagged up and left outside farms/houses for people to take in France, unlike in the UK. I am going to try the no dig method for my new veggie patch but need some manure to top up the beds. Is it acceptable to pop round to my local farmer/riding stables and ask for some? Thank you
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Never seen manure bagged up and left as you describe in the UK either. Maybe it's a regional thing?

I'm sure you can ask at stables or farms. Or find a local horse owner. Many would be pleased to have an "outlet"for their muck heap. Our friendly manure provider in the UK has us on speed dial!
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You people have just reminded me of a little story heard in farming circles.

Overheard at dinner table:

Why does your husband always have to talk about manure?  Can't you get him to say fertiliser instead?

Well, it's taken me 10 years to get him to say manure!

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Seems like the joke has not reached France!

Les douanes ont saisi 13 kg de sh1t dans deux voitures jeudi 7 juin, à Niort (Deux-Sèvres). Trois hommes ont été interpellés et confiés à la police judiciaire nantaise.

(Quoting the Ouest France)
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Brilliant, thanks all. Have discovered a local dairy farm plus someone mentioned two stables within a couple of miles so I am going to bite the bullet and try out my best French! Fingers crossed I come back with a trailer full of manure and nothing else! Appreciate your replies as always.
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