Dog Hair?

ExplicitKilla

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I've been critisized about this before, but I continue to see dog hair as a organic decomposite to use in the medium mixed in with the soil for some sort of nutrient. When I say I continue to see this, I constantly read through several guides on different sites to gather all possible ways of growing so I can feel quite schooled in what im doin.. I just want to hear some people from here once again give me their views and if this does work, why?
 
From what I've read dog hair kills slugs and then once it breaks down it serves as extra nitrogen. Doesn't seem strange to me, just a way of using more organics.
 
Alright, I apreciate the feedback.. People made it out to be stupid but in this case I suppose its somethin I could try. Would it still take effect in the same matter if I just throw some dog hair on the top soil right now or would it of been better if it were mixed in with the soil?
 
dog hair is mostly protein, and it doesn't break down easily, you need it to be constantly moist and well mixed with the soil if you have a chance of it breaking down in time to be of use to the plants. I would be a little worried about the natural oils on the fur causing issues and preventing decomposition. Plus it could transfer pathogens to the soil... but if you can get a soil inoculant that would help it break down much faster.
 
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