Charlie's Compost (Poultry-Based) Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Amending soil
- Raised beds
- Vegetables
A concentrated, OMRI-certified poultry-manure compost with biochar that jumpstarts tired garden and raised-bed soil, adding nutrients and microbes; a controlled 8-10 week process keeps it dry and low-odor. Use it as a booster, not a bulk fill: it is expensive per pound so mix it in, over-application can burn plants if you skip the ratios, and it ships in small online bags.
Pros
- OMRI certified organic and concentrated, so a little goes a long way to boost soil nutrients and microbes
- Dry and low-odor compared with raw manure, thanks to an 8-10 week controlled composting process
- Biochar content helps improve long-term soil structure and moisture holding
Cons
- Expensive per pound versus bulk bagged compost, so it is best as a concentrate not a bulk bed fill
- Being concentrated, over-application can burn plants if you skip the mixing ratios
- Sold mainly online in small bags, which raises the effective cost with shipping
Specifications
| Type | Concentrated poultry-manure compost / soil conditioner |
|---|---|
| Composition | Vegetarian antibiotic-free chicken manure, biochar, organic grasses, organic crop residue |
| Organic | OMRI Certified Organic |
| With fertilizer | It is the amendment (adds nutrients and microbes) |
| Bag size | 10 lb (also 25 lb, 40 lb) |
| Best for | Enriching existing garden and raised-bed soil |