Q.composting wood chips
Would liquid manure be good to add to chips to help them break down faster into compost?

Certified GKH Gardening Expert
It can help some, but it would be a very good idea to let them fully compost before using them. Living, or fresh would chips can sap precious nutrients from the manure, and actually give plants severe deficiencies. I would just make sure they are fully composted before adding them.
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