PH tester for horse poo? Would this do it?

[Fifty Bales of Hay]

I have absolutely no idea what I am looking for, but wanted to test the PH of horses poo - but of course don't want to spend a fortune, it doesn't need to be 100% accurate, but to give me a 95% idea of what it is, and whether it goes down in time when I make a few changes.

http://www.powertoolsdirect.com/faithfull-ph-meter-200mm-long-probe

Anyone any ideas or advice or other things I need to know?

 

[Fifty Bales of Hay]

Bump.

 

[Paint Me Proud]

yes that should work.

Test the pH of the poo then mix some with some water and test the pH of the resultant solution also.

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

Is this a joke, just don't stick things in his bum

 

[Fifty Bales of Hay]

Thank you Paint Me Proud - I'll give it a go!

Can I also test my hay with this, with adding it to hot water letting it cool, then testing the water?

 

[Paint Me Proud]

yes you could test your hay that way too

Just make sure you test the pH of your water first to make sure you know your 'control' pH

 

[Fifty Bales of Hay]

LOL MrsD123 - don't think I'll stick it there, I value my front teeth too much!!!!!

Thanks PMP, I've ordered one and will start testing.

 

[Bobbly]

I've just bought one of those, haven't used it yet, will endeavour to do so tomorrow! Did ask first and seller thought there was no reason why it wouldn't work, fresh poo and plenty of it to stick it in!

 

[Fifty Bales of Hay]

You were braver than me Bobbly - asking the seller! Thought I would get some funny comments on here asking!

OK - very technical question this one, does it have to be "fresh" poo - or will poo that's been kept cold for a few days still work, or does PH change with keeping it? (it's alright the little white van will be along for me very soon!)