Can I put cow manure in my compost bin?

I walk the dogs in a huge cow field and obviously there's a plentiful supply of manure

Is there any problem with me putting a few cowpats straight in my compost bin?

 

No. Should generate heat and get the compost heap going quicker / faster. Not too much in a single "layer" though.

 

Thanks Kristen

I'll collect the dry ones and break them up before adding them to the compost.

 

I'm going to take some carrier bags and double bag them. Some of the other dog walkers may think I'm a bit bonkers though