Hey i'm a noob currently doing my first grow with no chemicals obviously but i was wondering if anyone has ever used rabbit manure as a natural fertilizer i've read that rabbit manure has more nitrogen than chicken manure and it has a very high phosphorous level. Has anyone used it in a grow?
Manure anyone??
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Turtle Koi
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mate not sure but youll probably have to precook.compost that shit before, aint sure, not the same just adding shit than go and buy it, read some more before you do
well this is what i just read "Rabbit Manure constitutes 2.4% nitrogen, 1.4% phosphoric acid, and 0.6% potash, Unlike in the case of other manures, it is not necessary to age rabbit manure prior to application. Apply it around plants while it is still fresh as it is not harmful in its natural state."
I just want to know if anyone has ever used it in a grow. I've read that it works wonders with other plants, flowers, shrubs etc
Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-use-rabbit-manure-as-fertilizer#ixzz1CP9Ko4iw
I just want to know if anyone has ever used it in a grow. I've read that it works wonders with other plants, flowers, shrubs etc
Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-use-rabbit-manure-as-fertilizer#ixzz1CP9Ko4iw
Turtle Koi
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gut enough to me, let it pour I would say, I bury fish in my soil, works great, peace
rabbit poo is my main feed for my outdoors. i use it for everything such as a top dressing, tea, compost, & even feed the worms with it. the rabbits main source of food are alfalfa pellets but get all my green waste as well. i always add azomite, kelp, & green sand for a boost of minors & potassium
woodsmaneh!
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]How common manures measure up[/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]Sources: Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening, An Illustrated Guide to
Organic Gardening, by Sunset Publishing, and the Rodale Guide to Composting.[/FONT]
Organic Gardening, by Sunset Publishing, and the Rodale Guide to Composting.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Note: Nutrient values of manures vary greatly, depending on the diet and
age of the animals, and the nature and quantiy of bedding in the mix.[/FONT]
age of the animals, and the nature and quantiy of bedding in the mix.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Chicken manure[/FONT]
Poultry manure (chicken in particular) is the richest animal manure in N-P-K. Chicken manure is considered "hot" and must be composted before adding it to the garden. Otherwise, it will burn any plants it comes in contact with.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dairy (cow) manure[/FONT]
"Dairy Manure may be the single most useful soil-builder around," says Ann Lovejoy, lifetime organic gardener and writer in Seattle, Washington. "Washed dairy manure from healthy cows is just about perfect for garden use; it can be used as a topdressing and for soil improvement," she adds. Dairy manure is preferable to steer manure, which has a higher salt and weed seed content. Though cow manure has low nutrient numbers, that's what makes ist safe to use in unlimited quantities.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Horse manure[/FONT]
Horse manure is about half as rich as chicken manure, but richer in nitrogen than cow manure. And, like chicken droppings, it's considered "hot". Horse manure often contains a lot of weed seeds, which means it's a good idea to compost it using a hot composting method.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Steer manure[/FONT]
Steer manure is one of the old standbys, but it's not the most beloved because it often contains unwanted salts and weed seeds.
Poultry manure (chicken in particular) is the richest animal manure in N-P-K. Chicken manure is considered "hot" and must be composted before adding it to the garden. Otherwise, it will burn any plants it comes in contact with.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dairy (cow) manure[/FONT]
"Dairy Manure may be the single most useful soil-builder around," says Ann Lovejoy, lifetime organic gardener and writer in Seattle, Washington. "Washed dairy manure from healthy cows is just about perfect for garden use; it can be used as a topdressing and for soil improvement," she adds. Dairy manure is preferable to steer manure, which has a higher salt and weed seed content. Though cow manure has low nutrient numbers, that's what makes ist safe to use in unlimited quantities.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Horse manure[/FONT]
Horse manure is about half as rich as chicken manure, but richer in nitrogen than cow manure. And, like chicken droppings, it's considered "hot". Horse manure often contains a lot of weed seeds, which means it's a good idea to compost it using a hot composting method.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Steer manure[/FONT]
Steer manure is one of the old standbys, but it's not the most beloved because it often contains unwanted salts and weed seeds.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rabbit manure[/FONT]
Rabbit manure is even higher in nitrogen than some poultry manures and it also contains a large amount of phosphorus--important for flower and fruit formation.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sheep manure[/FONT]
Sheep manure is another "hot" manure. It is somewhat dry and very rich. Manure from sheep fed hay and grain will be more potent than manure from animals that live on pasture.
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]How to use manure[/FONT]
No matter what kind of manure you use, use it as a soil amendment, not a mulch. In other words, don't put raw manure directly on garden soils. Raw manure generally releases nitrogen compounds and ammonia which can burn plant roots, young plants and interfere with seed germination. In fact, it's recommended that all animal manure should be aged for at least 6 months. Many gardeners spread fresh manure in the fall and turn it in to the top 6 inches of soil a month before spring planting.A better treatment is to hot-compost manure before applying it to the garden. Hot composting, where the pile reaches at least 150 degrees F) helps to reduce the probability of passing dangerous pathogens on to people who handle the manure or eat food grown with manure compost. (For more information about compost, read my Compost Happens! article.)
While the chance of contamination is slim, severe sickness and even death may occur if contaminated produce is eaten. To be safe, either compost your manure or apply it in the fall after harvest. Wash up after handling manure and don't forget to rinse the vegetables and fruit well before you eat them--always a good idea whether your use manure or not.
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]The bottom line[/FONT]
Anywhere from 75 to 90 percent of the plant nutrients fed to animals are excreted in their manure, so it should be no surprise that the stuff is an excellent fertilizer. E.B. White, author of Charlotte's Web, agrees. "There is no doubt about it, the basic satisfaction in farming is manure."The best zoo doo? Elephant dung!
So there you have it: The scoop on poop!
