01/06/2024
This is a repost of a post that we had posted around a year ago but a local 4-H club asked me if I could post it again and share the information to them. So here it is, the ðĐ post.
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How well do you know ð ðĐ?
As I was cleaning the rabbitry today and dumping the manure in the potato ðĨ patch I thought that rabbit manure would be a good topic to talk about.
1- Fresh rabbit manure is approximately 2% Nitrogen, 1% Phosphorus, and 1% Potassium.
2- Here is how it stacks up in comparison to manure from other livestock.
Rabbit ð = N- 2.4 P- 1.4 K- .80
Chicken ð =N- 1.1 P-.80 K- .50
Sheep ð =N- .70 P- .30 K-.60
Horse ð =N- .70 P-.30 K- .60
Cattle ð =N- .70 P-.30 K-.40
3. Those other manures are considered "hot" ðĨ manure and need to be composted before use, but rabbit manure is considered "cold" ðĨķ and can go directly into use.
4. Rabbit manure is an organic matter then when worked into the soil will improve poor soil structure, drainage, as well as moisture retention ð§.
5. Worms ðŠą love rabbit manure, and the more worms in your garden and around your plants the better off your soil conditions will be.
6. It doesn't have the same aroma ðĪĒ as other fresh manures which if you live in town will make your neighbors happier. Plus as it's in round pellet ðĪ form it's easier to handle than other loose manures.
7. It contains beneficial trace elements such as Calcium, Magnesium, Boron, Zinc, Sulfur, and many others that all plants ðŠī need.
8. The extra Nitrogen in rabbit manure makes it a great kickstart ðĶĩ to get a new compost pile going.
9. It makes a great tea ðĩ to use to water plants with as well. Dump some manure in the bottom of a pail ðŠĢ add water ð§ and let it steep for a couple days. Pour the water off and use that to water ðŋ your plants.
10. Rabbits ð are darn cute and easy to care for even in a small city ð yard so you can have a year round source of fresh natural fertilizer.
