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General Science => Question of the Week => Topic started by: Lewis Thomson on 11/07/2022 14:01:34

Title: QotW - 22.07.25 - Can pet faeces make good fertiliser?
Post by: Lewis Thomson on 11/07/2022 14:01:34

Lara wrote into the Naked Scientists to ask this question about the fascinating function of faeces.

"Is there a biological benefit for cats and dogs to bury their faeces? Can it help plants grow similar to horse manure?"

Tell us what you think in the comments below....

Title: Re: QotW - 22.07.18 - Can pet faeces make good fertiliser?
Post by: evan_au on 11/07/2022 23:43:48

Bird poop (guano) has been used as a fertilizer for many years, as has cave deposits of bat feces.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guano

Title: Re: QotW - 22.07.25 - Can pet faeces make good fertiliser?
Post by: Lewis Thomson on 18/07/2022 14:23:34

Update: This QotW will be delayed a week and answered on 25th July

Title: Re: QotW - 22.07.25 - Can pet faeces make good fertiliser?
Post by: Lewis Thomson on 25/07/2022 13:16:12

This question has now been answered and can be viewed on our website through the following link.

https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/question-week/can-cat-and-dog-poop-be-used-fertiliser