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Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: Simulated on 15/06/2009 23:40:58

I have some that's just a few weeks old, mixed with a month old, mixed with, a few months, mixed with whatever didn't fully decompose. Would this still have good NKP?
Thanks

Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: Don_1 on 16/06/2009 07:57:00

Animal manure should be composted for 6 months to allow the ammonia to dissipate. It is best to have two composters going at the same time, when one is full it can be allowed to rot down for 6 months while the other is being filled. Animal manure which has not been properly composted can burn roots.

Rabbit manure is high in N & P, therefore good for leaf, flower and fruit. Ratios of NKP will depend on the animals diet, but typically the percentages are : N - 2.4% : P - 1.4% : K - 0.6%. These ratios compare very favourably against chicken, dairy, stable and sheep manure.

Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: neilep on 16/06/2009 09:17:00

In the mean time, don't forget that whilst it's fermenting there are many uses for rabbit manure. They make very nice stud earrings..or ewe can dip them in chocolate for a special chewy treat. They can double up as marbles or wifeys favourite is to string a few together to make a lovely necklace and bracelet set.

Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: Don_1 on 16/06/2009 09:49:18

Hmmm.... Must make a few of notes here:

1) Do not buy jewelery from ebay seller named 'sheepy'.
2) Do not buy confectionery with the brand name 'sheepy'.
3) Do not play marbles with anyone named 'sheepy'.

Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: neilep on 16/06/2009 10:26:18

Quote from: Don_1 on 16/06/2009 09:49:18

Hmmm.... Must make a few of notes here:

1) Do not buy jewelery from ebay seller named 'sheepy'.
2) Do not buy confectionery with the brand name 'sheepy'.
3) Do not play marbles with anyone named 'sheepy'.

Ewe are cordially invited to an All Ewe Can Eat, All Ewe Can Wear , Marble Themed extravaganza !  [:D]

Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 16/06/2009 10:49:18

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Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: Chemistry4me on 16/06/2009 10:49:50

Sorry, no offense.

Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: neilep on 16/06/2009 10:59:05

Quote from: Chemistry4me on 16/06/2009 10:49:50

Sorry, no offense.

LOL..none taken..I love it !!

Title: How long should rabbit manure be composted before adding to vegetable gardens?
Post by: Simulated on 16/06/2009 12:10:57

Haha, first laugh of the day ha