Rabbit Manure as Fertilizer

[evmibo]

In addition to my 10-10-10 MiracleGrow "Shake n Feed" I'm going to add my rabbit's manure to the top soil of my trees. Their diet consists of rabbit food, various hays and some treats like carrots, celery, broccoli occasionally. Would this be primarily nitrogen?

From some quick google searches people seem to have great success with it in gardens. I have yet to find it in relation to bonsai.

 

[rockm]

Nick Lenz swears by it. He's been using it for quite some time.

 

[davetree]

I have used it, it doesn't break down on top of the soil, which is really nice. My dogs like to eat it though .....

 

[crust]

I have used bunny rounds and found that they make a good, easy to use, and cheap organic fertilizer. Very consistent, mild but effective and not smelly. Feeding the rabbit extra fresh alfalfa seemed to make the best turds in shape, consistency and potency. I found it best to collect the rounds when fairly fresh and not overly dry and store them in a bucket with a cover. Sadly, coyotes killed the rabbit and I have no good source now.

 

[Poink88]

I just found a local vendor of (cheap) rabbit manure and will give it a try come spring.

Been reading some about it online and seems like there are 2 camps. One advocates composting it first, the other contends it is not necessary. Any input on this?

I am just wondering if I can add some directly to my soil mix...since I love using organics in my soil anyway. Thoughts?

 

[Dav4]

I am just wondering if I can add some directly to my soil mix...since I love using organics in my soil anyway. Thoughts?

My gut says this is a bad idea. Why don't you take a small pot and mix up your soil with the bunny poop , keep moist, and see how long the pellets break down. I suspect they will break down much quicker in the soil then on...

 

[GrimLore]

Not a good idea if you own a dog or live where a dog has access to your plants.

Grimmy

 

[Poink88]

Thanks guys!

My tiny dog (Yorkie) is about to go due to my daughter having dog dander allergy.

I'll give it a try on some that are being grown...currently in mostly soil anyway and see how that goes. For the ones moving to bonsai pots, I'll hold off for now.

Thanks again!

 

[jk_lewis]

COMPOST first! It's too hot, otherwise.

 

[Poink88]

Thanks Jim!

 

[Anthony]

Found bunny, passed away this year from old age. He appeared in the neighbourhood 4 or 5 years ago,was dumped by someone, and a home was made for him.

His droppings were added to the compost heap and used.

I guess it enriched the heap, but nothing fantastic happened. I am not sure if with blended compost too much more can evolve.
Good Day
Anthony

 

[Poink88]

Just got 2 - 50 lb feed sack full of bunny rounds during lunch break today. Vendor said they are already composted and should be ready to use. Excited to inspect these "poop" balls tonight. LOL

BTW, I paid $10 per bag which sounds really reasonable.