Rabbit Manure vs. Chicken Manure

by Myron Gercken
(Watseka, Illinios USA)

I'd like to know which of the two manures is the best all around natural fertilizer for a poorly productive garden ....rabbit or chicken?


ANSWER:

They are both good fertilizers. But chicken manure is the richest of the animal manures, and therefore probably best. It has a horrid smell, which fortunately goes away after a few days in the garden. It needs to be aged or composted before being used in the garden, or it will burn your plants.

Rabbit manure is high in nitrogen and phosphorus, which is good for your garden, and it doesn't have much of an odor. It won't "burn" your plants if used fresh.