do rotting bulbs smell like manure

Question

I had some bulbs, mostly daffodils, in a bucket of dirt awaiting transplant. When I starting taking them out, the dirt was extremely wet and some bulbs were mushy but it stunk like fresh manure! Are they all rotted and should I throw it all away? I don’t want to infect my new plantings but would like to save bulbs if possible.

Answer 1

Yes, the bulbs have rotted and you will need to throw them away.
They will not recover and will not bloom.
Sorry this happened.

Here is a link on bulb storage.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm