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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 12, 2018
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    Did you compost this manure first? Sometimes adding fresh manure over a certain amount will burn the plants. I would add dolomitic lime to help cancel out a little of the effect from the high amounts of nitrogen. I would be careful, and only add well composted manure to your soil. If you want to avoid the composting process, then rabbit manure can be used directly into the soil.

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    drtreelove on
    June 22, 2018
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    Please see page 3 "Using Manure Safely". Wash and cook your herbs and vegetables.

    https://my.extension.illinois.edu/documents/1722091307090709/Fertilizing%20with%20Manure1.pdf

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 27, 2019
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    He is, absolutely, correct. You will want to use the manure and compst somewhat sparingly. You will need to restart after you add more potting soil, or topsoil. You may also want to add dolomitic lime to correct the pH, and balance out some of the acidity of the manure.

    This article will give you information on building the proper soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 17, 2019
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    This website will offer quite a bit of information on this subject: https://alpacasofmontana.com/pages/animal-manure-comparison

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 16, 2019
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    As long as it is composted, then it is cured already. It will be safe to use as is. Fresh manure should be avoided for use as tea.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 23, 2019
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    There aren't too many plants that can't use it. Blueberries come to mind.

    The problem comes with trying to use it fresh. This must be well composted, then tested a small amount at a time in order to know whether or not it will burn your plants.

    This article will help you to use chicken manure properly in your garden: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/chicken-manure-fertilizer.htm

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