Topic: rabbit litter

[plotstoeat]

Is rabbit poo on paper litter okay to add to the compost bin?

[Ellen K]

Yes, I think so.

"Bedding from vegetarian pets" is what it usually says on the list.

[Buster54]

NPK Values of Animal Manures

 
N Nitrogen %

P Phosphorus %

K Potassium
 (Potash) %


Cow Manure
0.6 0.4 0.5

Horse Manure
0.7 0.3 0.6

Pig Manure
0.8 0.7 0.5

Chicken Manure
1.1 0.8 0.5

Sheep Manure
0.7 0.3 0.9

Rabbit Manure
2.4 1.4 0.6

 Pigeon manure (fresh):
4.19.2.24.1.0

[plotstoeat]

Yes, I think so.

"Bedding from vegetarian pets" is what it usually says on the list.

Thanks Ellen

[Silverleaf]

Rabbit manure can go straight on the beds without composting. The wood and paper do need composting though, but I find they break down pretty quickly with the rabbit urine to activate them.

[Humbug carrot]

This time of year I cover an empty bed with thick cardboard and through the autumn and winter empty the contents of the rabbit hutch on it, and top it with a layer of grass cuttings .
Late spring I plant the squashes and runner beans through it, after which it all gets dug in leaving a weed free and well manured bed, and the process starts again with another bed.

[Silverleaf]

This time of year I cover an empty bed with thick cardboard and through the autumn and winter empty the contents of the rabbit hutch on it, and top it with a layer of grass cuttings .
Late spring I plant the squashes and runner beans through it, after which it all gets dug in leaving a weed free and well manured bed, and the process starts again with another bed.

That's a good idea!