hey i just bought 2 ton of Rabbit pellets (manure) for my garden and that gave me an idea .. its not hot like chicken poo so can it be used ?

also what about Horse and cow thats 5 yrs dried ? I have that at the Parents ranch and some pig and rabbit thats all mixed in one huge pile and the barn is comming down soon to be rebuilt in another area im thinking if its ok to use ill go grab it .. thanks for any advice info and help Tammy

Certainly, rabbit pellets are made from alfalfa, and they provide nice long term soil amendment that could improve your soil and release nutrients slowly. But if you use the pellets the first time, make sure to apply nitrogen fertilizer and complete fertilizer also. When used the first time, and you did not supply fertilizer, your plants would show deficiency because the microorganisms will now multiply due to the carbon based food supply from the pellets, utilize the existing nutrients for their reproduction, immobilizng them and causing deficiency in your plants. These nutrients will be ultimately released back as the microorganisms die off in succession and your plants will recover and would love it more than ever. But to prevent the initial immobilization phase, it is a good idea to apply fertilizers along with the pellets. Then those fertilizers will be released back slowly but constantly, something that the plants love.

Westwood bought rabbit droppings, if im reading right. so theyre made out of eaten alfalfa, but not just alfalfa

With manure it is the same, especially if these are not composted. I just want to share that the gardeners of the California State Capitol Building, have been using pelletized alfalfa hay to amend the soil of the roses and other plants. They look very healthy and lovely.

I think manure would be better if you can incorporate them into the soil. Problem with rabbit manure is that they attract barnyard flies that hovers around forever.

Sorry for the shortcut discussion.

Yes garnet I bought Rabbit pellets and got a bunch from the barn yard today from over 10 yrs ago .. i also put a bunch in with my Worms and they love that sh*t ...............LMAO

i feel its the best way for me to go i hate any chemical and i have used my Mantids well they are all 4-5 inches long eating spiders now ...

i have a few in around the manure/ reprosessed Alfalfa .. the stuff i bought was in a worm bin and had worm castings as well...Neighbors swear im nuts i paid a dollar a 5 g bucket full .. and thats alot of Manure since you dont have to use alot took about 30 buckets to fill the back of the truck..Tammy

OK laugh but when i have great tasting Citrus ill still be laughing and happy ... thanks all for the replys

Be forewarned, as Buddinman has correctly reminded me, that the manure's slow release might go well into winter, causing some growth flush during warm periods and the tender growth would suffer damage. So it is not usually advised to use slow release if your citruses are planted inground. For potted citruses where you can drag the pot inside during frosts or arctic blast, this should not be a concern.

Thanks Joe and Buddinman... I am Growing in pots only as i worry about the weather .. i lost most of my banana trees even though i had them wrapped and warm i think i left them out too long or didnt put them up in time .. Tammy