Bunny honey: Using rabbit manure as a fertilizer – canr.msu.edu
Dixie Sandborn, Michigan State University Extension –
Looking for an organic, small round, pelleted form of fertilizer? Consider using fresh rabbit manure.
Are you looking for an organic, small round, pelleted form of fertilizer? Look no further than a pet rabbit or two. Fresh rabbit manure is approximately 2 percent nitrogen, 1 percent phosphorus and 1 percent potassium. Use it fresh, straight from under the hutch. It does not burn plants. Use the pellets to topdress your lawn, mulch roses, vegetables, flower beds and ornamental plantings, or supercharge your compost pile and create an earthworm heaven.
One Michigan 4-H’er has had a booming business selling his “bunny honey.” As a young entrepreneur, Jack has found a way to cash in on what many would consider a waste product. Jack knew some gardeners that wanted a natural fertilizer. He also wanted to make a little money to help pay for the rabbit feed for his 4-H rabbit project. Bunny honey was the answer.
“Feeding my rabbits costs money. Selling their manure to help make gardens grow just makes sense. I get coffee cans, ice cream pails and buckets to fill and sell the bunny honey. It helps to cover my feed costs,” said Jack. “Your garden will grow better with bunny honey from the hoppin’ hotel!”
Here are a few facts about rabbit manure:
If you would like to use bunny honey, look no further than your local Michigan State University Extension 4-H program. I am sure there will be a 4-Her that would be happy to supply you with this fantastic alternative to your fertilizer needs. You will have a lush garden, happy 4-H friend and leave a smaller environmental footprint.
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