The properties of chicken manure

  • Chicken manure, also known as chicken droppings, is a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer.
  • Contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other essential minerals that benefit plant growth.
  • Its use should be moderate to avoid damage to the roots of the plants.
  • If you don't have chickens, you can buy chicken manure from specialty stores or online.

Chickens are free range animals that produce quality manure

What does chicken manure contain?

Chicken manure or chicken manure

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  • Nitrogen (N): 34.7
  • Phosphorus (P2 O5): 30.8
  • Potassium (K2O): 20.9
  • Calcium (Ca): 61.2
  • Magnesium (Mg): 8.3
  • Sodium (Na): 5.6
  • Soluble salts: 56
  • Dry organic matter: 700%

Chicken manure properties

How do you make chicken manure compost step by step?

  1. Find a dry place protected from the sun and rain on your land, which is far from the house.
  2. Next, you should mix three parts of fresh chicken manure with one part of sawdust and two parts of water.
  3. Finally, you should remove it every 2 or 3 days until it has lost all moisture and has acquired a dark brown color.

How to use chicken manure?

chickens in corral
Related article:
Tips for caring for and keeping chickens in your garden

How much manure does a hen produce?

The hen produces a high quality manure

Where to buy?

Horse manure, a highly recommended fertilizer for nectarines
Related article:
What types of manure are there and what are their characteristics?

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