Application Guide

It’s important to note that unlike some other animal manures, rabbit manure is “cold” manure, meaning it won’t burn plants if applied fresh. However, always observe your plants after applying any fertilizer or amendment to ensure they’re responding well.

Additionally, conducting a soil test can provide valuable information about the specific nutrient needs of your soil, allowing for more precise application rates.

Bunnydoo Guidelines for applying Rabbit ManurE

Rabbit manure is a rich, concentrated source of nutrients. When determining how much rabbit manure to use, the coverage will depend on the specific needs of your soil and plants. However, there are some general guidelines you can follow:

– For a typical garden bed, apply a 1 to 2-inch layer of fresh rabbit pellets and then mix it into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil. This means for a 1-inch layer, you’ll need roughly 8.3 cubic feet of manure for a 100 square foot area (or about 0.83 cubic feet per 10 square feet).
– If converting to square yards, a 100 square foot area is approximately 11.1 square yards. So, for a 1-inch layer on this area, you would use roughly 0.74 cubic yards of rabbit manure.
Note: 1 cubic foot of manure weighs approximately 14.96 pounds.

If you’ve composted the rabbit manure with other materials, you can be more generous with its application. Apply a 2 to 3-inch layer to garden beds and mix into the soil.

For established plants, you can sprinkle rabbit pellets around the base of the plant (avoiding direct contact with the stem) and then water in. This acts as a slow-release fertilizer.

Mix rabbit manure with potting soil at a ratio of 1 part manure to 3 parts soil.

Rabbit manure can also be used to make a nutrient-rich “tea.” Fill a cloth bag with rabbit pellets and steep it in a large container of water for a couple of days. Use the resulting solution to water plants. It’s a milder way to deliver nutrients and is especially useful for young or sensitive plants.