Manure -- Animal

ANIMAL ANALYSISChicken 3.6 - 1.3 - 1.3Cow, Beef 2 - .65 - 1.6Cow, Dairy 3.3 - .35 - 2Duck 2.6 - .8 - .5Goat 4 - .61 - 2.8Goose 3.3 - .4 - .6Guano, Bat 5.7 - 8.6 - 2Guano, Perua 12.5 - 11.2 - 2.4Horse 2.5 - .25 - .8Human 2 - 1 - .2Pig 2.8 - 1 - 1.2Pigeon 6.5 - 2.4 - 2.5Rabbit 4.8 - 2.8 - 1.2Sheep 3.5 - .55 - 1Turkey 5 - .6 - .8Worm 1.5 - 2.5 - 1.5Notes:Goat manure: extremely mild smellingHorse manure: may contain many weed seeds from hayPig manure: breaks down slowlyTurkey manure: feces usually contain urine since both are excreted togetherWorm manure: excellent soil conditioner and propagation.Cooperative Extension ServiceUniversity of Illinois

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