Not to get too far into the ick factor but the person in the link you provide mentions using “pills” not contaminated with urine…..not possible when the leavings are collected below pens. Given the fact that Rodale says that human urine can be used in composting, I’m hoping the same is true of that from rabbits.

The couple I know who raise rabbits for show only also gave me two bags of rabbit food that were too old to use for the bunnies. They weren’t sure whether it could be composted but I’m using it for that purpose. Seems like if it’s something the rabbits can eat, hopefully it’ll be OK for people as well. *g*

Here’s another site that has your answers.

http://www3.telus.net/raisingh…../poops.htm

I get mine from Quannha Parker’s great, great, grand son.

One of his first tomato plants has a couple of small fruits. We’ve since planted a zucchini, yellow squash, and lemon cucumber from 6″ pots. In my small herb garden I now have a smallish rosemary plant (little did I know it can grow to 12 feet!!!!), a Thai basil, a lemon mint and a tiny Mexican parsley – can’t remember the right name, that I’ve discovered I love. Dad is keeping things cooled with twice a day watering before and after the day’s hot sun.

This is the first family garden in many years, long since before Mom’s development of Parkinsons and her eventual death in 2001. My physical condition has pretty much precluded any gardening activity, but I’m hoping the present improvements will let me be involved in this new effort. Dad had been concerned about the water bill; I’d asked would it be higher than paying for veggies we buy frequently either at the grocers or occasionally at the farmer’s market.

And besides, I’ve just been listening to Barbara Kinsolver’s fabulous book ANIMAL,VEGETABLE,MIRACLE which I have adored and have shared parts with Dad. This is the most fun (and interesting) book I’ve listened to in years, an I thank God that there are many audio books at our small local library that turn out to be true jewels – in the midst of the usual popular romance or mystery schlock that dominate our shelves. It’s hard for me to read with bad eyes and hands, so the audio books have been a true blessing.

Thanks for the opportunity to think upon gardening experiences. And if you’ve not read Barbara’s fabulous book, treat yourself to some pure joy.

Blessings to all,

Can you give me any more info/linkies on using rabbit poop? Have access to a good source which I have begun incorporating into soil mixtures. Some question for starters:

1. Is it true it doesn’t have to be composted?
2. When mixing with other bagged soil, what kind of proportion do you suggest?

Thanks!

Colorado Bob’s Hopi Blue Corn Experiment

An Experiment in Small Things
http://cbhopibluecornexperiment.blogspot.com/

As soon as the last garlic is gone in go the the tomatoes and cucumbers.

I am not watering the grass though, just letting it die and maybe next year plant more water efficient plants.

The raccoons are busy this year in Venice Beach!