Apparently it's actually quite valuable as fertilizer. Though if you don't have a connection for that, it is good for a compost heap.
28/09/2020, 04:19
Both cat and dog shit are terrible fertilizers. Cats are obligatory carnivores so there is way too much protein in their diet and feces. Dogs are not obligatory carnivores but still have too much protein in their diets to make it a useful fertilizer. Also there is the issue of toxins and parasites in both of their poop which makes for a bad compost idea. Carnivore poop is pretty low on the list.
Animals that produce "good" poop for fertilizer include goats, cows, chickens, and anything else that has a much higher vegetarian diet. Most of these need to be cut because they are really high in nitrogen and can burn out your lawn and garden. Rabbit poop is the really good stuff as it has a lot of macronutrients and a better balance of nitrogen/phosphorus/potassium for your lawn and garden.
(the advantage of a good education is that sometimes you learn shit)
Animals that produce "good" poop for fertilizer include goats, cows, chickens, and anything else that has a much higher vegetarian diet. Most of these need to be cut because they are really high in nitrogen and can burn out your lawn and garden. Rabbit poop is the really good stuff as it has a lot of macronutrients and a better balance of nitrogen/phosphorus/potassium for your lawn and garden.
(the advantage of a good education is that sometimes you learn shit)
Correct in most cases, but it depends entirely on what you're trying to grow.
"Dog and cat waste is particularly valuable because, compared to most manures, it is higher in phosphorus, the plant nutrient most difficult for organic farmers and gardeners to come by naturally. Only a small fraction of this manure is being used for fertilizer however."
-"THROWING AWAY BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN PET MANURE"
By Gene Logsdon, author of "Holy Shit: Managing Manure To Save Mankind".
"Dog and cat waste is particularly valuable because, compared to most manures, it is higher in phosphorus, the plant nutrient most difficult for organic farmers and gardeners to come by naturally. Only a small fraction of this manure is being used for fertilizer however."
-"THROWING AWAY BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN PET MANURE"
By Gene Logsdon, author of "Holy Shit: Managing Manure To Save Mankind".
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