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cheson74 01-01-2012 10:48 PM
Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
I have a 3 garden plots that are roughly 20x20 each. The soil here in Hawaii is clay. I amended 2 of the plots with about 40 cubic feet of cow manure. However, the 3rd plot has really bad soil. It's been neglected for a long time and will require a lot of compost.

I have a friend that works at the Honolulu Zoo and she said that I can have as much Elephant, Giraffe and Rhino dung as I want. I assume that their manure would be fine once composted but wanted to double check.

Anybody ever try the exotic dung?

sunfish 01-02-2012 08:40 AM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
Manure Matters: How Manures Measure Up

sunfish 01-02-2012 01:56 PM
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http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...G-JKLA&cad=rja

sunfish 01-02-2012 02:54 PM
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http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...3o-ljA&cad=rja

Olafhenny 01-02-2012 06:22 PM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
Elephants, giraffes and rhinos are, like horses and cows, pure herbivores and their manure is probably
comparable, i.e., likely reasonably mild as compared to swine and chickens.

You did not ask about hippos, which also diet exclusively on plant matter, but they prefer to use it for
bathing in it :)



This is not a picture shot in an overcrowded zoo, but one taken in the “free and wild” of Africa.
About the filthiest animals I have seen in their natural environment.




Unfortunately there was no way to document the stench emanating from that pond




Bob3 01-02-2012 08:03 PM
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I hear there's a waiting line for elephant poop at the local zoo... but you know California.
For all I know they might be shipping it out to Washington DC to compliment the chicken & bull poop that's so prevalent out there.
:bananas_b

Quote:
...Unfortunately there was no way to document the stench emanating from that pond
whew!!! Thank goodness for that!!!

Olafhenny 01-02-2012 08:04 PM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
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Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 184408)


An excellent article, Tony, delightfully presented. :)

Olafhenny 01-02-2012 08:33 PM
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Judging from the articles, which Tony posted, you have hit the jackpot. So start hauling the stuff in. But
since your soil is mostly clay (Not silt? The two are often confused), consider adding also some sand, if it is
indeed clay. Just make sure it is not from the seashore, as that would contain too much salt.

Chance1945 01-02-2012 09:29 PM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheson74 (Post 184392)
I have a 3 garden plots that are roughly 20x20 each. The soil here in Hawaii is clay. I amended 2 of the plots with about 40 cubic feet of cow manure. However, the 3rd plot has really bad soil. It's been neglected for a long time and will require a lot of compost.

I have a friend that works at the Honolulu Zoo and she said that I can have as much Elephant, Giraffe and Rhino dung as I want. I assume that their manure would be fine once composted but wanted to double check.

Anybody ever try the exotic dung?
I've never used zoo doo, but a friend of mine in Birmingham uses it every year and there is a waiting list to get it.

You're lucky to get it!

cheson74 01-02-2012 11:39 PM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Olafhenny (Post 184447)
Judging from the articles, which Tony posted, you have hit the jackpot. So start hauling the stuff in.
I picked up a pickup truck load today. Indeed, I did hit the jackpot. I thought it was fresh poop that had to compost for a few months but it's already composted!

They have several large piles at various stages. Each pile is turned by a front loader once a week and they use the compost for all the plants at the zoo.

Not only is it elephant, giraffe and rhino poo but it also contains plant clippings, old hay and poop from hippos and other creatures. The grounds keeper that loaded it up for me said that plants grow like crazy with this compost.

It didn't take long to load it in my pickup but took me 2.5 hours to unload haha My new beds have a nice 6-8" layer of compost added today.

momoese 01-03-2012 01:04 AM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
It's available from the LA zoo as well. I picked up a load once. It was a little strong smelling like urine. That could have been from real wild animals peeing on the mound though.

Chance1945 01-03-2012 01:28 PM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheson74 (Post 184455)
I picked up a pickup truck load today. Indeed, I did hit the jackpot. I thought it was fresh poop that had to compost for a few months but it's already composted!

They have several large piles at various stages. Each pile is turned by a front loader once a week and they use the compost for all the plants at the zoo.

Not only is it elephant, giraffe and rhino poo but it also contains plant clippings, old hay and poop from hippos and other creatures. The grounds keeper that loaded it up for me said that plants grow like crazy with this compost.

It didn't take long to load it in my pickup but took me 2.5 hours to unload haha My new beds have a nice 6-8" layer of compost added today.
I had to smile at this. I can picture you going to the zoo wanting a good fertilizer but at the same time dreading the task of shoveling fresh poop. Then to discover that it's already composted!

I can relate to the job of unloading, but from the looks of your treasure it is worth the chore. Is it wrong that I should envy you?:)

sunfish 01-03-2012 01:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chance1945 (Post 184491)
I had to smile at this. I can picture you going to the zoo wanting a good fertilizer but at the same time dreading the task of shoveling fresh poop. Then to discover that it's already composted!

I can relate to the job of unloading, but from the looks of your treasure it is worth the chore. Is it wrong that I should envy you?:)
I bet shrimp shells are an even better fertilizer

Bob3 01-03-2012 04:15 PM
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My next trip out to HI, i know what my seabag is getting filled with for the return trip. ;)
Quote:
I bet shrimp shells are an even better fertilizer...
Heck, I run those through the blender for soup base!
:nanadrink:
The "Harbor Seafood Restaurant" down outside of New Orleans (north of the airport) has about a 5 acre parking lot that's at least 3'-4' higher than the surrounding territory.
It's where they dump the oyster shells from the restaurant. It gets a tad ripe in the summer!!!

Nicolas Naranja 01-03-2012 08:24 PM
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I think the general rule with manure is that it's ok as long as it's from an herbivore. Omnivorous and carnivorous animals tend to have "hot" manure that could potentially burn plants. Of course, after you have let it sit for a while and compost, a great deal of the nitrogen has volatilized. At the student gardens at UF we had trouble with some of the Chinese lessees using night soil which is human waste.

Yug 01-08-2012 03:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheson74 (Post 184455)
...
I'd not want to be the guy following you...
:0519:

HoaNui 02-25-2012 05:34 PM
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I breed parrots and and periodically I apply their droppings to my soil and everything takes off! lol - No pun intended. I'm going to try it on my bananas.

sunfish 04-04-2012 11:01 PM
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Alpaca Poo!! ATTN: GARDNERS

mbfirey 04-05-2012 05:35 AM
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My Local Craig's List has Alpaca Manure for $1 per 13gal bag, I was considering it....

Dean W. 04-29-2012 12:17 PM
Re: Is Elephant, Giraffe, Rhino manure good?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chance1945 (Post 184491)
I had to smile at this. I can picture you going to the zoo wanting a good fertilizer but at the same time dreading the task of shoveling fresh poop. Then to discover that it's already composted!

I can relate to the job of unloading, but from the looks of your treasure it is worth the chore. Is it wrong that I should envy you?:)
Looks like good stuff. How did it turn out?


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