Manure guide
Manures vary in their water content as well as primary nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Type of Manure |
Water Content |
Nitrogen |
Phosphorus |
Potassium |
Cow, horse |
60%-80% |
12-14 |
5-9 |
9-12 |
Sheep, pig, goat |
65%-75% |
10-21 |
7 |
13-19 |
Chicken: wet, sticky & caked |
75% |
30 |
20 |
10 |
Moist, crumbly to sticky |
50% |
40 |
40 |
20 |
Crumbly |
30% |
60 |
55 |
30 |
Dry |
15% |
90 |
70 |
40 |
Ashed |
None |
None |
135 |
100 |