Pigeon litter is an organic fertilizer widely used in agriculture. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is suitable for all plants: they use pigeon droppings when growing garden trees, vegetable crops and indoor plants.
Pigeon droppings are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, magnesium and other valuable elements that are so necessary for the growth and development of plants. At the same time, there is 8 times more phosphorus in it than in horse manure. And nitrogen in this organic fertilizer is 4 times more than in horse manure. The composition of the litter depends on the nutrition of the bird and its age. On average, each pigeon annually produces up to 3 kg of litter.
Fresh pigeon droppings are not recommended, as it is very concentrated and can burn the root system of plants. In addition, fresh organic fertilizer decomposes for a long time, due to which rotting of the roots and stems of the plant is possible. That is why it is better to use prepared (in the form of a solution or dried) fertilizer.
How to use dry pigeon droppings
Fertilize the trees with dried droppings in early spring or early autumn: for this purpose compost is scattered around each tree and instill it 13-15 cm. Norm for small garden trees: 4 kg of droppings. When fertilizing garden crops, a handful of dry pigeon droppings is thrown under each plant.
You can also use organic litter on the beds in another way: compost is scattered evenly over the entire area and mixed with the top soil layer. Consumption: 350 g of dry pigeon droppings per square meter. Store the dried fertilizer in a cool, dry place (moisture has a negative effect on it: it will lose its valuable properties).
