how long to wait to use rabbit manure in the garden?

[ohiogoatgirl]

i was just wondering how long you wait? or how long you are supposed to wait.. if at all.
i am wanting to put the manure around plants. also can i use it in pots to start plants?
i heard some places that it is considered a "cold" manure and can be used straight on plants. thoughts?
thanks!

btw the manure has a good bit of hay with it. because the rabbits are pretty messy with it. this is fine for me for putting it on plants. just in case that has any consequence on how soon you can use it.

 

[lesa]

Not hot like chicken poop- you can use it immediately! Enjoy!

 

[so lucky]

I don't think I would use it straight to start plants, tho. Might be a little strong for emerging seedlings. JMO

 

[hoodat]

I side dress with it more or less fresh out of the rabbit. It is unique. The first watering washes all of the urine out of it so you get a flush of nitrogen at that time. After that the nutrients are released as the soil organisms break it down so it lasts quite a while. To use it on potted plants I would first make rabbit manure tea and use that where you want nitrogen and then put the residue on top of potted plants to avoid possble burning from the first flush of nitrogen.