chicken manure
Definition
- Noun:
- Chicken excreta used as fertilizer: The feces and urine of chickens, collected and used to enrich soil and promote plant growth.
Usage
- As a noun: The term is used to refer specifically to the waste product from chickens that is valued in agriculture and gardening for its nutrient content.
- Chicken manure is a common organic fertilizer.
- Proper composting of chicken manure is important before applying it to gardens.
Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer spread chicken manure over the field to improve the soil quality.
- Chicken manure is high in nitrogen, making it a potent fertilizer for leafy plants.
- You should never use fresh chicken manure directly on plants as it can burn them.
Advanced Usage
- "Aged chicken manure" or "Composted chicken manure": Refers to chicken manure that has been decomposed over time, making it safer and more beneficial for plant use.
- Composted chicken manure is less likely to contain harmful pathogens.
- "Chicken manure tea": A liquid fertilizer made by steeping chicken manure in water.
- Some gardeners use chicken manure tea to give their plants a quick nutrient boost.
Variants and Related Words
- Poultry manure (n): A broader term that includes waste from other domesticated birds like turkeys or ducks, used similarly as fertilizer.
- Fertilizer (n): A general term for any substance added to soil to improve plant growth. is a type of organic fertilizer.
- Compost (n/v): Decayed organic material used as plant fertilizer. is often a key ingredient in compost piles.
Synonyms
- Poultry litter: Often refers to a mixture of chicken manure and bedding material like straw or wood shavings.
- Fowl manure: A less common, more formal synonym.
Related Phrases
- To apply manure: The action of spreading manure on land.
- He applied the chicken manure in the fall to prepare for spring planting.
- Manure management: The practices involved in handling and using manure.
- Proper manure management is essential for sustainable farming.
Noun
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chicken excreta used as fertilizer
