Composted chicken manure is widely used in vegetable gardens to introduce nitrogen in the soil. Nitrogen as a plant fertilizer is essential to proper plant growth. To safely use chicken manure, it needs to be composted first, fresh chicken manure can burn delicate plant roots and can lead to plant death. This product has been prepared by farmers who personally use it on their own vegetable garden. Half a cup can be mixed in one gallon of soil, or sprinkled on top avoiding stems and leaves.