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A complete fertilizer that is low in nutrients. Example: 1-1-1. Manures vary in nutrients depending on what the animal has been eating and what kind of animal it is. The nutrient content is reduced as the manure ages. Common animals include horse, cow, chicken and sheep.
I recently read that llama manure is very good. Because:
1. Like cats, they like to poop in the same place, so it
is easy to gather.
2. It can be used immediately without burning plants.
Any animal droppings with a high content of nitrogen, these should be composted and aged before use. Take special note not to use cat or dog droppings. All to often these contain disease organisms.