The invention relates to a method for reducing the odor and processing of animal excrement, which have a water content of over 70%, preferably more than 90%, preferably manure of pigs, cattle or poultry, wherein the animal excreta are stored in a container and the container foliage is supplied which is pretreated, namely in such a way that the leaves are in comminuted form and have a particle size which is substantially less than 10 millimeters, preferably less than 5 millimeters, the leaves having a particle size substantially in the range of 3 to 3 millimeters. 15 millimeters, preferably in the range of 5-10 millimeters, wherein the foliage has a moisture content of 7-20% (in weight percent), preferably between 10 and 15% and is mixed with the animal excreta, for example by means of a mixing or stirring device and wherein the mixing ratio between animal excrement e on the other hand, and leaves on the other hand in the range of 5: 1 "preferably 2: 1 to 20: 1.