Comments on: Cat Litter Composting – 08-07-09 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-composting/cat-litter-composting-08-07-09/ Red Wiggler Worms, European Nightcrawlers and loads of helpful Worm Composting Information Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:08:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-composting/cat-litter-composting-08-07-09/comment-page-1/#comment-22108 Bentley Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:12:42 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=973#comment-22108 Hi Kim - if at all possible, I would recommend introducing a lot of cocoons rather than actual worms (since I'm still not sure how they would handle an environment like this). I would also do all introductions near the bottom of the bin if you can access this zone (via a compost door etc). I find that mushroom pop up when there is a lot of carbonaceous mater such as straw, shredded cardboard etc - along with plenty of nitrogen. You may also be right about the pH. I've been using a fair amount of peat moss in my litter bin to help keep the odor down, so that (along with the litter) has likely made things a tad acidic. Hi Kim – if at all possible, I would recommend introducing a lot of cocoons rather than actual worms (since I’m still not sure how they would handle an environment like this). I would also do all introductions near the bottom of the bin if you can access this zone (via a compost door etc).

I find that mushroom pop up when there is a lot of carbonaceous mater such as straw, shredded cardboard etc – along with plenty of nitrogen. You may also be right about the pH. I’ve been using a fair amount of peat moss in my litter bin to help keep the odor down, so that (along with the litter) has likely made things a tad acidic.

]]> By: Kim from Milwaukee http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-composting/cat-litter-composting-08-07-09/comment-page-1/#comment-22107 Kim from Milwaukee Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:04:55 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=973#comment-22107 Again you've pleasantly surprised me, Bentley, with this post. I've been 'outdoor compost bin' composting my pine/corn/aspen kitty litter thinking the same thing, that it's not ready for the worms yet, too high of ammonia and too acidic. Now you've got me thinking about introducing some worms to see if they enjoy this environment now that it's cooked down a bit. I'm a little scared, but it looks like it's working for you, so maybe it'll work for me, too. Excellent post!!! What is it with the mushrooms, by the way? Does that mean the pile is on the acid side? I get them all the time! Again you’ve pleasantly surprised me, Bentley, with this post. I’ve been ‘outdoor compost bin’ composting my pine/corn/aspen kitty litter thinking the same thing, that it’s not ready for the worms yet, too high of ammonia and too acidic. Now you’ve got me thinking about introducing some worms to see if they enjoy this environment now that it’s cooked down a bit. I’m a little scared, but it looks like it’s working for you, so maybe it’ll work for me, too. Excellent post!!!

What is it with the mushrooms, by the way? Does that mean the pile is on the acid side? I get them all the time!

]]> By: Jodi http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-composting/cat-litter-composting-08-07-09/comment-page-1/#comment-22101 Jodi Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:33:54 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=973#comment-22101 Hi - I compost all of my pet waste in a separate worm compost. We have a few 50lb dogs, a cat and a couple of birds. This bin has been in operation for several months and is thriving. I intend to use the castings in my landscaping only. I have a separate worm farm for my kitchen scraps. - jodi Hi – I compost all of my pet waste in a separate worm compost. We have a few 50lb dogs, a cat and a couple of birds. This bin has been in operation for several months and is thriving. I intend to use the castings in my landscaping only. I have a separate worm farm for my kitchen scraps.

- jodi

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