Comments on: ‘Souped-Up’ Simple Pet Waste Vermicomposter

By: Bentley

Bentley — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:21:25 +0000

MICHAEL – Research has shown that composting worms can indeed reduce pathogens in waste materials significantly, BUT the assumption here isn’t necessarily that we are producing a completely safe material. As such, I always recommend caution when putting it to good use later on (maybe as a mulch for ornamentals in low traffic areas etc). If you set up a series of these systems, leaving each one to sit for a long time once filled, I suspect that the pathogen risk will be even less of a warranted concern.
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JOHN – Interesting! See if you can find a supplier for any sort of stove pellet. They will almost certainly be less expensive than that (my hardwood pellets were $5.99 for 40 lb)
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KIM – “Poop” and “Soup” should never occur in the same sentence, let alone in the name of a product! Haha! Doesn’t exactly conjure images of cleanliness and eco-friendly waste processing! Yikes.

By: Kim from Milwaukee

Kim from Milwaukee — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:56:02 +0000

The title always brings to mind the poop soup digester thingee my sister uses for her doggie doodoo disposal. That thing is so gross!! Composting is soooo much more pleasant!

By: John W

John W — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:33:45 +0000

a 20 pound back cost $5.99
It is pine.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 21:54:49 +0000

Setup is the same, gotcha. Can these type of systems reduce harmful pathogens of the waste?

By: Bentley

Bentley — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:02:21 +0000

JOHN – What’s the pricing like? What kind of wood is it?
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LARRY – There could be some decent heating if it gets fairly big, but I think the shady location and relative infrequency of new material getting added will help keep it at a reasonable temp.
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MICHAEL – I’ve been calling these systems “pet waste vermicomposter” for a reason. If anything, dog wastes are easier to deal with than cats (since no litter/urine to contend with) – so any of these systems would work perfectly fine.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:57:18 +0000

Where are the systems for dogs? Everything on here lately is for cats. Not a cat person at all, don’t like them.

By: The Garbage Guru

The Garbage Guru — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:17:23 +0000

What kind of heat you reckon the urine and straw is gonna generate? At least your worms have a big safe zone. I know my worms love the lawn weeds. 🙂

By: John W

John W — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:44:56 +0000

They sell the wood pellets in Tractor Supply here in FL. Its in the rabbit/small animal section as a bedding.