Comments on: Poop? Or no poop? http://www.compostinstructions.com A guide to making your own compost. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:02:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4225 By: Sue Poe http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1738 Sue Poe Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:13:46 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1738 I have a guinea pig and wanted to know if, aside from the poop, could I put the entire cage cleanup in the composter? It obviously has poop and pine/aspen/paper shavings but, is the urine ok too? It would be great if I could just empty the whole cage into the composter when it's time for cleaning day! Thanks... I have a guinea pig and wanted to know if, aside from the poop, could I put the entire cage cleanup in the composter? It obviously has poop and pine/aspen/paper shavings but, is the urine ok too? It would be great if I could just empty the whole cage into the composter when it’s time for cleaning day! Thanks…

]]> By: Li http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1728 Li Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:46:58 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1728 Ok, I get cat poop = not a good idea, pathogens etc. What I would really like to know is about cat litter besides the poop. I use the feline pine litter; as my cats use the litter box, the sawdust pellets break down into sawdust. If I scooped out the poop, could I compost the used sawdust litter? Ok, I get cat poop = not a good idea, pathogens etc. What I would really like to know is about cat litter besides the poop. I use the feline pine litter; as my cats use the litter box, the sawdust pellets break down into sawdust. If I scooped out the poop, could I compost the used sawdust litter?

]]> By: Stacy http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1720 Stacy Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:26:50 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1720 Many cats have a microscopic parasitic protozoa in their feces called toxoplasma which is what is dangerous for pregnant women and immune compromised people. In order to become infectious, it must remain outside of the body for 24-48hrs, so if litter is cleaned daily it does not have time to become infectious, thus minimizing the risk. That being said, if it was placed in your composter, it would make a perfect environment for the organism to sporulate (become infectious) and if ingested can cause serious disease of your brain and eyes (and miscarriages and stillbirths). It is probably best to not use feline feces as compost for any plants because the microscopic organism would still be in your dirt which would get on your hands and in your nails and eventually, you would eat with those hands. Many cats have a microscopic parasitic protozoa in their feces called toxoplasma which is what is dangerous for pregnant women and immune compromised people. In order to become infectious, it must remain outside of the body for 24-48hrs, so if litter is cleaned daily it does not have time to become infectious, thus minimizing the risk. That being said, if it was placed in your composter, it would make a perfect environment for the organism to sporulate (become infectious) and if ingested can cause serious disease of your brain and eyes (and miscarriages and stillbirths). It is probably best to not use feline feces as compost for any plants because the microscopic organism would still be in your dirt which would get on your hands and in your nails and eventually, you would eat with those hands.

]]> By: Tom http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1702 Tom Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:05:50 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1702 People say the same things over and over for safeties sake. These are the rules. Everyone knows it. These things can't be composted. These things can. But all organic matter composts in nature without our applications of science that allow for the natural processes to work faster. I'd love to see where people say things like, "One is advised against composting meat and human waste without researching the processes completely," instead of setting up these false rules. Humanure can be composted safely and effectively and not just in expensive toilets. Check the Humanure handbook for the specifics. It is available free online. People say the same things over and over for safeties sake. These are the rules. Everyone knows it. These things can’t be composted. These things can.

But all organic matter composts in nature without our applications of science that allow for the natural processes to work faster.

I’d love to see where people say things like, “One is advised against composting meat and human waste without researching the processes completely,” instead of setting up these false rules.

Humanure can be composted safely and effectively and not just in expensive toilets.

Check the Humanure handbook for the specifics. It is available free online.

]]> By: lars http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 lars Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:23:48 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1686 @Jill If it's one of those underground composters, I suppose it would be okay. It might cause a big stinky mess, but it would be a stinky underground mess, and it would all break down eventually. @Jill

If it’s one of those underground composters, I suppose it would be okay. It might cause a big stinky mess, but it would be a stinky underground mess, and it would all break down eventually.

]]> By: Jill http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1676 Jill Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:36:23 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1676 Is it OK to compost meat scraps and dairy in a dog waste composter? Is it OK to compost meat scraps and dairy in a dog waste composter?

]]> By: lars http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1617 lars Mon, 10 May 2010 19:26:16 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1617 @sharon Chicken poop is okay, even if you feed them some kitchen scraps. It's dog and cat poop that you have to worry about with composting, for the most part. @sharon

Chicken poop is okay, even if you feed them some kitchen scraps. It’s dog and cat poop that you have to worry about with composting, for the most part.

]]> By: sharon Murphy http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1611 sharon Murphy Sat, 08 May 2010 02:45:05 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1611 What if my chickens eat kitchen scraps that include, meat, dairy, eggs, etc? It's obviously a small portion of their diet (mostly grain and free ranging) but I don't want to waste their droppings if they're OK. Thanks! Just got my composter at a yard sale today What if my chickens eat kitchen scraps that include, meat, dairy, eggs, etc? It’s obviously a small portion of their diet (mostly grain and free ranging) but I don’t want to waste their droppings if they’re OK.
Thanks! Just got my composter at a yard sale today

]]> By: lars http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 lars Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:06:57 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1584 @Rolo Horses are herbivores. Cat poop is toxic. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2637/if-cat-poop-is-so-toxic-to-pregnant-women-why-arent-there-more-birth-defects http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/zoonotics/cats.aspx You should use this product in your garden. I have used it, and it works. http://www.gardeners.com/Safe-Cat-Deterrent/YardPests_DogsCats,31-954,default,cp.html You might also consider these: http://www.cleanairgardening.com/shake-away-cat.html http://www.cleanairgardening.com/catsaway.html http://www.cleanairgardening.com/animalrepeller.html @Rolo

Horses are herbivores. Cat poop is toxic.

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2637/if-cat-poop-is-so-toxic-to-pregnant-women-why-arent-there-more-birth-defects

http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/zoonotics/cats.aspx

You should use this product in your garden. I have used it, and it works.
http://www.gardeners.com/Safe-Cat-Deterrent/YardPests_DogsCats,31-954,default,cp.html

You might also consider these:
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/shake-away-cat.html
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/catsaway.html
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/animalrepeller.html

]]> By: Rolo http://www.compostinstructions.com/poop-or-no-poop/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 Rolo Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:48:50 +0000 http://compostinstructions.com/?page_id=27#comment-1583 Hello, my neighbor has two cats that are constantly using my vegetable garden as a kitty litter box (pee and poop) I am arguing with him that this is sick and dangerous for anyone eating these vegetables. His argument is that I use horse manure for fertilization purposes - what's the difference? Does anyone have any answers / advice? Hello, my neighbor has two cats that are constantly using my vegetable garden as a kitty litter box (pee and poop)
I am arguing with him that this is sick and dangerous for anyone eating these vegetables. His argument is that I use horse manure for fertilization purposes – what’s the difference? Does anyone have any answers / advice?

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