We have a dog and I don't know what to do with all her "stuff". Would putting it into the compost pile hurt the pile or help it or what? I don't want to mess it all up. This is the first time I've done one. Thanks!
2007-08-30 06:53:25 · 12 answers · asked by mom of 3 under 4 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Your doggy may have intestinal worms or other parasites that you don't even know about.
2007-08-30 07:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Here we go again on the dog doo. As a Master Gardener I'm obliged to tell you no carnivore poo on the compost pile - so there I've told you. Personally I use both dog doo and cat litter on the pile. If people knew this they might not want to eat a salad at my house but those same people will always smell my roses. Think about that. RScott
2007-08-30 16:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I recently attended a 3 hour composting class, and the reason you don't use cat, dog, or human feces is like Scot stated in an earlier post-parasitic infestation. We use a doggie septic system that works kinda like an outdoor porta-potty. You just scoop the poop into this contraption in the ground and the chemicals dissolve the fecal matter--but it'll cost about $50.00.
2007-08-30 14:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by fair2midlynn 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course you can. In China, and in Southeast Asia they use human waste to fertilize rice fields. Besides the ratio of dog poo to other organic matter in the compost pile will be really small. The only problem here is the odor. I tried it and all that dog poo started to generate a nasty odor. Toss it in the dumpster.
2007-08-30 14:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No! Never put feces into your compost pile! You'll have tons of flies and rats.
2007-08-30 22:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Laura 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's called 'feces' and it goes on the compost pile. It's best to cover it with other grass or leaves to keep flies down and keep it moist.
There is nothing in your dog's feces that is not animal or vegtable matter and the old myth that it's not good for fertilization is bogus.
2007-08-30 14:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Boy - that is like asking "is a Cannon better than a Nikon"... and the answers will reflect that. In my humble opinion, yes, fertilizer is fertilizer and compost is compost and dogie due is just as biodegradable as grass.
2007-08-30 14:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dusty 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
No, do not use dog or cat poo. It is a BIG no no because of the viruses they carry.
How to Make Compost:
http://www.compostguide.com/
2007-08-30 14:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not a good idea, If you like flies and I sure wouldn't want to eat the veggies from your garden. You should do some more research.
2007-08-30 14:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by TaGIT 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
MOST COMPOST PILES ARE YOU TO FERTILIZE VEGGIES OR PLANTS, DOG POOH IS NOT A GOOD FORM OF FERTILIZER SO MY SUGGESTION WOULD BE TO NOT DO IT, PLUS IT STINKS BAD**
2007-08-30 13:59:03 · answer #10 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
it sounds bad but yes you really can it wont hurt the pile at all
2007-08-30 15:08:22 · answer #11 · answered by Rhaven 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋