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Additional Information
| Composter Type | Worm Composter (vermiculture) |
|---|---|
| Capacity (gallons) | Feces from 2 mid-size dogs |
| Dimensions | 23"L x 15"W x 10"H |
| Item Weight | 10 lbs |
| Key Feature | Converts your pet's poo in valuable worm casting, leaving no smell behind. |
| Whats Included | Tumbleweed Pet Poo Worm Composter |
| Material | UV treated High Impact Polypropylene Hardened Plastic |
| Color | Green |
| Country Of Origin | Australia |
| Availability | Usually ships within 5 days. |
Product Description
Product Description
The way it works: The Tumbleweed Pet Poo Worm Composter consists of two sturdy nesting boxes with a lid, which form a neat, compact portable unit. The worms eat and breed in the top box. This has a perforated base to allow any liquid waste to drain through to the bottom (collector) box.
The "worm poo" or worm castings remain in the top box and can be harvested for different purposes. The bottom or catcher box collects the valuable liquid waste which can be diluted and used as a fertilizer on your ornamental plants. There is no difficulty in getting the worms to eat dog droppings. Commercial worm farmers rear their worms on manure. However it is not possible to mix diets. They must be fed exclusively on pet poo. If you want to recycle vegetable scraps you must set up a separate farm. This is because animal waste contains pathogens that can grow in food waste faster than the worms can handle.
Animal waste often contains bacteria such as salmonella, e-coli, giardia, and Campylobacter upsaliensis, as well as parasites such as Toxoplasma gondii, hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. Just make sure when handling animal waste to follow good hygiene during and after, such as using gloves or a scoop, washing your hands and don't breathe to close to the pet waste.
The Tumbleweed Pet Poo Worm Composter is designed to minimize odors, but it works even better with a bedding of Coconut Coir Fiber. A high carbon material will neutralize smells, promote aeration, and act as a buffer to fruit flies and other pests. You can also use other high carbon material, such as sawdust, shredded newspaper, corn cobs, or ground cardboard.
Benefits of the Tumbleweed Pet Poo Worm Composter
- Keeps pet wastes out of the environment and off your shoes.
- Highly educational for the whole family.
- Unit is virtually odor free.
- Provides a continuous source of worms for fishing.
- Unit will handle the droppings from two average-sized canines.
- May be used indoors or outdoors. (Avoid direct sunlight, worms can die of excess heat)
- Full 1 year warranty.