Worms can consume pet poo easier than vegetable scraps as the food is already partially broken down having already been through the dogs digestive system. This also means that there is less liquid in the pet poo than in vegetable scraps as it has been removed during the digestive process.
Can worms digest dog poop?
The short answer is that, YES, dog poop can certainly be processed by composting worms. My brother-in-law tosses most of his dop poop (during warmer times of the year) in a basic backyard composter containing Red Worms, and they readily convert it into rich compost.
Can I put dog poop in my worm compost?
Worm farms can dispose of your dog's poo without the need for chemicals and products. All you need is a separate worm farm set up for your dog poo, some worms and of course some doggy doo and you are on your way to converting mess into great compost for your garden.
Do worms eat animal waste?
Inside a vermicompost bin, worms eat both microorganisms and bits of organic material, which can come from food waste, animal manure, aquatic weeds and other sources. Once ingested, those organic materials get ground up by the worm's gizzard and broken down even more by enzymes and microbes in the worm's gut.
Do earthworms eat feces?
Worms do not eat food scraps and poop. They will only eat one or the other so don't mix. POOP YOU CAN SAFELY ADD TO YOUR COMPOSTER: Who's poop is OK to use in a compost pile?
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