What are some of the advantages of mini-composting over full-scale composting?
The major advantage of mini-composting over full-scale composting is cost. A mini-composter can be constructed for approximately 25 percent of the cost of a full-scale composter. In addition, front-end loading equipment is a major cost for full-scale composting. Such equipment is unnecessary for mini-composting. Another advantage is that less litter is required to operate a mini-composter than is required for a large-scale composter. Why is turning the compost not necessary in mini-composting? Turning the compost increases the air flow through the composting material. Mini-composters are constructed with spaces between side boards to allow air to flow easily through the material. The use of cake litter also helps to increase the air flow. These two factors make turning unnecessary. What are the components of a mini-composting operation? The components of a mini-composter are wooden boxes to hold dead poultry and other composting materials and a shed with a concrete slab. The 4 x 4 x 4
