- Aerated compost system with blower, thermometer and 6 homemade bin designs
- Greatly reduces flies, odors and neighbor complaints
- Destroys pathogens, parasites and weed seeds
- Degrades vaccines, antibiotics, worming agents and pesticides
- Eliminates surface and ground water impacts; improves horse health
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The O2Compost Micro-Bin Compost Kit is ideal for managing livestock manure of every variety as well as landscaping waste, food waste and pet wastes. It is perfect for processing manure from 1 to 4 horses, or the equivalent number of sheep and goats, chickens, rabbits, etc. It is also perfect for grass clippings, leaves and other garden debris along with kitchen scraps from the home, schools, summer camps, etc. By simply managing the flow of air through the compost mix, this method of composting: controls nuisance odors, rodents and flies; destroys weed seeds and pathogens in the mix; greatly expedites the composting process; and eliminates impacts to the environment – all without turning the compost pile. The finished compost is ready to spread on pastures or use in the garden within 30- to 60-days. The finished compost may also be used as a feedstock for worm bins (vermi-compost systems) or sold to local gardeners, nurseries and landscapers. The kit includes a training manual that teaches the basics of aerated composting, along with six bin designs, a small aeration blower, a timer to operate the blower, a 20-inch temperature probe, and an aeration manifold. With simple hand tools, you’ll be able to construct this portable compost system within a few hours using locally purchased plywood and lumber. In her book, “How to be the Perfect Horsekeeper”, Dr. Karen Hayes describes the O2Compost Micro-Bin as “The Perfect Manure Management System”. Composting with air is considered a Best Management Practice and will transform the “manure pile out back” into a clean and attractive manure management system that eliminates neighbor complaints and converts the expense of manure disposal into a new profit center for the farm or stable.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
O2 Compost micro bins,
This review is from: Aerated Micro-Bin Compost and Manure Management System (Lawn & Patio)
The system works well. The corrugated PVC drain tiles supplied with the system did not hold up well under the weight of the contents of the Micro bin. After 60 days under the bin they were partially collapsed. Had to replace with solid drain tiles which have held up much better. You can be as frugal or elaborate with your bin construction as you desire if cost is your concern or looks don't matter much. Product instruction manual supplied is well drafted and easy to follow. Composting guidelines included is very helpful as well.
I started out with one Micro bin and have expanded to two. The finished product is very well broken down and the Nutrients give gardeners an excellent alternative to commercial fertilizers. Noxious weeds are all but eliminated with this system compared to static pile. We use end product in our garden and as a top dressing to our pasture rotation cycle, as well as an extra source of revenue. The end product produces an excellent result when compared with commercial products in gardens and flower beds,with little worry if the livestock gains access to the pastures before rotation time.
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