Compost Bins Q&amp;A

Hi. I have hens and use wood shavings as their bedding. Can I put hen droppings and the wood shavings into the pig? Would this suffice as the dry material for the pig? Thanks.

Question 2

Aedín

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

My pig is operation for about 3-4 weeks. It has taken all my kitchen waste (which was a lot!) and fair amount of garden stuff already. I have stopped feeding the first side, it was very, very hot there for a while but has cooled down a lot now. Is th...

Question 3

Paul Whelan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Can the Joraform be left indoors in a garage for example or does it require additional external exposed weather for heat in order to reach higher temperatures within the unit?

Question 4

RayD

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Question 5

Pat.Doody

Does it come assembled?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Does above Compost Tumbler need to be in a sunny position or may it be placed in a duller area in garden?

Question 6

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

We have this for last month! Nothing seemed to be happening at first but this week there was loads of steam! It seems to be breaking everything down really well but when we open it, it does smell. Is this normal as meat etc has gone in? It looks black and...

Question 7

Rozz

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

The waste in our composted is very sludgy. How can we make it dryer?

Question 8

Frances Kelly

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi,two questions please- We hope to get 2-3 hens in the near future....can I use their manure in the Little Pig? We are a two person household with no garden waste to speak of and mostly only veg peelings egg shells, bits and pieces of paper etc.Will this...

Question 9

Larry Reynolds

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi,can I ask how does one remove the compost from the JK125 seeing a barrow doesn't fit under it?Throw it out on a sheet? I msut say I am a bit disappointed in the inaccurate photo of the JK125, the photo is clearly not a JK125 and in fact is probably the...

Question 10

Ann Sanders

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does the Joraform Compost Tumbler take raw food as well as cooked food?

Question 11

Y McEvoy

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

We are a family of 5: 2 adults 3 children would small pig be big enough. Also we live in a very windy place is frame sturdy?

Question 12

Carmel

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I have just received my composter. But the center foam divider has gaps all around so the contents from one compartment can seep into the other. This can't be by design?

Question 13

John

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi,We've been using the 125 for a few weeks now and there are quite a few maggots in it. Is there anything we can do about this? also, it doesn't appear to be very hot inside and we are in the middle of a hot spell with the composter in a sunny spot in ...

Question 14

John Lawlor

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi and thank you for your excellent advice and shop. We are trying to move toward zero waste as a family of 5, inc 3 kids 12 to 7 yrs and cats. We would like to be able to compost cat litter and can source different types of biodegradable litter, e.g. ma...

Question 15

Cathy Burke

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Our Little Pig is attracting flies, maggots and now wasps. I am putting a large bowl of mixed scraps and newspaper or cardboard strips into it daily. Today when I spun it three wasps flew out tje ventilation holes. Any advice?

Question 16

Alanna

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi We are a family of 1 adult, 2 children, 1 rabbit and 2 cats. We have a small garden, with no much garden waste other that tree pruning and weeding waste.I was wondering if the little pig would be enough to handle cooked food waste, small amount of ga...

Question 17

Katie sweetman

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Heya can I add food waste, ie take away leftovers or pizza into the Little Pig? Thank you :)

Question 18

Michelle

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

As an 82 year old lady of declining strength!! Would I find the 270 too heavy to turn?I live alone with 3 dogs, 2 indoor cats using wood pellet litter and 4 hens plus garden waste. Which would you recommend?I n

Question 19

Janet

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Question 20

Gosia

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I’m dithering between the big and little pig composters. I live alone so kitchen waste is relatively low, (about 25 litres per month), but I have quite a big garden (0.5 acres) and would have plenty coming out of it in future. Which would you su...

Question 21

Amy Judge

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

I have jk125 little pig and it's beginning to show its age. I have it many years and it's the type with one compartment divided in two. I intent to buy a new one and I hope to use my existing wall mounted bracket. Therefore can I buy the new composted wit...

Question 22

Paul hickey

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall,Many thanks for dispatching my JK 125. We assembled it at the weekend thanks to your very helpful video; instructions were brutal! Just a quick question, do you sell the brackets for wall mounting and is the same frame used when mounted on the w...

Question 23

Paul

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi I received my little pig this week , thanks for such quick delivery. However on assembling which was easy I noted I didn't receive the metal plate to cover the compost when one compartment is ready? This plate is mentioned in the advertisement. Thanks...

Question 24

Deirdre O Callaghan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can you place dog waste into this composter?

Question 25

Ron Abbott

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Folks delighted with my little pig , bought in July, now using my first lot of compost. Can I put out of date eggs in the little pig. ?

Question 26

Deirdre O Callaghan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

This is the second JK125 I have had. The present one about 8 to 10 years. In both cases the insulation has worn out, especially the centre divider. Is it possible to get an insulation kit for all the panels and ends as the rest of the unit is in reasonabl...

Question 27

Christopher Matthews

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, is it ok to put tea bags in the composter? Mixed views on the internet re micro plastics in them. Thanks

Question 28

Andrea

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi NiallI asked in March if you had spare insulation for a JK 125. You asked me to remind you at the end of April. Have you any supplies yet ?

Question 29

Christopher Matthews

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Can you provide instructions for wall mounting the 'Little Pig'

Question 30

Louis FitzGerald

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Can you compost dock leaves nettles and thistles in it?

Question 31

Kathrina

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

the composter in the video looks bigger than the spec. advertised. Is this an option, if so where can i see this on your web?

Question 32

colin naylor

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Regarding the query about the larger composter shown in your youtube video, is that correct that the 12ft version is cheaper than the 9ft version you are offering as standard

Question 33

Danny Farragher

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Is the wood pressure treated? How long on average will it last?

Question 34

Micheal D Looney

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Want to put composter against block wall. Is the easiest way to do this to attach back panels to posts before installing all against wall ?

Question 35

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

The instructions delivered with the wood differs a bit from the ones on the web page. Which ones should I follow?

Question 36

Noel

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Is pressure treated wood suitable to use in a composter to produce compost for growing food? Pressure treated means chemically treated?

Question 37

Michael

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Does the New Zealand bin system need a top cover to prevent compost becoming too wet?

Question 38

Mary

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi there,The NZcompost system looks great,I wonder if there is an option to have a cover over the top ,to keep the rain off?Also,do you provide an assembly service,and how much ,is delivery to Kerry?many thanks

Question 39

Mary Hickey

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Any hints about keeping rats out in the winter...chicken wire in the base??

Question 40

Mary Hickey

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Would it be possible to get 6' corner posts instead of the 4' posts as advertised on the website. I see on previous comments that the length was reduced to allow ease of construction and necessity but I'd rather fix them into the ground for rigidity.

Question 41

Stephen

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Our existing compost bin is on an concrete base. Is this bin suitable for the same site?

Question 42

Susan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Cannot find the mounting brackets for purchasing? Or can we not purchase them speedster?

Question 43

Ryan

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Hi there AndrewHow long does it take the compost to rot so that it can be used Going for a two compartment type system typically how long would it need to spend in both Many thanks Gerry

Question 44

Gerry Mac Ruairc

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Your list of materials includes “treated” timber boards/posts. How & with what are they treated? If pressure treated with chemicals, do you have any concern these chemicals will make it to the compost, that will eventually make it to the ...

Question 45

Erin E.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi,What is the capacity in ltrs please?Many thanks,Teresa

Question 46

Teresa Heffernan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

What is the total area of this?

Question 47

Marie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer