Pet Waste Digester for your Back Yard
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Dog poop piling up in your back yard? Tired of it stinking up your trash can? Try this handy alternative for pet waste disposal. A pet waste digester acts like a small, DIY dog waste septic system that you can dig and install yourself. It also keeps your yard clean and keeps bacteria out of our streams and lakes.
I'm glad I watched this video. I was about to do everything wrong. No gravel. No hole out the bottom. And only a few side holes. Thank u much
Thank you for an easy and practical solution for getting rid of pet waste .Now I have a puppy and a recyclable solution from you .Subscribed to you , happy gardening!
This was a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing
@Fern Lin-Healy - Regarding your comment about using waste digesters in areas with colder temperatures:
Microbial breakdown does become less efficient at colder temperatures, but many of the example videos found elsewhere on RUclips are from Canada and the Great Lakes areas. In these areas, they recommend treating the digester much like you would an old-timey "outhouse" in winter. This involves checking the hole frequently to see if decomposition is occuring, and dosing the system with cesspool/septic system treatment and water to encourage faster breakdown. Hopefully, the growing pile will begin to break down again come springtime. Worst case scenario, some folks recommend not using the system at all in the coldest months, trashing the poop as usual. Then, they resume use when temperatures warm. Hope this was helpful (and sorry for deleting your comment!)
You can use some leaf mold from a old pile of leaves you have lying around your yard. Crucial to find some “white webbing” in the leafs or branches. Throw that into the digester it will AID in decomposition, This is JADAM method which shows ways to use microbes to decompose wastes, Korean Natural Farming also teaches to Make an LAB Serum that also helps decompose wastes, mulches, and regulates bad microbes - you make it with left over rice water & milk.
Great idea.
We raised beagles,
and high power
sprayed the poop
into the yard.
This is much better.
any tips or suggestions for cold weather climates? Say, Iowa. For on dog, a deep hole (48") so a tall container?
Wondering why I just couldnt dig a hole in the ground and place a top on that?
I did use a container and its been in the ground for a couple months but i forgot one important step...i forgot to cut the bottom out. I did drill the holes though.
I just put one in my backyard, about 4 feet deep, cut out bottom, put in container after drilling holes in sides, and put some concrete in the bottom to secure, however when I tested it and filled it full of water, the next day all of the water is gone? So it is leaking out the bottom but not through the holes.
Thank you❤❤❤
You can also use red wiggler worms to compost it and in about a year you’ll have clean worm castings that you can safely use in your garden.
Are you sure? Most red wriggler companies say no waste
Uh…why? Don’t earthworms eat dung and scat alongside other decaying matter in the soil?
@@LadybeetleMaddox no waste? They’re also known as MANURE WORMS, and I’m pretty sure these guys eat scat for protein.
Unless it's hot composted, how are you being sure that any existing pathogens have been killed? Literally everything I've read says never to use carnivore manure on food crops.
Black soldier flies. Can do the job better and faster.
I have a lid on mine, but when it rains hard it fills with water and remains in there a long time. is that okay?
does ensopet starter kit get rid of the pathogens?
i’m on well water can this affect my well?
So my doggie dooley has stopped working. I never had rocks in the bottom, but I think pine needles and grass are clogging it up. How do I fix it?
Can I wash the scooper on the bin?
Does this work for Florida
Would compostable bags decompose in this type of compost? Most require heat so I am just not certain this would generate enough heat, especially in the winter but I have no other way to pick up waste when I am not at home and bring it to the compost.
I'd go with no, mainly because any "compostable" baggies I've seen are actually just biodegradable and won't even break down in a home compost. Have you tried picking up poo with newspaper? You could bag it and then shake the baggie into your composter, though that doesn't do anything to erase plastic waste
Where did you get container?
What container are you using in this video? I like the pop up lid idea. Im having trouble finding anything similar.
Hey Stephen - The container from the video is a Doggie Dooley 3800x. They are available through both Amazon and Chewy, along with a few other places. The flip-top lid is a nice feature common to all of Doggie Dooley's products. However, we were a little concerned about the 3800x's square container and how it would hold up to soil compaction over the years. If we had to do it over again, I'd consider adding some PVC pipe to the container's fault points to reinforce it before installing it.
If you look for food safe containers you can find the same thing. I believe I got mine from Wal-Mart.
a large plastic dustbin with a locking lid works just drill holes in the sides and cut out the bottom, with the Dooley you're paying for the brand name
Amazon also do a steel one which is much tougher but always seem to be out of stock in the UK at least
Can this system good for cat pop ?
Great video, silly question but how big does the hole in the bottom of the container need to be? Do I need cut it out completely or would you say cut a hole that takes up 50% of the bottom? Thank you.
Enough for you to fit a melon through is sufficient. Or saw the whole thing off if it doesn't compromise structural integrity.
Can i make this septic tank inside dog cage itself?
How does it break down the crap
I need help. I made my waste removal system out of a 5 gallon pail. It works great but I did not drill enough holes so it doesn't drain well and I did no saw out the bottom as I installed mine in the very beginning of when people were doing diy doggie Dooley's. I'm talking about 12 or so years ago. Any suggestions on getting better drainage from my system without digging it up and starting over????
Get a drill bit extender and drill a bunch more holes in the bottom. Only thing is you don't have the rocks at the bottom for drainage. Or do you? Good luck.
Do we have to worry about freezing temperatures causing damage to the containers?
The digestion releases some amount of heat which should keep the container from being damaged
Can you please tell me what the purpose of the drilled holes in the side of the bucket is? I know oxygen is necessary for the process, but is the hole in the bottom of the container not sufficient? Also, is septic starter really necessary since there are tons of microbes already present in the soil?
Thanks for putting this informative video together; it's very helpful.
Regarding the drilled holes: The vent holes becomes more important as container sizes get bigger. These will help with continued fluid/gas exchange with the soil, especially as the pile begins to grow and the poop at the top becomes more remote from the interface with the soil at the bottom. If you add in the fact that many folks choose to put a layer of gravel at the bottom (for drainage), the additional soil interface from the holes becomes even more critical.
Regarding the septic starter: We recommend using the starter to jump-start the process, but you're absolutely right that it's not 100% necessary and soil microbes will eventually get the job done on their own if you keep the environment moist...if you live in an area with mild winters. See the previous comment regarding proper care of the digester in areas with harsh winters.
Both great questions, Judy. Hope this helps as well!
Thanks for the quick responses. Very helpful! I'll be using your suggestions along with the "outhouse" suggestions for colder winters, which we have where I live.
Holes are for worms to get in there and break down compost
In your video, you mention putting in septic starter and that it should be viewed as such, but you do not mention adding water. I completed installation this morning and got to wondering. I think I tried a doggie dooley decades ago and couldn't keep it wet enough to work. I have two 35 - 40 lb dogs. I constructed mine from two buckets, stacked, a 5 on the bottom filled with rocks for drainage and the 7 on top. I drilled holes in the bottoms of both. My soil is extremely compacted sandy clay. It does perk but not at lightening speed. I, however, do not think that keeping it soupy inside would be very darn easy. I live in Arizona, high desert. How much water does this process require? Thanks.
Good catch, Kathleen. You're correct about the water and keeping the environment moist to encourage microbial growth and poop breakdown. We only briefly mention adding water at the 4:20 mark, because we knew it would vary widely based on the soil types in people's yard. I'd say a good rule of thumb would be to make sure the pile stays moist to kinda-soupy (like you mentioned), but not so wet to where you have water standing on top of the pile. With the compacted sandy clay you described, it might be good to start with 1/2 of a 5-gal bucket full of water, to see where that gets you, adjusting up or down to mimic the conditions I described above.
Good luck, and lemme know how it goes!
Question: my well is downhill from the highest point of elevation and sunlight in my yard where I would put this device. How dangerous is the risk of contaminating my well water with this?
Depending on well depth and water tables…just a matter of time.
What happens as the waste fills up? Do we have to clear it out?
Concentrated waste piles will be full of pathogenic organisms, so for your safety, we would advise against removing waste from the digester for any reason.
With proper and regular dosing of water, the digester should not fill up. If the pile continues to grow, we recommend increasing the amount and/or frequency of water application. If problems persist, we recommend dosing with septic starter to jump-start the microbial breakdown. Some companies also make weekly treatment tablets for this purpose, but we have not used these products and thus cannot attest to their effectiveness.
If you find that your digester is still not able to keep up with addition of new waste after using the tactics described above, you may have to re-size the system with a larger bucket or barrel. We recommend beginning by digging a new (bigger) hole, and then installing your new larger digester there. Then, remove the old digester and back-fill that hole with the soil you just dug for the new digester.
I’m totally confused. You start with 2 containers and end up with a different product????
Exactly. Doesnt explain that the one used is a store bought decomposer. But question is how does the DYI hold up the store bought holder?
Can you compost cat and dog poop in the same container? If not then at least in the same manner? Thanks
You can if your cat litter is biodegradable. If not you'll end up with alot if gravel litter left in it forever.
Don't put pet waste on the garden? Does it means to the plants also? Like tomatoes pumpkins or melons?
Doggie doo is not fertilizer. Just look how it kills grass
It rained and now I have water in the hole with poop.
Put a lid on it 😂😂😂😂
Im confused about the larger trash can. I have 3 large dogs now and will soon have about 6 so the larger can will be what I will need. My question is that in the video I heard you say to cut the bottom out of the trash can but I thought that with the septic system you had to fill the can with water and drop tablets in every week. If you cut the bottom out of the trash can how would the water remain in the can long enough to dissolve the waste?
Hey Mario - thanks for pointing that out. Cutting the bottom out of whatever container you use is imperative to maintain fluid and gas exchange with the surrounding soil, so that natural mixing occurs. The tricky part is finding that 'sweet spot' where there's enough drainage to encourage poop decomposition, but not so much that the water flows straight through and your poop pile dries out. The amount of "artificial" drainage depth you have to add with the gravel will vary with your yard's soil type. Unfortunately, we can't cover all soil types in a short video like this. But fret not, there are plenty resources to help you figure out how well your soil drains, and you can usually talk to your county's agricultural extension agent if you need an expert opinion. Here's a good place to start: www.todayshomeowner.com/diy-soil-drainage-perk-test-for-your-yard/
@@TRAofTexas
Thank you that helps me alot.
@@TRAofTexas
Can you tell me how large a can I would need for 6 large dogs?
@@intentionalliving9668 Oh man...now you're asking the tough questions! To be honest, that's getting into uncharted territory. Your big 6 might be too much for a 20-gal can (like the one in the video) to handle. I would recommend one of two options: 1) Start with one 20-gal, and if you run into capacity issues, add another, or 2) go up to one of the 32-gal flip-top lid or 44-gal big boy industrial cans you find at the big box stores. If it were me, I would probably go with option no. 2.
I have 5 dogs ranging in weight from 12 lbs to 87 lbs, I put in two 20 gal cans about 10 feet apart.
Can cat waste be safely composted with the same method? I use pine pellets as litter but I still have to send it all to landfill :(
no. best thing to do with cat poo is flush it. not litter is ideal to flush, but pine is probably best for that. but the litter won't do well in the composter.
The ground where I live absorbs water quite fast to the point where I wouldn't be able to keep an adequate amount af water in the digester if I built one. Would this still work if I built it the way that is shown in the video or is there another method that would work in a situation like mine?
I have the same problem, did you find a solution?
Cut a smaller hole instead of cutting the bottom out. I had the same problem, I ran threw five cans lol before I said fuck it and drilled a small hole
Can the waist be used to create methane gas?
YES!
Love the Action News soundtrack 😂
I assume this can be applicable to cat poops as well? It’s a stupid question but i just wanna be sure.
yes u can but cat poop are more toxic than dogs poop, with dog poop u can put a bunch of composite worms to turn the dog poop into a fertilizer with cat poop im not so sure.
What makes cat poop more difficult to throw away is the sand from the litter box, which can be toxic for water and soil
I agree that’s why i changed my cat litter from bentonite sand to wood pellet because it’s biodegradable and cheaper.
no. do not toss cat poo into this system.
I'm thinking about building one of these but for human poop.
😂
Can I trow cat waste and litter on this set up?
no.
Can this work in clay soil?
I have clay soil. I dug the hole a little deeper and put in a good amount of sand at the bottom, which helps retain moisture
i have one dog but 4 cats
I did this and a few hours later all the water has gone and the poop is lying in the bottom, I should've realised it's not supposed to be full of water
found the answer in the comments I thought it was supposed to stay full of water🤦♂️good jib water is plentiful in Scotland I've gone through untold gallons in the last few days, it's a learning process
Omg! I forgot to close the bucket and it rained a lot so now OMG! It stinks soooo much 🤮🤮🤮🤮
What about keeping rats from the yard?
Cheri, scoop and dump, much easier and safer. A pooper scooper with a tray and paddle or rake works well.
With a little bit of training, your pup will use the same area. Good luck!
Why not just dig a hole and throw it in there? Why the bucket?
in many areas, such as mine, the soil is very sandy, and collapse is a real problem. additionally, you only want to drill holes at the bottom half or so of the bucket, down where roots will not grow into the holes, clogging up the system. doggie dooley company does not recommend a bucket, but they also don't say not to use one. i think it just depends on where you are. the bucket method is mostly used for DIY solutions, but combining the store-bought and the DIY methods like this is not a bad idea at all. it's what i plan to do. i just hope i can convince my landscaper to do it for me, as my back won't let me do all that work.
I always like to use a handgun to put holes in a barrel.
Very American of you. I like it.
@@minato4203 - if you handload your own ammo, a wad cutter or semi wad cutter in a hard cast lead bullet cuts a beautiful hole. It looks like a hole punch in paper. None of that jagged little holes that tear and kind of close up. My personal favorite is a hard cast .452 LSWC.
@@jimmorrison306 you mean did you mean swc-lc?
@@minato4203 , I’m not sure exactly what you mean. Usually the use of “LC” means (whether technically correct or not) Long Colt. The 45 Long Colt would more accurately be called 45 Colt. The Long Colt usage may have originated way back when the military found themselves using a S&W revolver that used a shorter 45 cartridge. They also started using the 45 Colt. The shorter round would fire from either gun, but the longer round only fired from the Colt, hence the “Long Colt.” My favorite 45 would be the 45 ACP. The ACP stands for “Automatic Colt Pistol.” This round is common in semiautomatic pistols and some revolvers (with the use of moon clips).
It is possible the nomenclature for things may be different in your country, too, and that is something I wouldn’t know about. Sorry for the book. I’m a bit of a nerd and am just old enough that I’ve been blessed to have experienced some of these.
The pandemic has put the brakes on most of my shooting. And I’ve loaded very little ammo through this.
I’m grateful to live somewhere where I can still own firearms and have done silly things like putting drainage holes in barrels or carving pumpkins with my toys. The pumpkin carving is way cooler and used to be a Halloween ritual for me.
God bless.
@@jimmorrison306 lead casting I thought.
I am amazed at your knowledge. No need to apologize for sharing what you know. You taught me something I didn’t know and it’s clearly something you enjoy a lot. I hope you can get back to doing what you love more often! Thanks for the lesson and be safe shooting and take care!
I might bag it up and burry it out in the woods.
Just don’t use plastic bags as they never go away.
This is such an odd video... it starts off step by step including showing how to drill in the holes yet, it fails to show how to cut out the bottom - which probably leaves us more questions and doubts than the holes on the side. THEN... once they show the hole they've dug - there seems to be a hole within a hole which wasn't mentioned... so... you dig a large hole and a hole within that hole? Don't you think that should be explained?
Rock aggregate... err... why? what? how? Then, you show a square-ish tank that you hadn't shown before on the video... Are there any true step by step videos which show some sort of consistency and full information? This is helpfulish... but I'm still lost with regard to the hole within a hole and the aggregate thingie and what else is needed to create compost... OH! And if I can't put compost in the garden... WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
So yeah... not the greatest of videos.
Don't waste your time on this people. You can buy stainless steel septic tanks for pets on Amazon for under $50.
What the hell happened to just picking up the dog shit and putting it in the garbage can......
so much to unpack here... 1. plastic biodegrades over thousands of years, and never into anything good (or even neutral) for the environment. it causes microplastics and petroleum residues end up in the soil and water. 2. poo will not degrade usefully or healthily in plastic bags; instead, it will convert into compound such as methane gas, which is terrible for everything. 3. it's super wasteful and contributes a LOT toward the load in a landfill. 4. if you use a system such as this one, you are not only not harming anything, but you are actually helping increase the fertility of the soil, which is super awesome, no matter what you do or do not believe about environmental issues. it's a bit of a pain to set up, but the payoff is enormous, especially if you have a garden you care about.
I'm looking at other options because I Iive in the south and I'm tired of the garbage can stinking up the back yard because it has bags of poop in it and sits out in the heat. Having it in the garage was no better, the garage just smelled like poop.
@@sabrinamcneill8023 Dog poop is why I don't have a dog.
Daymon, it’s not NATURAL. Pollution of surface and ground water to keep a Paper or Plastic bag out of a land fill feels warmer at night. Plus you get to be self-righteous while you contaminate the neighborhood. 😂
I feel so sorry for whoever picks up your recycling.
I’m just going to put mine in a garbage bag and put it at the end of my driveway, the garbage truck will take it to the dump.
Just put it in the bin
It stinks up the place. Inside or out, wherever you choose to put the bin, it stinks.
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that's poorest invention ever. Come on think of something else. I don't like picking a dog shit.