Composting Mortalities
Composting is becoming an increasingly popular method of disposing of dead animals. Mortality composting is a controlled process in which bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms convert the dead animals and organic material into a stable humus-like product through both aerobic and anaerobic decomposition.
The Bare Bones of Carcass Composting
- Composting: an Alternative Method of Deadstock Disposal
- Why Compost?
- Compost Elements
- Compost Site Selection
- Co-Composting Material
- Required Composting Equipment
- Bin Composting
- Compost Structures
- Troubleshooting Guide for Carcass Composting
Compost Fact Sheets
- Poultry Composting (PDF 260KB)
- Large Animal Composting (PDF 243KB)
- Windrow Composting End-of-Lay Hens (PDF 947KB)
