08/07/2026
‼️ The long awaited update from last week's r/compost discussion! 🌱
POV: You discover an animal has made a home in your compost pile 🐿️🪺
Don't worry! You don't have to stop composting. Just give your tiny neighbours some space until they're ready to move on 💚
🌿 Pause that pile: Leave the occupied compost alone. Don't turn it, harvest from it, or add scraps near the nest. If you can, use another bin or save your scraps for later
🙅 Leave the nest alone: Don't move the nest, eggs, or babies. Even if you don't see a parent, they're often nearby watching or gathering food
☎️ Call a wildlife rehabilitator if an animal is injured or in immediate danger. Avoid trying to feed or care for it yourself
🍂 Help prevent future move ins: Once the nest is no longer active, bury food scraps under a thick layer of dry leaves, cardboard, wood chips, or finished compost. Skip meat and dairy in open backyard piles, and consider using a secure, enclosed bin
Sometimes compost ends up supporting more than just microorganisms, and the kindest thing we can do is let our unexpected guests finish their stay 🌎💚
💬 Who's the cutest compost visitor you've ever spotted?
