Composting Made Clean and Convenient

Dead stock is a normal part of an animal production enterprise. Composting can be used effectively for the day-to-day management of farm mortality. It is a natural process where micro-organisms break down organic materials. Given a correct recipe of dead stock (nitrogen), carbon, & oxygen, these micro-organisms efficiently decompose these organic materials into a product useful for your land.

The Omnivore Composter, an in-vessel, tubular composter, helps you manage your on-farm composting. It is designed to operate efficiently and consistently. The composter increases biosecurity, reduces odors and pathogens, and helps you maintain a clean and neighbor-friendly operation.

Nitrogen

Examples: Dead Stock, Meat Scraps, Food Scraps

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Carbon Source

Examples: Shavings, Straw

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Oxygen

Oxygen (introduced into the composter through air vents)

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Usable Fertilizer

Valuable product that benefits your soil

Why Choose The Omnivore Composter?

No dead stock is accessible for scavengers that could transmit disease to your livestock.
Cost of electricity to run the Omnivore Composter is comparable to running freezers for dead stock.
The continuous Omnivore Composter comes equipped with a variable frequency drive that ensures a slow start up (soft-start), to eliminate excessive wear of drive parts.
Variable speed motor for ideal manageable composting process.
Weight of composting drum is 100% supported by support rollers.

Back door that works as a slide while discharging.
The Poly Urethane Insulated drum ensures that weather has a minimal effect on the composting process and that the heat generated stays in the omnivore composter making sure that the composting process is successful.
Omnivore composting is easy to control and adjust, resulting in faster and more consistent end product.
Composting improves the bio-security of your farm operation! It's an easy and efficient way to dispose of your dead stock and get a nutrient rich compost in return.

Sizes and Features

Standard Features: 2" Poly Urethane Insulated, Stainless Steel, First in, first out composting, 100-volts drive unit, Heavy duty construction, Self-latching load door

Polar / Solar Bear

20'

30'

40'

50'

40'

40" x 18'

4' x 20'

4' x 30'

4' x 40'

4' x 50'

6' x 40'

Continuous

40" door

90" door

96" hydraulic door

130 lbs/day

200 lbs/day

350 lbs/day

500 lbs/day

750 lbs/day

1475 lbs/day

910 lbs/week

1400 lbs/week

2450 lbs/week

3500 lbs/week

5250 lbs/week

10,325 lbs/week

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How It Works

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here’s what most farmers ask us.

Sizing & Performance

How much it handles, how fast it works, and effects of weather.

How many birds can the Omnivore composter handle in a day?

We offer multiple sizes of the Omnivore composter, capable of handling 150–1,450 lbs. of poultry mortality per day.

How long does it take the Omnivore composter to fully break down mortalities?

The average composting time in the Omnivore composter is 17–22 days. The compost will keep breaking down if stored and aired out, but it can also be land-applied right after discharge.

Will cold weather or heavy rain affect how the Omnivore works?

Cold weather can slow composting if enough material isn’t processed daily to generate natural heat.

Setup & Day-to-Day Use

Space needed, operation, upkeep, and dealer support.

How much space do I need to install the Omnivore composter?

Omnivore composters range from 20’ to 50’. Install on a concrete pad with space around the drum and room to store compost. Keep the discharge end under a roof to protect finished compost from rain.

Do I need special training to use the Omnivore composter?

Composting is part science, part art. We provide guidelines for mixing carbon with mortalities and setting rotation times, but each grower will fine-tune the process for their farm.

What maintenance does the Omnivore composter require?

The Omnivore requires minimal maintenance. Lubricate the drive chain and wear points regularly, and check gearbox lubricant levels from time to time.

Do you offer help with setup, use, or troubleshooting?

Yes. We sell through a national dealer network. Your local dealer is your first contact, and we’re always ready to support them with installation and service.

Safety, Regulations & Farm Impact

Odor, pests, rules, costs, compost use, and biosecurity.

Does the Omnivore composter create any odor? If so, how is it managed?

Getting the right compost recipe and keeping both the system and finished compost protected from moisture are the main keys to odor control.

Will the Omnivore composter attract pests or wildlife?

No. The Omnivore is an in-vessel composter, so predators and scavengers cannot access the material while it’s inside the drum. Once composted and discharged, it does not attract predators.

Can the Omnivore composter be used safely near homes, animals, or water?

Yes. The Omnivore is safe, though most disposal operations are not desirable very close to homes due to potential odor concerns.

Will using the Omnivore composter help me meet local or state regulations?

Yes. As regulators tighten rules on burial, incineration, and off-farm rendering, the Omnivore is an approved option that meets poultry mortality disposal requirements.

How does the Omnivore composter compare in cost to burial, rendering, or incineration?

Up-front cost is usually higher, but operating costs are much lower than incineration and similar to running freezers. The Omnivore’s lifespan is longer than an incinerator. The industry is moving away from burial and rendering due to biosecurity and groundwater concerns.

Can I safely use compost from the Omnivore on my farm?

Yes. Compost from the Omnivore composter can be applied directly to fields as fertilizer.

Are there any common misunderstandings about composting or dehydrating mortalities?

Yes. Many people picture open compost bins. The Omnivore is different—it’s fully enclosed, biosecure, and protected from predators and vultures. Open bins needed regular stirring; the Omnivore stirs with the flip of a switch. Larger models can also rotate on a timer. Read our guide on mortality disposal options to help you make an informed decision.

Are there any safety or biosecurity concerns with using an Omnivore?

We believe the Omnivore offers one of the safest and most biosecure methods for poultry mortality disposal.

Can the Omnivore composter be used for other animals, or just birds?

Yes. Some customers use it for swine; small butcher shops use it for meat-processing waste. The Omnivore works for small animals and aquaculture mortality and processing waste. Large bones can be a challenge, but we offer a bone screen to separate them for further processing.

Omnivore Support

If you need assistance, please contact your dealer or give us a call at (803) 571-3345.

Omnivore Composter Operator's Manual

GUIDE

Discover the Right Mortality Disposal Option For Your Farm

Not sure if the Omnivore is right for your operation? We’ll guide you through each mortality disposal option and help you make an informed decision.

Find Your Mortality Disposal Solution

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