Rotary Drum Composting of Poultry Mortalities

This is a little off topic but still involves composting. We have currently started a process of grinding our mortality with a mixture of sawdust sandwiched between layers of straw. So far the composting has been excellent with no bones. The final product actually composts further over the time it takes to fill a bin. Final moisture rate is around 30 percent. The most advantageous result is that our the final product actually reduces bin space by more than fifty percent with no feathers or bones. There is little odor or negative aspects with the finished product and is ready for spreading at about 2-3 weeks depending on the application. I would be glad to provide further information if anyone is interested.

Dear Tim It looks good idea to reduce bin space and what about grinder design and adding cost to do the job. It would be interesting to know. Thanks

We use a wood chipper to break bones down quicker after mortalities have been through invessel composter. Makes for a nice compost/bonemeal for around our trees.

Yes I am interested. How would you make a rotary drum? How much space needed for the unit? How does it function? These are my initial questiins regarding the rotary drum. Thank you and I hope to get answers to my questions.