r/composting • u/DadLifeFTW • 2d ago

Who did this?

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I just open one of my compost bins, the one farthest along, it looks like something's been digging holes in my compost. Who do we think it is?

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u/Slimpickunz 2d ago

Rodent probably judging by the hole

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u/CheetahCorrect8257 2d ago

That hole looks like someone was hunting for grubs, maybe a skunk or a raccoon did a night shift in your bin

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u/onegratefullife 2d ago

Where do you live? What kind of snakes, rodents, and giant spiders are out there?

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u/DadLifeFTW 2d ago

NC. I'm surprised by the size of the hole it is as big as my fist. I see a bunch of squirrels in my backyard, lots of anoles, and a random cat or opossum at times. I might guess vole after talking to a couple neighbors. They mentioned seeing them before.

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u/onegratefullife 2d ago

I'm in Nevada and we have voles! Our cats get the rats and mice, but I haven't seen them get a vole yet. They're relentless. We get them digging into the chicken yard for food. They also like to eat vegetable and fruits from the roots.

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u/DadLifeFTW 2d ago

Looks like it goes pretty deep. I'm going to turn it and see if I stir up any critters

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u/Sunny_Pinecone 2d ago

Did you?

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u/DadLifeFTW 2d ago

I turned it thoroughly and no critters to be found

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u/DadLifeFTW 1d ago

Update. I found these on the side of the house. I'm pretty sure that's a molehill and I'm pretty sure that's who's been in my compost.