Do fish bones improve garden compost?

Yes they do since they are good source of minerals such as calcium but you need to do a couple things. read more

As others have said, fish bones will add valuable nutrients to your compost pile and soil however they are likely to attract pests as well. The bokashi composting system is a great solution for this. You can add ALL your food scraps (cooked, meat, bones, dairy, vegetables and fruit) without attracting any pests. read more

The answer is a resounding, “Yes, indeed!” The process of composting fish is really no different than bread or beer making, relying on much the same microorganisms to turn simple ingredients into a spectacular end result. read more

Or, add ground up fish bones and skin to your compost pile, adding nitrogen and trace minerals to your compost. Keep in mind fish scraps can increase the chance pests will find your compost. Here’s a detailed PDF from Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service: Composting: A Disposal Method for Fish Waste. read more