"Pennyaline" wrote

Because of issues with rancidity and possible/probable contact with
substances that don't break down cleanly into sweet compost, it's best to
leave cooked foods out. The problem of animal visitation really hadn't
occurred to me, as they will raid any garbage pile if they're hungry
enough.

We have critters where we live. We have squirrels, birds, chipmunks, and
even have coyotes come in our yards. We live on the edge of thousands and
thousands of acres of wild land. I have seen my neighbor's watermelon patch
raided several times. My dogs will even sneak over to the pile if I'm not
watching them. Depending on your situation, visitation by critters may or
may not be any big deal. They don't bother me, as I figure there will be
enough left to rot. They probably come and eat the fresher scraps anyway.