First time composting

[fishpond]

Good job I have a small one still using a potty

Too much information.

[happyhumph]

A small child - no idea what you were thinking of

[Super Sprout]

I'm also new to all of this and set up my bin in mid December.

I think I may have added too much shredded paper & leaves to mine, is there a "right" ratio of browns to greens?

Also is there any household waste that you wouldn't add to the bin, i.e. onions or onion skins, or citrus fruits & peel? I watched one of the many you tube clips on the subject & one fellow was convinced that citrus fruit keep the worms at bay, so he removed it.

Thanks!

[ESBkevin]

Don't worry to much about compost nutrients washing away, once the biological soil life gets to work it creates a lovely glue like chemical that keeps the soil structure together and allows moisture to move through or stay put as required.
There is a yootoob video by Mark at 'I Am Organic Gardening' that explains the science quite well with a couple of jam jars and some water (blue peter moment).

If you have 7 mins it's well worth the effort, beware his knowledge and teachings can get adictive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgay3n5mmH0