enjoying worms

[ColleenT]

I started a worm farm hobby kit and Wolowitz was happy to try the new European Earthworms. Rio was not hungry, i suppose.

 

[AJK Aquaria]

Awesome.
Link or info on your farm? Crawlers are expensive...

 

[ColleenT]

i got the Hobby kit- easy enough to make it on your own, but i was not sure what it was or what they used. Seems to be peat for bedding, the container has a few small holes in the bottom of it, so you rest it on the lid to catch any excess water. and i ordered the Super reds/European earthworms, instead of the little red wigglers. Same cost but i assume fewer worms. here is the kit.

https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/worm-kits/worm-hobby-kit/

 

[AJK Aquaria]

i got the Hobby kit- easy enough to make it on your own, but i was not sure what it was or what they used. Seems to be peat for bedding, the container has a few small holes in the bottom of it, so you rest it on the lid to catch any excess water. and i ordered the Super reds/European earthworms, instead of the little red wigglers. Same cost but i assume fewer worms. here is the kit.

https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/worm-kits/worm-hobby-kit/

Thanks.
I read the description. Are they supposed to reproduce in this setting? I've looked into DIY stuff, but I don't have a basement or consistent cool area. Or much space.

 

[ColleenT]

yes they stay in the bin. and they do reproduce.

 

[CharlieM]

Thanks.
I read the description. Are they supposed to reproduce in this setting? I've looked into DIY stuff, but I don't have a basement or consistent cool area. Or much space.

You can raise some varieties of worms in a 5 gallon bucket. Some raise red them under their sink and feed them kitchen scraps.

 

[Rue]

Our office had one going in their lunch room, many years ago (red worms I think, not earthworms). It worked well for a while, but then they ended up with huge fruit fly problem...

Just something to watch out for...

 

[ColleenT]

mine are not typical worms, they are european nightcrawlers. They have certain needs, so i am follwing instructions that came with them. This is all new to me..

 

[blancka]

I dont know what i feed mine with what ever is in the garden, but they love it
My boxies goes crazy when they are fed live food. Worms and such

 

[AJK Aquaria]

yes they stay in the bin. and they do reproduce.

You can raise some varieties of worms in a 5 gallon bucket. Some raise red them under their sink and feed them kitchen scraps.

Thanks. If I could dedicate room in the fridge to a flat of crawlers I'd do it. The Mrs. wouldn't go for that, though.

 

[ColleenT]

this gives a little insight on the requirements for the European Nightcrawlers

http://wormman.com/europeans.cfm