A lot of people who want to start Breeding Worms believe that wood is the best material to use. In fact, old chests and drawers are being utilized by many breeders as a worm bin. Still, many would want to start anew by having new wooden worm bins out of wood materials. You just then need to drill some holes at the bottom of the bins. This shall allow water drainage and air circulation. Also, it is better to drill more holes at the near top of your worm bins. It is also important not to make too big or too small holes. It is enough to make 1/8 of an inch holes so that air circulation is enough while the earthworms are kept inside the bin.
Worms would need to be in a damp bedding in order to live and breed. As they breathe through their skin, they will not survive totally dry conditions. A bedding which consists of horse manure, straw, peat moss, decaying leaves and other organic materials is perfect for Breeding Worms. A half-found of waste from your kitchen is recommended to be added weekly for every one thousand worms that you have. Hence, you will need more food for your worms as they would grow in population. As they have really big appetite, they are also able to produce large amounts of wastes used for composting. You may now be wondering about what to exactly feed your Breeding Worms. While there are lots of foods that you can feed them, there are also some materials that you need to avoid. You can give them shreds of watermelons, coffee grounds, eggplants, lettuce and other plant materials. As they can attract other animals or insects, it is not recommended to place animal based foods. Still, there is a way to keep your worms’ feeding materials safe from unwanted insects or animals. Jus dig a hole in your worm bedding, add the food materials and cover it with the compost material. This is a simple yet effective trick.
You will be able to enrich your available soil and sell your worms to worm enthusiasts or fishermen, when Breeding Worms. Also, you can help in saving your community from being filled with garbage. Please visit breedingworms.org to learn more.