Once you have the supplies, drill a number 1/8 of an inch holes around the top and bottom of the container to allow air to flow into the bin.

Next, toss in your shredded paper, which function as bedding for the critters. You may also add a small amount of potting soil that provides grit for the worms.

Then, you add the red worms and cover the top with a lid immediately. Why? Because they do not like direct sunlight and can it can kill them fast.

Compared with a cat, dog, canine or other pet you purchased from your pet store, it's not necessary to give them much food at first. You can actually hold out about three or four days prior to supplying them with dinner.

And because you have no idea how much they can eat, place a small amount initially and then evaluate just how much extra food should be added during their next feeding.

Roughly one pound of food feeds 2000 red worms. The time it takes to consume that amount depends on a number of factors.

If you have large and little worms inside the bin, place a handful of food on the sides because mature worms like to hang out there, while the younger worms tend to get their meals from the middle of the worm bin.

The food offered is not normally found in a pet shop. Why is this? Simply because they feed on items that naturally decompose.

Some of the food items to feed them are coffee grounds, watermelon, banana, tomato, lettuce, cantaloupe, lawn cuttings, horse manure, bunny droppings, vacuum dust and vegetable matter. Do not ever supply the worms dairy food, meats or onion.

The wrigglers also require water, so wet down the worm bin from time to time. However make sure that it's never saturated. Even though the worms enjoy water, an excessive amount can drown your little friends.

Red wrigglers are usually bought and sold by the pound. One pound is approximately one thousand wrigglers. Industry experts suggest the population will probably double within two to three months. There are a few farmers that possess a method of managing growing populations.

If you find that you worm collection is growing too large, you can make an effort to sell them to gardeners and those interested in starting a worm farm.

Another method to manage Red wriggler populations is to utilize them as fishing bait. Even though some individuals suggest another variety of earthworm known, as the European Night Crawler is a better bait to catch fish, you will without a doubt be able to snatch a few using your homegrown red worms.

The worms fecal matter (vermicast or Earthworm Castings) is perfect for garden and potting soil. This natural fertilizer is better than any store bought brand you could spend your money on.

Raising these worms will take a bit of work effort on your part. But once everything is set up and running, proper maintenance is all that is needed to grow your own worms.

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