Comments on: How Much to Feed Red Wiggler Worms and Nightcrawlers http://wormcompostingblog.com/raising-worms/how-much-to-feed-red-wiggler-worms-and-nightcrawlers/ Home of Organic Worm Farm. Worm composting, red wriggler worms, worm bins, raising red worms and more. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:24:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Shorty http://wormcompostingblog.com/raising-worms/how-much-to-feed-red-wiggler-worms-and-nightcrawlers/comment-page-1/#comment-452 Shorty Sun, 02 May 2010 22:18:55 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=121#comment-452 Bruce,I mixed up the Egg shells, Oats ,and White Corn Meal Mix and was wondering if i dried out some old bread and ran it threw the blender and mixed it in as well. Or if i should keep the dry bread crumbs separate container and rotate the feeding between the two grain mixes? And does it matter if it's white or wheat bread? P.S. I signed up for The Worm Expert Board and still waiting approval, Is it still open? Thank You: Shorty Bruce,I mixed up the Egg shells, Oats ,and White Corn Meal Mix and was wondering if i dried out some old bread and ran it threw the blender and mixed it in as well. Or if i should keep the dry bread crumbs separate container and rotate the feeding between the two grain mixes? And does it matter if it’s white or wheat bread? P.S. I signed up for The Worm Expert Board and still waiting approval, Is it still open? Thank You: Shorty

]]> By: Bruce http://wormcompostingblog.com/raising-worms/how-much-to-feed-red-wiggler-worms-and-nightcrawlers/comment-page-1/#comment-288 Bruce Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:23:38 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=121#comment-288 Dan There are variables which come into play when noticing condensation on the under side of your lid. For example, if you took a worm bin which was about 75 degrees Fahrenheit and placed it next to an air conditioning vent the condensation would begin to build. So the condensation by itself does not necessarily mean there is too much moisture, however usually is a sign that there is. The best way to check is to invest in a soil moisture meter. You do not need anything fancy, something about the $10.00 to $15.00 range will do. If your worm bin has excessive moisture I would recommend adding some dry shredded newspaper on the top of your worm bin bedding. This will begin to absorb the extra moisture, helping to dry the bedding below a little. Don't worry about the wet paper on top as the worms will eat that up too! If it gets soaked and is real wet the following day you can add additional dry shredded newspaper... Bruce Dan

There are variables which come into play when noticing condensation on the under side of your lid.

For example, if you took a worm bin which was about 75 degrees Fahrenheit and placed it next to an air conditioning vent the condensation would begin to build. So the condensation by itself does not necessarily mean there is too much moisture, however usually is a sign that there is.

The best way to check is to invest in a soil moisture meter. You do not need anything fancy, something about the $10.00 to $15.00 range will do.

If your worm bin has excessive moisture I would recommend adding some dry shredded newspaper on the top of your worm bin bedding. This will begin to absorb the extra moisture, helping to dry the bedding below a little. Don’t worry about the wet paper on top as the worms will eat that up too! If it gets soaked and is real wet the following day you can add additional dry shredded newspaper…

Bruce

]]> By: Dan Humble http://wormcompostingblog.com/raising-worms/how-much-to-feed-red-wiggler-worms-and-nightcrawlers/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Dan Humble Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:10:09 +0000 http://wormcompostingblog.com/?p=121#comment-287 Each day there is condensation on the bottom of the bin lid. does this mean there is too much moisture in the bin material? Each day there is condensation on the bottom of the bin lid. does this mean there is too much moisture in the bin material?

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