Comments on: Alabama Jumper Worm Facts

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:34:43 +0000

Harlan

When to change bedding depends on the number of worms per cubic foot. I change mine out every 60n days or so with approximately 600 Alabama Jumpers to one cubic foot of bedding material. Yes the Alabama Jumper will top feed and is one of the recommended methods for feeding this type of worm since it is how they feed in nature.

Bruce

By: Harlan Bloom

Harlan Bloom — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:24:18 +0000

Bruce, I have ben feeding my reds on top with chicken starter grower, and they seem to do real good. If I use sand for the jumpers, how often will the beddding be changed, and do they top feed also?

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:45:51 +0000

Harlan

The Alabama Jumpers will do fine however will need decomposing organic matter as a food source whether manure, garden scraps… Pine needles laid in thin layers do well also.

The Alabama Jumper can be raised in controlled environments however will need a lot of room. A good rule of thumb to grow these worms out to about 6 inches or so would be 400 worms to one cubic foot of bedding material maximum.

Bruce

By: Harlan Bloom

Harlan Bloom — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:34:05 +0000

Here in Florida all we have is inert sand. What needs to be mixed with it for the jumpers. Also, I will be raising them in a 300 gal fiberglass tank cut vertically. Do they thrive in this manner?

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:09:20 +0000

David,

Rather than double post I will leave a link here to where I answered the question at The Worm Expert discussion forum….

Thanks for leaving your comment…

Bruce

By: david agee

david agee — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:04:46 +0000

Can I grow these in a worm bin and if so how fast do they propagate themselves? Currently I am raising red worms.
Thanks alot.
David Agee