debbiebofjc
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I'm a Newbie, do I need to stir up my bin? - 2006/03/03 17:23
Hello, I'm Debbie in Missouri, USA.
I've had my worm bin for less than a year (I don't remember when I started it).
It is a plastic bin, about 18"x24".
My question is, is it necessary or advisable to stir the bin? I'm afraid of disturbing the worms, especially if there are "babies" down in the bottom.
I let mine get to dry lately and most of the worms seem to be hanging out near the bottom. I saw some little tiny ones (they are redworms from the bait shop). I'm not sure I have enough worms in there. It is taking them a long time to process stuff, so maybe I need more worms? They appear to be reproducing (like I said, I saw tiny ones). I sprayed water on it today when I saw that it was a little dry on top. My bedding is mostly newspaper, but I just added some old dry brown leaves from the yard this afternoon (and I intend to spray some more water in there shortly.)
I normally keep a layer of uncut newspaper on top of the bedding to help hold in moisture.
I found some little plants growing in there today. I'm not sure what my 6 year old son gave them that would've sprouted.
Thanks!
Debbie
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