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Re:On starting my red worms - 2006/05/12 22:36
Glenda - were I you, I'd start adding your natives to whatever size bin you intend to maintain.
I agree with WormMainea that the smaller the bin, the bigger the chance of herd devastation. Conditions change faster in a smaller environment, and your natives are used to having the run of the pile too.
Think it'd be better for your new wormies to explore 'big digs', and better for you to monitor feeding rates based on who is where, how long it takes them to get there after you feed in a specific section of the bin and how long it takes them to chow down. I don't think you'd get an accurate processing schedule from the smaller population in those little tubs, and your feedstock probably won't break down at the same rate as it will in their ultimate bin.
I'd start with a handful of chow in a corner and not feed again (in an opposite corner) until your li'l fellas are all over the first.
BTW, I don't ever say "last question" anymore when it comes to my wormies...there's always more  .
Y'all have fun, whatever you're doing.
Gary
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