S_Merlo
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A Hatchling Earthworm
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How do you know what kind? - 2008/07/02 16:39
Hi again. In case you all can't tell, I'm very much an inquisitive newbie to vermiculture. I have a test bin all set up to go, with corrugated cardboard, a little pre-decomposed material from my compost pile, some old ragged denim (since I can't use local newspaper, bleh) and a handful of veggie scraps to get started. As I plan to let that start rotting somewhat, I've been shopping locally for the worms at baitshops et al.
My question now is, how do I know if I have the right worms? My local baitshops say they have "red wigglers", but when I look at the container, the lid says "Big Red Worms". Are they the same thing? The bait shops say that they're not the same... but the websites I look at say that they are what I need. I'm getting cunfuzzled 
I don't really want to buy online, since my bin is kinda small for now and I don't want to kill a pound of worms right off the bat. But, I don't want to buy the wrong species locally, either. Would I have a better shot at getting the right stuff if I go turn over some horse/cow patties? Should I look under fresh patties, or find someone who is composting farm manure and see if they'll let me have/buy some worms from them?
I'm open and ready for any and all ideas. Thanks!!!
Post edited by: S_Merlo, at: 2008/07/02 17:17
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