http://www.wormdigest.org com_fireboard en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:25:37 -0400 http://www.wormdigest.org/components/com_fireboard/template/default/images/english/emoticons/fb_rsspower.gif http://www.wormdigest.org 88 http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10237/catid,4/ I don't know if it is the Canadian Nightcrawler or not. That's what I'm trying to find out. The book I'm reading says "Lumbricus Terrestris" known as orchard worm, rainworm, night lion, angleworm and a number of other popular names in different locations. The worm sellers that I have found do not list any of those names.... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10236/catid,4/ Hey liz, I just put a piece of corragated on top.. I also water 2 times a day... I also add wet stuff all time. Duckweed serves 2 purposes as bedding and feedstock.... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10235/catid,4/ Comforting to know that even 20 year veterans are confused by these creatures. So after 5 years, I shouldnt beat myself up over my loss of worms this summer. Liz BigTex Worms... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10234/catid,4/ Hey Kyle, I have a couple of those too. What do you use to put on the top to keep them from drying out? Liz BigTex Worms... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10233/catid,7/ has anyone used or is using cow manure for castings... Im thinking of linking up with some dairy farmers for manure. I would be extremely interested in hearing from someone that has a relationship with a dairy farm... Thanks in advance.... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10232/catid,4/ All my herd resides indoors. I have a heated and air conditioned garage. I have found bus boy tubs at sams work ggreat. My friend is working on some metal racks to slide them in and out.. I have had worms out doors and had too many issues with pests and birds....... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10231/catid,7/ A cool video on someone doing vermicomposting on a huge commercial scale.. There is a u tube vid that is awsome.. Just type in worm power.... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10230/catid,4/ On average once a week I lift up top of bedding/feed to see how they are doing and check on moisture. Rubbermaid tubs seem to create so much condensation moisture that I have a hard time getting castings dry enough to sift through (1/2" and 1/4" hardware cloth) and get out castings to start fresh. I like to sift twice a year, in spring and again in the autumn, but last couple of years, it has been once a year due to too much moisture. After 20 years with these guys, it is still a mystery what is perfect wa... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10229/catid,4/ The times I have had worms ball up there was a problem. I have seen overheating do it and lack of moisture, however anything that stresses them can make this happen.... http://www.wormdigest.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,57/func,view/id,10228/catid,4/ I also sell worms but they are hand picked fishing worms. I was thinking if a bucket had a pound in each one then that would be 100 buckets for 100Lbs. I'm sure you will come up with what works best for your operation....