Can I feed different Worm Chows! Lot’s of tips!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Worms should return in the Autumn, TheGardenAndWormLady.com Press that subscribe and don't forget my other worm channel. youtube.com/@thecompostingwormlady9982

[@sandyjoao4489]

You are such an honest seller. Honesty is what the buyers like and di nor want to be cheated. God bless u Vee.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I do work hard and I always tell the truth. It’s just my style. Not everyone likes that but I can’t help it.☺️

[@nimalfernando3738]

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[@kenrundle1735]

Always a pleasure watching your video's. Very informative for new and old farmers alike.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Thank you that is so sweet! Comments like yours are what make it worth it to me☺️

[@Adventures.of.Jen.and.Steve.17]

Great channel! Worm Lady rocks!

[@Mahia965]

Spotted the shirt early on. Love the shirt...Nothing wrong with that!!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Thank you 😊 I think it was last year or the year before I was someone who came on and got really pissed off that I had that shirt on. They expect me to wear in my nice clothes. Well, that person has never worm farmed because when I do a giant harvest of one of those big black tubs, castings are literally everywhere🤣🤣 I KZbin family quickly came to my defense, and the person was blocked

[@southsidemikevlogs]

I just got started on a warm farm today

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Awesome!!!!🤩🪱

[@melaniearmstrong1635]

Lots of great information...thank you for sharing I feel I've learnt so much since finding your channel....I'm very new to worms (around 6 weeks) but I found my 1st worm ball today, it was around a small tomato...I got so excited but nobody around here understand my excitement lol (sorry had to share)

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Oh, I completely understand that excitement🤣 even after 21 years I still get excited when I see something like that🤣 Make sure you subscribe to my other warm channel and share it with all your family and friends. I’m almost at my goal, then I’m gonna have a worm giveaway to celebrate, youtube.com/@thecompostingwormlady9982

[@helenaragon6539]

My worms LOVE wet newsprint and cardboard they're always under in between it they can't get enough and of course I give them other things compost & coco coir chow bananas, and I always find tons of babies too.

[@BlueMountainWormsInc.]

Thanks for the great video! coming from the big WORM!

[@traceybier1128]

Your worms look so healthy! I love your videos.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Aw!!! Thank you 😊 lots of care goes into them

[@Debbie-Keller]

I Love that sound. Lol lol. I think it sounds like rice krispies!!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Debbie-Keller]

The heat in Texas is miserable. We have been over 100 for 2 weeks no end in sight. Maybe by September. UGh. I hate this time of year. The shirt is fine for farming.

[@wormsforlife7352]

Loaded with lots of good info. 👍👍 I am not against wearing gloves, it is just something I do not do, you covered the reasons at 17:22. That sense of touch to the human skin is so valuable and the most accurate way to dial in the moisture content of the bedding. The feel and the texture are also very helpful in determining when the bedding has been converted into castings. Another 👍 for soap, water and a nail brush. Enjoyable and educational watching you go through and top feed with your worm's chow. Could you ever imagine not using mosquito dunks in the future? I know the answer, BTi is awesome! Enjoy worms and have a great Day!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Thank you for your comments I always appreciate them!!😊

[@bubbalove100]

Thanks for the info on mazuri feed. There must be 50 different kinds. Which one do you use. Thanks

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

It’s called Mazuri earthworm diet. If you go on their website, you can find it there.

[@traceybier1128]

Mazuri makes wonderful feed. I've used it for exotic animals in the past. I didn't know they make a worm food.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Purina used to make a warm food but I also use Mazuri when I don’t have my own it’s a great product

[@nancyfargo4209]

do you use individual thermostats with each heat mat? i saw a less expensive system with digital temperature measured by target and ambient but no thermostat. thanks!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Each of my heat mats comes with its own thermostat.

[@traceybier1128]

Fascinating! Can you share a link for that watering system?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

amzn.to/4ahP20q I love mine

[@traceybier1128]

Thanks so much!! It's in my cart now.

[@ashrich3]

*prepare for a book because I cannot just simply ask questions to save my life 😅😅😅* I got a generous handful of worms/castings from a local planty friend, but they're all still quite small, and I'm hoping to fatten them up, as well as get them to multiply in a more controlled setting for my sake. (trying to see roughly how many coccoons I can get per worm) So I set myself up a mini breeder bin. Last night, I pulled out 60 red wigglers (of course I also ended up with blues lol) thanks to KZbin helping me identify the two, all of which are very close to breeding age, or already breeding age and put them in a 6 qt bin that I'm only putting about 1 1/2 inches deep of bedding. Bedding is currently made up of coco coir, and powdered leaves soaked in water that has molasses and kelp powder mixed in. The worm chow I'm currently using is pretty much just standard expired cabinet grains, but I did take your advice and pick up a jar of cricket food that I plan on adding to my normal mix tonight. Is there any other tips I should try? Also how do you know you're not adding too much water without disturbing the breeders? I want to start making worm chow similar to yours, but need to get the ingredients over time for financials sake. If you had to pick between ingredients, what would you say you feel has made the most impact? Or if you can't tell, which would you get first? Again I'm very sorry I wrote so much 😅😅😅

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

It's ok to comment as long as you want :) I'm also a talker LOL!!! Sounds like you got a plan. Go very slow with the cricket feed. It's very high in protein so I use it occasionally, like a treat. If i had to pick some chow ingredients I would pick these 3. Oatmeal, cornmeal and oyster shell. I would also feed them food scraps. I feed my breeders and babies food scrapes too. If you keep an eye on them and take care of them they'll do wonderful for you. The trick to plump worms is the above ingredients and moisture. The moisture plumps them up. If you get springtails don't worry just dry the bin a little and they start to disappear. Springtails will always be present no matter what, it's nature. Even if you get alot of springtails they don't hurt anything just dry the bin out some. I think you're doing an amazing job. Keep up the good work :) :)

[@ashrich3]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady thank you so much for all your help! Also thanks for the heads up on the cricket food. I will definitely make sure to use it sparingly. I'm so excited to see what my worms can do in 21 days 😅. How often should I be giving them worm chow? I've roughly got a routine down for food scraps so far.

[@ClickinChicken]

I'm feeling good! Thanks for asking. Just a tidbit. They give me scraps from our salads at work, and the boss has been putting defective red grapes in the bags they give me. I dump the celery with grapes in for, the chickens go right for the grapes! I think it's their eyes, the color, they think they are bugs. Simplistic observation, but that's science.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Good stuff they're giving you!!!!!

[@ClickinChicken]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady bluck bluck! Bacock! -an egg! we live and we learn! usaww!

[@ktownc936]

Hello! What size of heating mats are yiu using for the cacoon bins ? Thanks!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

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[@AtlantaTerry]

Lowe's has heat mats on summer closeout sale.

[@ClickinChicken]

learn about people trying to 'Josh' you. In the marketplace. When I gave him an idea, My Dad, always said, "If you can get them to pay you for it." He was a salesman/ Podiatrist. Everyone wants something for free. Hope your learning continues to grow in the Details of web commerce in comedy with post office/UPS/Fed Ex..

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

oh yes some folks have tried stuff with me but I just do the best I can to have good customer service. I'll never please everyone, no one can but I continue to do my best. I've learned a lot through the years in all aspects of worm farming, but i'm still learning. I've been at this for 21yrs and sometimes i'm still surprised. :)

[@ClickinChicken]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady Yeah, Ethics. Three cheers for the Customer, the customer is always right! Sorry, Love from MN.

[@corwin81]

I’m definitely getting a starter colony when it’s available

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Let’s wait for the heat to calm down😊

[@wallysworms]

Can i ask you how many days you leave between feeding. Thx in advance. Btw, love your channel.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I check them every day. I only feed when I see the food is gone. Sometimes it’s three days. Thank you for watching. I appreciate that.☺️

[@helenaragon6539]

Hows your outdoor garden and worm bin?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

The outdoor warm barrel is doing great. The garden is crazy. The humidity here is so high and we have an air alert. It’s hard to go out there.

[@Gerald_Tighe]

Im assuming you are hesitant to mix the chow into your bedding because you dont want it to start heating up?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Not only that it can ferment which causes gases which then causes protein poisoning

[@Gerald_Tighe]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady hmmm I knew a little about fermentation/ protein poisoning but I kind of assumed the worm chow would get eaten fast enough since it’s so chopped up. Thanks for the tip, I’ll be a little more mindful. Love your content by the way :)

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

@@Gerald_Tighe you never know they could eat it fast but then that one day when they won’t and disaster 😅 I have personally done it trust me the smell is horrid

[@Gerald_Tighe]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady That's what I get for assuming :P more experiments now I suppose :)

[@olivialynn5109]

Is that a speacial hand attachment on your sprayer? All the ones I find have an extended wand.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Mine had the extended arm and I removed it. I just found it annoying a little bit. It also has other head attachments but they all leak. I’m gonna have to have Joe look at one of mine. I do love the sprayer though very much.

[@rico99586]

I've been spraying the worm chow after I put it on the bed, but i notice you spray first and throw on the chow. Will it absorb the moisture without spraying it? Thanks.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I used to do the same thing. It’s better to spray first, then add the worm chow. The reason is if you spray after the food go into the bedding and can cause fermentation, which can lead to protein poisoning. I sprinkle the food on the surface after I sprayed and then I cover it with Whitneys paper or wet paper. The Worms will come up from underneath and take it.

[@linetteguiliani3312]

I like your shirt! I want to do this , I live in Florida and the heat here is crazy Im afraid I would kill them😢 I have a shade it spot in my backyard that maybe I can put them there?. Can I worm in Orlando Fl? i love you channel!!! BLESSINGS!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I think as long as there’s shade and you keep them wet, I don’t see why not. I know people that warm farm in Texas and it is very hot. You just have to make sure you stay on top of it and definitely keep them out of the sun. Or you could do it indoors like I do.😄😎

[@Andy_rabbit_]

Have you ever tried an ice pack when shipping the worms? I am sad i went on the website today and i could not order, would you please have the price on the website so we can know what to save up?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

It’s too risky with an ice pack because they’ll be too much moisture. Don’t worry they’re coming back. The starter colonies usually start at $27. I’m not sure how the prices are going to be this coming winter because the post office has gone up again.

[@Andy_rabbit_]

Oh, I had that paper type ice pack in mind. That's adorable awesome.

[@AtlantaTerry]

Dry ice will keep them cool for the trip.

[@bettyturley6735]

What kind of bags do you use to ship?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I ship a quarter pound in the little containers. I show in the video. 1 pound and up I’ve used sandbags and I also use no scratch bags I get from Uline

[@ElectricBoogaloo007]

7:13 I tried using that Tractor Supply pine pellet bedding (hydrated to the right level of moisture) as worm bedding one time and my worms hated it. They just laid on the surface and did not want to burrow into it. It just turns into moist sawdust when you add water but it might have too strong of a pine essence for the worms or something.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I’m not sure maybe it’s the brand you bought I just got the plain pine shavings and my Worms love it 🤷🏽‍♀️ I never use anything that has cedar in it. Make sure you look at the brand.

[@richardchappell8490]

My tempest weather station says it 105 DFW Area

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yikes 🥵

[@seaton5150]

Are those the broken down wood pellets you’re using in the bins around the 5 minute mark?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes it’s pine that comes in the shape in pellets. I get them at tractor supply. When you wet them down, they grow tremendous amount. But you have to really with them thoroughly because they absorb a lot of water.

[@seaton5150]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady do you like working with them? Any casting sifting issues with them?

[@SquigglersWigglers]

I want to send you a big foot pic I saw the other day but I don’t know how.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Aw!!! That is so sweet. You can email me.🥰 Veecolantonio71@ gmail.com I also have snail mail Vee Colantonio P.O Box 101 Crandall, Indiana 47114

[@victorschlemmer8291]

What's the name of the heat matts you use????

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

VIVOSUN 6-Pack Seed Starter Trays... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHW1FXK2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Not cheap but they work

[@AtlantaTerry]

Lowe's has heat mats in summer closeout sale.

[@القناص-و7م]

❤🙏💞🪱🌺🌸👍😊

[@conradcerejo4971]

Do you a sales tax on all your sales?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes of course. I also put all my sales and expenses in a spreadsheet for easier taxes. All cash sales too☺️

[@mllokie9075]

So great those worms The gf just added a huge feeding half pound of rubarb same for celery and a pound of lettuce she is pushing them but for a pound of euros and a few weeks I think she overdid but we will see now lol

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

🤣 keep a close eye because those clothes are very wet but they are incredible Worms so you never know they might surprise you🤣

[@dankillen8762]

Vee, you piqued my interest in what a group of worms is called! They are called a clew, a clat, a bed, a wriggle, a squirm, a knot, or a group, but I do Like a flock of worms is great!!!

[@القناص-و7م]

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[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

أتمنى أن أتمكن من استخدام الديدان البحرية في الخارج ، لكن هذا مخالف لقانون الولايات المتحدة. ليس من الممكن. ما أقترح أن تفعله مع الديدان التي لديك هو الاحتفاظ بها في الظل وإبقائها رطبة دائمًا.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

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[@القناص-و7م]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady 🥰 Hello, madam, and thank you, yes, this is what I do,,😅 I told you in one of my comments that I put them inside my house, in my room specifically,, thank you🥰❤️🥀👍

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

@@القناص-و7م :)