Feeding Time for The European Night Crawlers and Red Wigglers! These Are Some Happy Worms!

[@larrylhall]

Yes equal parts corn meal and oatmeal also add some crushed egg shells which i put in my spice grinder! Also chicken mash is good!

[@larrylhall]

Rolled oats is less processed but either will work! As far as the egg shells add some to the food but you can also sprinkle on the worm bed!

[@Losbitiboys4441]

I have a question by giving them the dry dood and laying down the wet paper does the food stick to the paper and still eat it

[@larrylhall]

I am just playing around with the worm chow to see if it really makes a difference! Hey it is a lot cheaper than golf right!

[@elpapaupa838]

I have a question I'm new doing this worm bin. by you adding the powder food and adding the wet news paper will that powder stick to the paper and still the worms will eat it

[@huckfin1100]

See that corn meal in background, thats all you need !

[@yes350yes]

I have been vermicomposting for about a year now and I have enough to really good a good organic start and test this year. I will also be using worm tea [already have on some cuttings] and liquid seaweed going all organic this year.

[@larrylhall]

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[@qualitycontrol2342]

I've raised worms for 40 years, my dad did also. We used the highest yield of protein chick starter, soaked it in 5gal buckets of water until it ferments, then feed. The red worms love it.

[@lynnhowdeshell2641]

Is there a recipe for using the chick starter (an amount) to the water? Thank you. I have started to grow worms.

[@brianseybert2189]

Have been raising red wigglers for the past few years decided to try European nightcrawlers. Ordered the worms and set up a 27 gal tote with natural bedding ( leaf mold, compost, shredded leaves and a bit of native soil). When the worms arrived I dumped them in the bin, gave them a good shower and left them alone for a few days before feeding them. After giving them a good feeding, I checked the bin a week later to see how things were going. The food was all gone, but even after I fed and covered them, these little darlings were climbing up the sides of the tote. The red wigglers have never done that. So now when I feed them, I disturbed them as little as possible and do it under a good light. Live and learn. Just subscribed to your channel, look forward to taking a closer look. Stay well!!!

[@edwinreffell6201]

Thank you for your videos especially for the one on eggshells. I have been grinding them by hand. It was hard work, took ages and never gave me the fine powder I got after 1 minute or so in the grinder.

[@larrylhall]

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[@vistacendhani]

How do you keep compost worms in the bin for those who use uncovered bins on shelves?

[@jamesw5100]

love your videos....I have red wigglers and super red euro crawlers....love this new hobby

[@baomichael]

new to this. great video. can you throw as much of the worms into the fruit trees i have in my garden. any down side to these worms in the soil. thank you!

[@anthonymoy4471]

How often do you change out the bedding in the night crawlers since you have no drain holes ? How many night crawlers did that bin start with ?

[@cowboyup6498]

Where do you get so many worms at? Like do you just find them or go to a Walmart and buy out their whole fridge... And also do you fish with them to keep the numbers down?

[@pamelaschoppeebortz223]

Larry, I have just started with worms. When I was doing research, I found your videos and watched many, many. I loved them. Keep it up!

[@larrylhall]

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[@annmantuzzi1012]

Pamela Bortz ORDERS

[@robertdblair4925]

Pamela Bortz i

[@jamesbrown3965]

Pam try uncle jims you can google it they sell 200 to 2000 red wigglers and european night crawlers guareented live they have a youtube video

[@edwinreffell6201]

Having given up on worm composting for years after the meltdown I am now going to start again after watching your videos and since I have time to see to the compost properly now that I have retired.

[@patriciabroussard5696]

What size bin is it and how deep is your bedding

[@rubygreen1249]

So you soak your newspaper? I put myn in dry and it comes out soaked in less than a day. Is it soaked because they are breaking it down?

[@edwinreffell6201]

Thanks too for the excellent tip on feeding compost worms. Years ago I had a 10 litre bucket with bought worms. Though I just threw the waste in it went fine till I put some mackrel scraps in it. It got so hot the worms melted. Did it stink. I could not save 1 worm.

[@angelappmys]

I don't use European night crawlers but the red worms. Do this European worms need to be in not so wet bedding. I ask you because my bean is always so wet that i can't sift it but I'm afraid that if i let it dry i will damage the worms.

[@larrylhall]

I am just experimenting!

[@larrylhall]

They will handle down to 38 degrees and as high as 85 but thrive at anywhere between 65 and 75!

[@poooter1000]

great video's Larry . I have learned so much. but in the process of learning it has just created many more questions. I wont bother asking when you have so many fans that are still waiting for you to answer their questions. we all hope you can find some time to address some of them. God bless and looking forward to knew videos

[@SOCORROGM]

i have feed corn put in the blender an it is super fine

[@US_John]

I read ph level 8.4 with nitrogen soil conditions fits best. What do you think ?

[@waltlars3687]

Rolled oats not instant oats right ? If you had a 2# feed mix 1# oats and 1# cornmeal how many egg shells would you add ? Would a food processer /chopper work as well ? Or a blender ?

[@rubygreen1249]

Hey new worm farmer here. I'm wondering if I put red wiglers in with my night crawlers if they will kill each other off. I ordered 1000 today and have room for them in my night crawler box. I'm wondering because I feel like the red wigglers would help keep their that cleaner since they are really good at composting. I'm planning to use the red wigglers for fertilizer and the nightcrawlers to sell to fisherman

[@Saladon89]

How big of a bin should i use for my 200 euro nightcrawlers? I want to try to keep a steady colony of 500 worms. I am currently using a bin that is 16 L x 11 W inches and is 7 inches deep. Is that enough for 200 worms? and will it be enough for 500 worms??

[@dav1099]

Cool Video Larry, I used to keep worms for fishing when I was a kid, now I', old and want to start fishing and worming again, are you still doing this? Thanks for posting

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Great video and information. where did you get your European nightcrawlers from ?

[@delfindiaz8069]

do u mix the corn mill and the oat mill to feed the worms?

[@JoseAbrilMartin]

Hello, what is the white powder that you feed the worms, what components they carry. Hola, que es el polvo blanco que le echa usted de alimento a las lombrices, que componentes lleva.

[@lancerudy9934]

How long have the bit made for the worms.'. Can you over feed the worms?

[@FOR8YESHUA]

Any recoommendations for an substitute for the Purina? It has Porcine - Pig & Fish meal. I would like a work around those ingredients.

[@anthonymoy4471]

If you only feed with worm food will you only have worms in your bin instead of all the other bugs that come with composting?

[@waltlars3687]

Once the egg shells are nukced is there a self life on them ?

[@chetansriram]

What powder is it sprinkled ?

[@lancerudy9934]

When you start a bucket how long will take be for they start having baby s

[@veronicabe7902]

where do y put your finished worm poop? inside, in the garage. can I put it in the pale outside next to the wall on the north side? will they freeze, i mean their cocoon? thank you

[@RVFreeDa]

My red wigglers plastic box are full of sow bugs. Dang! How do you handle the algae in the pool?

[@Capt_Billy]

What dirt do you start the Nightcrawler bin with?

[@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651]

Peat moss I think

[@dinoharrison5138]

Thank you for the tip Larry. Looks like a Great idea to me. Nice video! God Bless ✝

[@ronveach5117]

What would happen if you raised reds with nightcrawlers in the same bin? Are they carnivorous ?

[@rebeccar5563]

Hi Larry. What is the optimum temperature to keep these worms? What is the warmest and coolest you think they would thrive? I am going to do this, but I am wondering what the best temp is. I am in Ohio.

[@gregboshell4532]

Larry how do you get rid of pot worms? One of my bins have a bunch in it and I can't sell them

[@gregboshell4532]

How much does a pound of the european night crawlers cost

[@ataylorai1]

How often do you feed them? I did sub and will try to watch all the videos but it will take awhile.

[@larrylhall]

I never give them any more food than they will eat in a couple of days! Thanks for watching my video! I appreciate that! Check out all my most popular videos by category on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/

[@jarodboening]

Wow, I would be in fishing heaven!

[@tyler238]

What do you fish for?

[@Luis-zl5cg]

@@tyler238 fish

[@tyler238]

@@Luis-zl5cg lol funny.. a lot of people target a certain species.. u must eat Asian carp🙄😆😆

[@jerrywaters4814]

Worm chow is that all you use to feed your worms?

[@mrcarot5004]

Thank You Larry for sharing your very interesting and helpful videos..

[@billynightmare]

Do you still keep worms?

[@palych8502]

What is the name of this worm. where can I buy.

[@williamcolvin3609]

Have you been able to get the Red Wigglers to grow like the ones from the Soy Bean Mill?

[@anaitisfairy4273]

The liquid that drains from the box is a great liquid fertilizer and allows you to use your scraps (they love tea bags).. If you add some brown material with your scrapes (which is better for your worms anyway) the moisture stays pretty spot on. Brown materials are organic things that sit and won't smell bad over time and are not overly wet. Popular ones include coffee grounds, AGED dead leaves/yard cuttings/grass (do not use fresh of any of those, the material should already be beginning to break down and dry. A leaf/yard pile is awesome for this) , shredded newspaper, chemical free wood pulp/saw dust (in small quantities-they break down very slowly). There may be others but don't give your worms citrus, onion family (onions, scallions, garlic,etc.), or chlorinated water. If you use tap water let it sit and air out over night or more. If you have a yard or garden check out worm tea (made from castings) and free range worms here on YT. There are so many great videos out there from people who know more than I do. Happy worming friends. Be blessed. --Caution,I heard someone crashed their worm farm with cornmeal so do your research and add it slowly.

[@SpudFlier]

I am going to keep mine inside during the winter using coco for bedding. How often do you change your bedding?

[@patriciabroussard5696]

Show me the box are bag of worm chow and the name of it

[@debutica]

Larry, do you prefer a drain bin or not a drain bin?

[@t.richocereus3577]

What does the soil that you are raising them in consist of?

[@larrylhall]

Peat

[@larrylhall]

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[@oldmanhunter59]

Larry, thanks for all of the information you are sharing. I have set up a ben and I have had it going for about two weeks now. I just purchased some night crawlers and worms from a sporting goods store. I wanted to see if I could get them to live. I have some potting soil, pet moss, and a little sand mixed together. I have placed straw and leaves on top. I will feed them about every three days or so with some corn meal, egg shells, and a little coffee. I haven't seen any signs of them reproducing and I was wondering how long that would take and how often should I replace my soil mixture ? Thanks again for all of your information.

[@larrylhall]

That depends on the kinds of worms and how many you have! You will know when it is time to change the bedding it will be very black.

[@jionnie]

Yeah what I was thinking too :) …. I also started juicing carrot , apple , celery , beetroot .. really nice drink , but it is the left over pulp that the worms really love !

[@larrylhall]

Yup

[@laykhom3212]

Can you feed red wigglers to the chickens as source of protein?

[@cactofilo]

Hi mr larry, its the new paper non toxic, can i put in my worm bin all the newspaper i want, thanks

[@larrylhall]

You can however I found they they like peat much better it is what commercial worm growers use!

[@WhimsicalWonderFarm]

Hey Larry just started my night crawlers. What do you use for their bedding? Would you mind sharing your recipe or do you have a vid on it? Thanks so much!

[@TheNoviceGardener]

Larry can this be done with a two bucket system the top bucket I will drill holes underneath If in case I decide to feed worms food scraps, as you said they will be more wet and will have some sort of liquid.

[@larrylhall]

Yes

[@svetlanikolova5557]

Can I give my worms only paper and aged compost as bedding?

[@cathyplantlover2862]

What temperature should I keep the room for them? My red wrigglers seem like they are hibernating!

[@tall5418]

Larry I have a lot of flies in my worm bin even though I have them covered with layers of paper and covered with a lid. What can I do to get rid of them.

[@MrShutterwest]

Use an apple vinegar fly trap.

[@juanotero4821]

Hey Larry just wondering in order to breed them is there like an ideal temperature ? Do you keep them out side or what’s the best temp for them ?

[@larrylhall]

Juan Otero 60 To 75 degrees Fahrenheit

[@acoluthus]

what is the best temperature for earthworms to live / breed in? (I noticed that my red wigglers bred only above certain temperatures/ seasonally, though they were in a 1/2 basement, unheated.) Great info- Thanks! > do you have a method to how you harvest them / for each of their containers?

[@zezo1975]

Can you please tell us about the ingredients of this food?

[@larrylhall]

As they grow and multiply I will split them into 2 tubs!

cut them in half and then you have 2x worms

[@wormpooper1082]

Hey Larry: Do you find that you have to change out the bedding every few months? Last winter mine all died, maybe from overfeeding? Thanks for your input.

[@larrylhall]

Let me help you with your worms! voicebo.com/XDtLQa

[@Bregs21]

hey i just got my european nightcrawlers they dont seem to be laying eggs how long does it take them too? love your videos

[@larrylhall]

They will have to settle in give them a few weeks!

[@Bregs21]

ok thx!

[@billywilliams1344]

what kind of kitchen scrapes can you feed them? I just went fishing and the worms that are still alive i put them in some dirt and want to see if they will breed...but i want to make sure i take good care of them....so what kitchen scrapes can you serve them?

[@upsideadown]

Billy Williams Here ya go: whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/Easywormbin.htm

[@billywilliams1344]

Thanks

[@melissarmt7330]

Have you had any problems with flies and maggots?

[@juliogloria4394]

my earthworms are growing mine are only red wrigglers. can you really have 2 types of earthworms in the bluebox????

[@RunToTheOutdoors]

Can you feed nightcrawlers grits?

[@halsteward1003]

Hi Larry. Like your videos. Been raising mostly Reds, but I had one bucket of European night crawlers. Yesterday I harvested the castings, and I screwed up and they got mixed up with the reds. Will they live / do ok together as a mixed breed. ? I plan to use it in a no til garden setting with plenty of mulch, heavy clay soil. Thanks

[@william8776]

Hal Steward how's it going?

[@oddsquadred]

i mixed mine i feel the reds outnumber them but that could be cause i had a higher initial amount. this is 2 years later no ill effects

[@Schallerotto]

Salute from Brazil! Very interesting vídeos! Do you know if it can be used as bait for fishing in saltwater? Did anyone ever try? I love fishing at the beach and feel tempted to start a worm Box!

[@MrMatthew1969]

hey Larry, thanks for the great videos! I have a quetions for you. I've been trying to raise European nightcrawlers for a while now. but I'm not getting the size that you're getting, they're only a little bit bigger than red wigglers. could my worms not be getting big enough because I only feed them kitchen scraps?

[@noradiaz5720]

how often do you feed your worms

[@larrylhall]

Chicken mash is what you start baby chickens on! It is very fine ground meal!

[@abdulmunim1322]

Hello sir, your video was very interesting, I thinking to start olive farming in morocco in 30 hector, can you please advise me how can i make big quantity of earthworms compost to fulfil my need, i don’t want to use chemical fertiliser, i know it’s a hot country but i will try to arrange bit cool place for worms . Tell me what types of worms i should use ?? Thanks ,,

[@FishingPhoFun]

Do you feed them kitchen scraps at all or just purly feeding them worm chow?

[@larrylhall]

I feed them a combination of both

[@richardjablonskisr.2339]

Hi Larry I have a question I hope you can answer that might help me out I started a worm bin using the African crawlers, now my question is I have a few that started to crawl out of the been I'm using the coco tea with filtered water but it seems that some want to crawl out is this normal? Or am I doing something wrong? Any help on this will be greatly appreciated, and also I would like to comment on all of your informative videos they have been extremely helpful to me. Thanks again Larry for any help you can pass along to me have a great day and best regards.

[@larrylhall]

Check your moisture level you should be able to squeeze the bedding material and have a couple of drops come out! it probably is too dry!

[@ChoxTheMuse]

You have a great assortment of worms =) I started with red wigglers last year and I'm looking forward to warmer weather when I can bring them up from the basement. I'm having so much fun with them! I'm subbing to your channel to learn more! Thanks for a good video =)

[@larrylhall]

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[@ChoxTheMuse]

cool thanks =) I'll check it out!

[@annmantuzzi1012]

Where can you get these worms? Thank you in advance😄

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[@joshcook1664]

Great White is still playing????

[@GeauxGrow]

Worm chow. Great tip. I'll be searching for some. Tfs

[@heidbrain]

what temperature do you keep these at ?

[@debutica]

Larry, do you have lids on your bins or just the newspaper?

[@eddiegonzalez4736]

Hey Kerry where did you buy your European night crawlers ?

[@rashaburton]

Love your video and the series you did really helpful 😊

[@ratrodramblin]

Ive put old loaves of bread in and in two days theyre gone ill try the oatmeal and cornmeal

[@arielcortez7393]

can I use regular earthworms for the composting?

[@ThorCarlton]

Depends on what kind they are. Most kinds yes.

[@johnhowe4723]

Hey Larry , do you sell night crawlers? I’m in southern wi and looking on getting started in raising my own so I don’t have to pay an arm and a leg this summer.

[@357lockdown]

Wow! Some serious worms you have Larry. Thanks for the vid, I just subscribed. I love the idea of "worm chow"!

[@larrylhall]

Thanks

[@doona42]

love your vids...............we just got these Europeans down under.........apart from size how do you tell the difference between the European and the reds (we call them tiger worms)?????........the problem for me is they both have stripes. thanks heaps :)

[@robertpatrene2540]

Hi Larry do you sell your red wiglers & ship to PA. ? I'm just starting out I'm 74 years young &'i want the beautiful composting you guys do.👍😜🇺🇸💈

[@debutica]

Do you use a light over your red wigglers?

[@larrylhall]

Yes

[@debutica]

Thanks for the fast response! Do you sell worms?