Converting Old Freezer Into Outdoor Worm Bin

[@robertevans8024]

What impressed me the most about this video is that you are including your son in the experience and what he is learning about raising worms. Memories that will last a lifetime. Quality time.💟

[@donnawoodford6641]

My son would be totally dismantling it, curious to know how the parts are put together.

[@sergemarlon]

No kidding. It seems like most of the comments in other videos are of grown people talking about what their parents is grandparents right them about catching and working with worms when they were kids. They seem very fond of those memories.

[@justkeepgoing2657]

My parents gave us their deep freeze when they sold there house and went to work on the road. I’ve had it for 5 years and it’s finally gone. In the time I’ve had it we’ve built a house, had a third kid, and started a homestead. I’m going to be composting scraps, yard debri, and rabbit poop with worms in this freezer. Over 20 years and it’s still serving our family and helping us keep food on the table when things get tough.

[@murthunt1047]

Shit story

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

Had mine since my three teenage children had stomachs like bottomless pits. That was 16 years ago. Remember Crisco? I loved it❤, as it done everything for me. I F##king hate shopping.

[@JJamiah]

@@jojozepofthejungle2655my freezer is 22 years old, has been through 4 sons, the closing of Sears where I bought it, Hurricane Irene 5 feet of water, Hurricane Sandy and a couple of light flooding of the basement! She’s been a fighter when needed. Wow your comment got me to thinking about my old Beckie! Wow thank you for that

[@johac7637]

I have had one of these going for several years, our old chest freeze was repurposed, now I have 2 on the go. After the one is full I make a second batch, and move the complex one onto our raised beds. I use alfalfa pellets and peat moss mix, for the base , or even used a bale of hay, I mounted a 2" valve on the drain, let the original hay/peat soak for several days, then drained into a large 400gallon tote, and filled with water to use as a watering tea, then let the alfalfa compost usually takes a week + and when heat is gone dump grocery store veggie scraps, Starbucks coffee waste. and bump some of my soil on it, and if needed a few handfuls of worms from bin. My 0.5 organic matter Arizona desert soils are alive with worms, cover crops, wood chips, manure, alfalfa hay, pellet plant wastes. And neighbors get to benefit from my food forest. It sure is better than watching Fox News getting mad at the blame for food prices, get to share and bring cheer and good tasting food to neighbors. Let's ask what can I do for America, not what Gov can do for me. Cheers.

[@joyabia682]

YASS! Love your take. No need to sit around watching the news and getting mad. What can we do for ourselves!

[@jessesmomma6246]

Yes...all this

[@differentkim]

"Is this a mama worm?" "Is this a dada worm?" Have fun explaining that one! lol This was great content. The freezer seems like a perfect bin. Thanks.

[@zpoedog]

I have an old freezer that I was planing to take to the dumps. Thanks to you I have a good repurpose worm bin.

[@daveclark8726]

Don’t forget to put a lock on the freezer. In Florida the law says you have to remove the door of throw away refrigerator and freezers because kids can climb in. My grandmother put a paddle lock on her freezer so I couldn’t climb in and get stuck.

[@74jbates]

Can't get stuck in this... He drilled holes and covered them with mesh. Plenty of air in this box.

[@toxicyt723]

Thanks for this just acquired 1 of these today and will be building a hydro dip tank out of it. You are the only person on youtube converting a standing freezer instead of a chest. Gave me a starting point.

[@robinettefamilyfarm3510]

I’m glad it helped you. It will be real easy to make one water tight. You could completely line it with thin plexiglass and silicone if you needed too.

[@lidiasoares5675]

Wow!! I wish I had your skills! Thank you for the detailed instructions. God bless you and your family!

[@racebiketuner]

Great vid! Folks on a tight budget can mix one part peat moss with two parts coir.

[@floridawaterboys3489]

Growing up in Florida an old refrigerator is one of the most used items for a worm bed that and a bathtub. Refrigerators were good because they kept out the 100 degree weather.

[@robinettefamilyfarm3510]

I was hoping it would help keep out the harsh weather. That is the only reason I haven’t had an outdoor bed yet. It rarely gets over 100 here in Kentucky but we do get several upper 90 days in the middle of summer and it gets down to the single digits some during winter. I’m excited to see how they do in it.

[@561REALTLK]

My granny currently has both in her backyard. I'm watching this to see how I can better streamline and consolidate her beds so she doesn't have so much up keep. She's 88 and I told her I'll help keep her hobbies going but we gotta get more efficient.

[@mikefeddersen2476]

​@@robinettefamilyfarm35100:01 any updates on the worm farm?

[@zachamania]

I just love getting to see my friend again - awesome job Josh. 👏

[@robinettefamilyfarm3510]

Thank man!

[@hopehope938]

I am amazed with your creativity abilities! Thank you for posting!

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Hello from my northwest Florida homestead. I was looking for videos on repurposing my chest freezer that quit working. I have vermicomposted on a small scale before and that was the first thing I thought about to repurpose the chest freezer. My second choice is to use it as a large ice chest, my third choice is possibly a root cellar, but not really sold on that idea, and I also saw some people using theirs as a raised bed but not sure about that one either.

[@ronaldhutsonsr1535]

Good job. This was one of the best videos of starting a worm bin I've seen.

[@susanmyer1]

Wonderful idea! I was looking for a bath tub but have decided on a freezer instead. Thanks so much.

[@tonydanielleirby9180]

How has the worm bed done. This is 3 years old now and we just found it. We are wanting to do the same..But knowing any new update would help

[@imjoekang]

Great video, thank you. I hope you and your family are well! I am also wondering like the people above me of an update. I randomly found your video and it's quite interesting. I have an old freezer that I would like to try with. Please when you are able, update us on the success or even mishaps, I would like to learn as much as possible.

[@charleyt4965]

HEY do you have a update on this? thanks

[@JimJWalker]

OMG! I have a broken very large old freezer I planned to take to the dump! Thank you!

[@robertevans8024]

This video was a year ago. I hope there is an update video someplace. 🙏😁I'll be looking. 👍👍🐝🐞🦋🌻

[@chriskladis9522]

I shared with a group if your in a cold area, you could save the internal wiring for the defrost cycle and provide moderate heating for below zero and not freeze. A real simple timer or thermostat could easily operate it.

[@markblairharley2890]

I was in the market for an old bath tub But now changed my plans thanks to your great vid cheers

[@davidgroves4512]

Thank You! You show us the best steps.

[@pedromq7807]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 next step is temove the bottom, add some oipes and turn it into a CFT Worm Bin

[@robertevans8024]

They sell soffit vent caps with screening that would fit into your holes depending on what size you use and they are decorative.

[@kallepunkken]

Worms are cool

[@woutervandenbosch8161]

Damn what a briliant solution!! I love it, thx for sharing this!!

[@RodeoCowgirl-55]

You could use plastic canavas same way as hardware cloth. I have some so that would work. People get them in craft stores as they make tissue boxes or ornaments out of plastic canvas etc etc. They have different sizes, too. I cut circle ones and put them on top of my shaker in my kitchen.

[@bethaltman9436]

Do you use this just for raising the worms or do you also take the soil and add to garden beds?

[@jessesmomma6246]

How do you shred the cardboard

[@FatihKarakurt]

Smart. This can work all seasons outdoors.

[@nathanwilby1116]

tip for future if you hole saw a 3inch hole in a piece of wood you can lay it on top of your mesh and hole saw your circles out using the wood as a guide instead of a pilot bit

[@garden2356]

If you juice the food scraps and add the juice to cardboard with rain water and add the food pulp from the juicing process to the damp cardboard, and coffee grinds and tea leaves, ground banana, it helps speed up the process.

[@chachadodds5860]

Great video. Great project. Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@netretailer]

Those worms have it good, nice work!

[@garden2356]

If you farm black soldier flies eggs, larvae, and maggots, their compost, compost tea, they will help your compost and also collect it for sale. If you sell the worm eggs etc. Both species will give you a decent income if sold in the right place

[@Growing_Green]

awesome idea and very informative. thanks for sharing!

[@albertgjohnston]

Have you tried putting coco coir at the bottom and separate with a weed cloth, or burlap? Then add the worm grow medium on top. I have not done this but will do it today in a 17 gallon worm bin.

[@7munkee]

I stripped an old fridge in less than 3 minutes with a torch and about $5 worth of propane/oxygen. I even burned the holes with the torch. Just keep a jar of water to quench the fires from the insulation.

[@RJSoftware2000]

Much appreciated. Subscribed. Do you recommend using heating pad during winter or will it do fine as is? I live in Ocala Florida zone 9a. We drop to 25 degrees sometimes. Your knowledge appreciated

[@balamurali9482]

Any updates on how you harvested the compost ?

[@andrewrichardson562]

Be Careful when setting up a worm bin like this. I went from 4 - 28 Gal totes that I did well in to a freezer like this. Hoping to increase out put and have less work. I'm not sure where I went wrong but the freezer bin built the way they show all looked good. I set up the freezer bin like I would a 28 Gal tote proportionally for the size. The freezer bin ended up getting way to hot and killed about 2 thousand worms. I would like to see a play by play youtube video on how this works in the 80 to 90 degree temps. The 28 Gal totes never got to hot! Any Ideas?

[@karenbee1898]

There's an old freezer in the shed of the old cottage I just purchased...this is what I plan to do with it.

[@stevensawyers6906]

Hi im looking forward to your update on the freezer bin. What do you use for the worm food powder?

[@RodeoCowgirl-55]

I been looking around for good paper shedder that would do cardboard. What shedder should I get?

[@miamited69]

I use a 6 sheet and tear the corrugated cardboard down to a few inches each side.

[@darlagips]

Was just wondering how the bed was after that couple of weeks? Are you still adding to it?

[@لاشئ-ك2ن]

How was the farm after three years?

[@philandhannahslittlefarm1464]

Great way to use an old freezer!

[@gloryb5513]

Can you please tell me your average winter temperature? Thanks!

[@julianandrefredriksen5848]

I use shredded paper. Get it from the local bank. Like it better than cardboard

[@patricstoehr3233]

Hi, great idea! Unfortunately, I do not understand English! can you tell me what kind of white powder that was? Approximately how many worms did you put in the box? Thank you in advance for your answer!

[@debmattosky3021]

It was Corn mill or maze ground

[@GWBarker]

Saw the Plexi and thought for sure a viewing window was going to be installed. But then the thought of the condensation.

[@federicomachon8841]

Great 👍 Been doing that a long time. At least were I live all I do is put a pice of plastic whit a drain They live plastic

[@mln19631]

How would the worms do in the heat? It’s 100° quite regularly here in the South. I could put bins in an out building that would keep direct sun off the bins and maybe a little cooler, but not much. We’re go too much to try swapping out ice jugs. I need a set it and forget it system that can handle idle periods.

[@robinettefamilyfarm3510]

As long as it stays in the shade it should do pretty good in hot weather. If the outdoor temperature stays 100 for several days though it will heat up the bin no matter how good it is insulated. I would partially burry the bin in a shaded location if our summers got crazy hot. That will use the earths consistent cool temperature to help regulate the bin during the harsh weather.

[@nenaenriquez3480]

Here in AZ I feed them cooked compost-manure and/or coffee grounds, crashed eggshells, woodchips. Always under shade and sometimes I even throw some ice-cubes over top.

[@kennyskipper2899]

Are you going to keep the lid open or closed

[@brentparker4588]

I’m looking for the follow up to the freezer bed. Where is it at? How’d it do? Were there issues with the temp or moisture control?

[@garden2356]

Aww Really helpful. 😊 thanks. Love your American accent and cute boy 😍 ❤

[@shawnboger4329]

So do you keep it outside for winter. Or would it work in a winter state

[@lolitabonita08]

love the idea of reusing the freeZer...

[@robertbailey8570]

i did a ice chest freezer for my worms ,,what type of wire and size did you use to make you strainers out of also do you use it to strain your worms when harvesting you soil ? also if ordered please provide ..thnks

[@melodylamour6123]

I seriously appreciate your detailed video. Thank you.

[@jessesmomma6246]

Why do you need to put it through a sifter is that for rocks or large pieces of wood

[@Sam-lk6eo]

Would there be any harsh chemicals to worry about, Holding the cardboard and paper together ?

[@wadewilson5296]

How are the worms?

[@bullhead520]

This will be a first for me and I was wondering what would I be using eggshells for, if it would be helpful. Thanks, James

[@markblairharley2890]

As the worms have no teeth they need grit either oyster shells or egg shells to digest their food The recommend with egg shells you should microwave them for a little while to kill off any salmonella You need a small separate bowl of water putting in the microwave with the egg shells to save damaging the microwave

[@morganmahan9049]

Love this! Subcribed! Currently adding it to our little homestead. Can you use other moss? What alternatives do u for leaf grow, and organic regular compost? Also, shredded cardboard is surprisingly very hard to find. Do u shred your own? Can't wait to watch more to learn more! Thanks!

[@muhammadsalman4060]

Great idea. Just wondering if this will protect them from -45 winter. Definitely want to try this out.

[@floridawaterboys3489]

Muhammad Salman I think it would keep them safe without the holes! Once you make those air holes you're losing your insulation and letting the cold in! And how much cold depends on how many and how big you make the holes!

[@muhammadsalman4060]

@@floridawaterboys3489 I am just thinking of the thickness of the wall and R value of the insulation in this case compared to the houses

[@robinettefamilyfarm3510]

I would say with a little extra care they would do fine in -45 for a period of time. My thoughts for this winter even though it only gets to the lower teens and sometimes single digits here is to put gallon jugs filled with hot water in the bed a couple times a day or if you don’t care to use a little electricity you could put a reptile heat mat on top of the bedding during the harsh weather to give them a safe haven to flock too. Adding extra food to get the bed hot composting would help to but it isn’t consistent. -45 is crazy cold though. 🥶

[@tjardvanderven2664]

Put wheels under it. Or a frame with wheels. You can drive it inside to protect it from the winter.

[@racebiketuner]

If you have a source of 110V power, you can incorporate 2' x 4' seedling heat mats. This size is typically 100 watts.

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for you're video and info]👍

[@chrystani22]

What kind of worms are these. Sorry very new but want to learn. Are they meal worms? Or earth worms? Hoping to use an old standing fridge for this to help with poultry feed

[@jazstar7681]

In case you didn't find an answer to your question... the type of worms are called Red Wrigglers.

[@catmandont100]

Last time I put that much effort into a freezer, my Mother-in-law turned up missin'.

[@des8616]

What kind of a shredder do you have that can handle cardboard, please?

[@woutervandenbosch8161]

Damn dude, this is a bad ass worm farm!

[@jessesmomma6246]

Thanks, u just answered my question

[@blackw369]

I did something similar, but it was with black soldier fly larvae.

[@Gillilansisland555]

How long has it been running for now and have you had any problems with it.

[@danielwdunn]

How'd it go with this project?

[@لاشئ-ك2ن]

How was the farm after three years?🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@SoyWilox]

whats the white dust that you put in 26:20 ?

[@debmattosky3021]

Corn mill

[@morganmahan9049]

Also I'm using 500 uncle Jim's nightcrawlers to start in mine, should I add something special since they will just be getting started?

[@joshslackslack8115]

Have any update videos on the worms like the video

[@charliesmith9528]

FYI please make the old fridge easy to open in case some curious child was to get inside,,heard horror stories about kids suffocating in old freezers..my dad had one of these back 65 years ago,,he even had a old wooden boat he used,,we always had plenty bait and lot of fisherman would buy from dad worms and crawdads

[@liamliam5341]

He cut venaltion holes, so that should help for someone to hear a kid, and give them oxygen.

[@joannthompson765]

Have u done update on freezer bin of worms

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

This is a good idea

[@jenniferbunker2757]

how do you keep bears away from it ?

[@tay12334]

will you make a updated video on this?

[@belladonna1083]

Wheres the freon all the research says it can kill you and its very toxic if come in contact with it ..was it that round canister thing ir was it in the coils tooo..I really want to do this safely

[@shandysgarden]

I'm going to be using a a giant cooler that has no wheels or cart anymore Sidenote* 1 CUBIC YARD fills up a pickup truck so... I think you meant FEET😉

[@mayshomesteadchronicles]

Thx for sharing!

[@TheJarheadEntrepreneur]

Great way to recycle a fridge and awesome size for a bin. Great Job brother. Keep Crushing It!!! Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...~The Jarhead Entrepreneur

[@tonywyant8957]

do you have any tips as to how I can stop mold from growing on top of my inside worm beds??

[@robinettefamilyfarm3510]

More ventilation usually helps. Your bedding might be a little to damp to causing condensation on the lid.

[@TheowlFreedompharms]

Very Cool!🌳😁👍🌳

[@rhw7879]

No update on this?

[@MistressOP]

good idea.

[@gcraigen78]

How did the freezer worm bin turn out kinda sad that is the last video on this channel 1 year ago

[@robinettefamilyfarm3510]

It turned out good. Not as easy to maintain as the tote bins though. I had a lot of trouble with heat in it this last summer.

[@jjonson8080]

Can we get some more worm vids I'm just learning

[@twochknsoftaco]

Wonder if you could do something like this with a medium size mini fridge

[@racebiketuner]

Absolutely!

[@abdullahgamezer9516]

U have v good son one day may we ask him about how we do worm farm put my quastion now how we ventelated the box and how we ajusti ng the teemprature

[@mmzgrow4338]

I just received 500 red wigglers and 500 European night crawlers how long before I can harvest the worm castings

[@somewhatinformed1208]

bigger is for less work. build smaller if you need to run out of room for worms quicker.

[@sunayakong8537]

I would have made the mesh circles, square. it would have been easier to cut.

[@warning4664]

Will the worms survive in a freezer during the winter ?

[@RodeoCowgirl-55]

I thought same, too. I only started one small bin last week in my house.

[@nonyabusiness9747]

The music at about 22 minutes is much cooler on 1.75 speed.

[@lmfo8176]

Gooood