Worm Breeding Step by Step

Chris Bean from Bilsdale Worms reveals the entire cycle used in producing dendrobeana worms for fishing and composting. Visit bilsdale-worms.co.uk for more info or to purchase worms.

[@thegreenviking1422]

I am a worm farmer myself from South Africa. I breed Esenia fetida (red wigglers). I love your setup. Glad to see more farmer actively working to help save our planets soil. :) .Thank you for sharing.

[@jordancaldeira892]

Lekker South Africa

[@macandtech8916]

I'm South African and looking to buy worms. Where do you sell?

[@marklewis4793]

@@macandtech8916 most schools,with grounds,have permaculture veg.gardens,..there'll be worms,and schools appreciate your interest.trade seedlings for worms.

[@thegreenviking1422]

@@macandtech8916 I sell in the capetown area. :)

[@acuacidgaming9486]

@@jordancaldeira892 xD hallo ik ben een Nederlander

[@jacksondaily6311]

Hi Chris. I’ve been buying worms off you for years locally. I had no idea how big an operation you had going on. And just for anyone watching these are the best worms you can buy. Chris is very reliable and friendly. I buy mine for personal use by the kilo every few month but I know a lot of tackle shops buy from chris and they are the best.

[@pradhumansharma9770]

Woah this man does all this work all alone. It does require experience and energy to take care. Its impressive!

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I do mine alone too, at first it was hard but once you have a system it’s just routine.

[@josht4741]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady Is it a comfortable income itself? If one were to do every step alone, I wonder if the labor vs. income something for my next 20yrs. As I just turned 40.

[@janetsawyers8703]

WoW I found this so interesting... never thought I would be sitting glued to my screen watching the process of worm farming. I’m waiting for my compost worms to arrive today alas from France as I’m in Luxembourg. Can’t wait to get started. Love the music it’s so jolly 😃Well done 👍 🐛🐛🐛

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

I tell my Worms how much I love them. It helps them Grow

[@rustywallace3719]

Me too🤣🤣🤣🤣😎😎😎

[@zakariamearrawi]

Thats really true and it applies on worms and plants ♥️

[@anotherharris]

I should try this too

[@johnvanegmond1812]

Told my girlfriend how much I loved her. Married her. Boy has she grown!!!

[@dana102083]

I talk to my worms and plants..and my cats.. We are all responsive beings. I am the hand that feeds them.. I give them care with love.. I am a nurse..now I nurse everything I felt like a grandparent when I saw cocoons haha☺

[@echosquest]

I love the setup. This is amazing.

[@MrsMika]

I love your sifter! It's small, light weight, and easy to work even for a child.

[@Daplin1]

That's what she said....

[@Handlegrip]

I have watched a lot of videos about worms and this has got to be the best one yet. Right to the point and easy to understand. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Hands down one of the best worm videos I've seen so far great job

[@pepecorleone9021]

Amazing man, keep those worms a goin!! The best fertilizer on the planet and the worms break everything down perfectly.

[@tomt637]

Great job they all look nice and healthy and plump, I think I know where I'm getting my next batch of worms. You covered all the bases and made a nice clear demonstration but if you want rid of the noise from the polystyrene audio suppression settings are your friends and fuzzy mic covers work well as mufflers too.

[@NIBricks]

very informative video Chris, thank you for posting

[@campbellsfarm]

I really liked your setup! Thanks for the video.

[@EminenceMM]

Looks like alot of us from South Africa and India doing the worm farms...im glad ....started mine a few months back..and am excited curious and loving the fact that so many ppl are taking to it...

[@boblech7575]

hi BW,Just read your note.Yes i used to buy antibiotic powder for the worms but never seemed to do good. Will try what you suggested.HAVE A HAPPY THANKS GIVING

[@badrdotlife6392]

Sir great video but i barely heard your voice, want to thank you first and wish u all the god’s bless to you for doing this and sharing

[@iindia8383]

Excellent video about worms, keep posting more videos 👌

[@SassyLeeHillius]

Hey what a setup so impressive! You inspire me to go bigger but my apt size won’t accomdate it lol thanks so much.

[@ronaldkoh5281]

I applaud you Chris. You are greater than fishermen and farmers, your methology and mechanism reflect the talent of a genius. You ought to receive greater recognition. I am overwhelmingly amazed by your prolific production with such a compact setup and simplicity in its operations. Perhaps you should consider publishing your work in a wider scale. Kudos to you.

[@kflashcarr888]

I'd even buy a book on the subject!

[@martinbaroi7678]

Great video! Nice to see some more videos with startup process and food ingredient details. Thanks from Bangladesh

[@A-V]

Such small & so densely populated bins. And so many of them. Very cool. Its curious that with only a single video you have nearly 500 subscribers in less than a year. Clearly many others besides myself are interested in your operation. Anyhow, it would be nice to see some more vids showing additional details of your setup and processes. Thanks for sharing!

[@brandonmunden1541]

A V you could start a worm consortium. Why the styrofoam you think? Temperature?

[@GreatJANRBLX]

SOMEBODY TOUCHA MY SPAGHETT

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

AV fan here 😁 🐛 I totally want to know whats in his secret Worm Tea to keep away bugs

[@A-V]

@@onwednesdayswewearpink2761 A couple days ago I was going crazy trying to locate this video & had no luck. And now here it is. Awesome! Thank you for mentioning me in your comment.

[@nigel4321]

@@onwednesdayswewearpink2761 so do I! But I suspect its a mixture worm tea, neem oil and soap. (thats what I would do!)

[@moesanrath]

absolutely glorious set up

[@user-lq2cx3sc2k]

I respect and admire your work, sir. I just have one issue which is the sound quality, i hoped I could hear your words of experience more clearly. Thanks a lot, and god bless you, from Egypt.

[@deemee7329]

great video .. love your operation... trying to get a set up going now... thanks !!!

[@Daplin1]

This is the most interesting group of people I've run across in awhile

[@mattylamb9638]

wow, chris bean.. someone I know from my distant past! hope you are well sir!

[@genuineazzholing304]

Wait, you know the man ?

[@gurinderpalsingh2479]

Very informative, Thanks for sharing, Please take care of yourself, if possible share more of your wisdom

[@mopeaceproductions218]

I an starting a bin, I was using my kitchen scraps to compost , I muss what did you say you are feeding them? And you are doing a great job 👏 !

[@williamgallaher1377]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I subscribed. Looking forward to more videos.

[@AJsGreenTopics]

Great worm bin set up.

[@irishwanderer4206]

and the flower basket thriving behind him is the proof this all matters good video ive got one tub started with a year and has given me eggs and great compost

[@dannyhilton857153]

Really informative video thanks. Do you need to feed the newly hatched worms whilst they're in the incubator?

[@I.am.Mumma.Bear.1]

I’m completely amazed that you have 1 video and 4.93K subscribers 😊💕👍🏽 Bloody brilliant 🇦🇺

[@belfastwormfarm7934]

Thank you for posting this video, it made us want to set up are our worm farm.

[@GonePottyGardening]

Thanks for sharing great info, just subscribed😀

[@MyFamilyGarden]

I'm not a worm farmer but this is really useful information to keep my garden healthy, thank you!

[@haroldabbot7763]

great video Chris very informative Steve Australia

[@longdang5175]

Thanks for sharing this video, very simple set up the worms farm.

[@NMagturo]

Thank you for your awesome video. Were those worm bins made specifically for Vermiculture or did you repurpose something? If so, what are they?

[@rubyewiggins4926]

I wish I did because it looks like you've got a great system set up there

[@chickenLegs2.0]

Amazing now I know why they are so expensive to buy. A lot of hard work and time put into it.

[@badrdotlife6392]

Can you please make more videos of how often we should feed them and what dry mails are best and whats the content of that magic tea spray u add, thanks very much

[@hooktenpushups]

amazing vid, great find

[@smezley50]

Looking to start a wormy myself and came across your video, totally fascinating home set up you have there. I understand that the red wrigglers are better for composting, do you not breed them.

[@kathleenwest2381]

Very impressive set up. Wished I could have understood what you were saying better.

[@mickpoultney]

What peat are you using , normal multi purpose ? loved the video ........

[@bisdakpinoy3428]

Please make another video. I would greatly appreciate that. Thanks much.

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Best worm farm tutorial! Ty

[@bingbangbongmukbang3015]

Amazing video !

[@simonbailey5944]

Hi Chris great vid,May i just ask do you used mains water or do you used rain water pumped in.Do you used a bag inside a bag to send or just one bag.thank you

[@dongrant6371]

Thanks for such an informative video. It is great and well done Chris. One question: Do you feed the cocoons/worms during the hatching period. Great stuff.

[@olgarebman2538]

Yes , it’s really important to know , please answer !

[@zezo1975]

Dear Sir, Is it possible to know the ingredients of the powder that you are spreading on worms?

[@4BelcourtPlace]

I have made 4 worm bins and do get the worm tea from each. It appears that my larger worms have disappeared but can see many small baby like worms. Did I do something wrong or is this a natural part of the evolution. Was it something in the products I was composting? Would appreciate your insight from you and your group.

[@hengkrypov2106]

great to see your activity. I hope . i will learn more about your good experience. Thank you uncle

[@jwatson1601]

Enjoyed the video and the music. those worms are like pork sausages wow!

[@belfastwormfarm7934]

Awesome video

[@user-zh4kr8vk2y]

What do you add when you prepare soil for worms, peat and some white powder? What's that white powder?

[@gigid9606]

I really couldnt hear a single word he was saying but it was very fascinating. I wondered what time of year he started the eggs, anyone ?

[@RICorruptionBusters]

Awesome videos!!!! What is the ratio for the worm bedding material mixture??

[@yigitcelik86]

What are you feeding with before give them water? I couldn't recognize the material.

[@hamzauzan3338]

Yigit Celik adam Tavuk paletini toz haline cekilmisini veriyor.

[@Kalpapada]

Basalt powder in worm farm? I know worms need something to help grinding our waste (their food). Coffee grounds are good for this but I don't drink coffee. I have a lot of basalt powder instead, certified - for gardening purposes. Can I use this?

[@elizabethsansom6447]

😎👍🏻 Very nice video thanks for sharing

[@cheffsolo7739]

Great video Sir I subscribe to your Channel to continue learning from you.

[@olgarebman2538]

Best worms video !!!

[@Zlinky111]

Great video. Thank you. 👍😁

[@stephenrooneyphotographywa9428]

great video thanks for sharing

[@MM-rr2rf]

What is the music.... we love it.... it is our happy start the day music

[@garlicmanuk762]

thanks for the tips sir

[@sunhannah2937]

Super organised

[@anthonymajcan4985]

Sure is a great video. I'm a hobby worm farmer and want to make a business of it. Your video is inspirational to me. Any more videos coming out? I hope so . Thank you

[@bloggalot4718]

I would like to know how you make dry paper pulp (powdered paper)?

[@michaelmadison883]

anyone have any idea on the "worm tea" he sprays on the worms to fight pests and provide microbe to help them grow?

[@rodoxfalconi18]

what is the yellow/white grain that you chuck over the peat?thanks

[@gonefishong4923]

What kind of worm are they. What a great set up! Love your work

[@michaeldvorak8140]

gone fishong I figure that since he bought them from a Dutch supplier the worms are known in the US as European Nightcrawlers.

[@mypinkladycrafts]

what is the powder you put into the new beds (after putting in the peat moss)?

[@MikeB-jz5mh]

It was dry pulp.

[@jayuppercase3398]

A few questions Where can you buy breathable bags? Do you put the bag in a box before postage? What kind of worms are these? Great video and set up

[@bilsdaleworms2173]

you can buy breathable bags from most packaging firms.bags are put in a bag before posting.the worms are dendrobaenas

[@caciocavalloster]

Bilsdale Worms Bilsdale Worms hello great set up. Is the process the same for raising red wrigglers? Also you say we can buy the breathable bags at packaging stores but is there a model or special name to ask for? Thanks!

[@gutersteinker]

What a nice music!

[@janetsawyers8703]

It’s jolly😊

[@whenpigsfly3271]

What is the name of the song/artist?

[@BantuAzania]

No gloves... Wow. You're a super hero.

[@Loveyko10]

Pretty nice... I have worms cooking in my backyard vermi compost

[@juvaniesubiate9002]

nice ... wish to have a set up like that

[@mahasensuralkar1021]

great project,

[@lnylth]

What is the white powdery stuffs that you are adding to the trays?

[@NIBricks]

Great video and very informative . Can I ask What stops your worms climbing out of the box ?

[@pjd2709]

Keeping them well fed, in summer you may need to feed them a couple of times a week and in the colder months just once every 2-3 or 4 weeks, but you have to keep your eye on them. The sure sign of them leaving is not enough food...!

[@NIBricks]

@@pjd2709 Thank you for your reply

[@pjd2709]

You are welcome, look further down the page I have added some more to other posts. I've had my work factory since about 2008 if not before, and I know the worms just have a cycle, but I have not bought anymore worms to keep them in there, they have laid eggs and there are all sorts of sizes so you know that they are happy. Shredded paper is good too.

[@majorincrim7372]

@Bilsdale Worms if it wasn’t for guys like you making these great videos I would have never discovered worms. Any sage advice for a new wormer that wants to worm? Thank you for sharing.

[@NIBricks]

@@majorincrim7372 check our Belfast worm farmers videos

[@MRamor888]

Hello sir... care to ask what that White powder you are mixing? Dried ____? Thank you sir

[@gregboshell977]

what size mesh do you use for the eggs

[@skerriesrockart]

You have inspired me to start my own worm farm..my video is just up

[@andrewmullins4094]

how many worms can be put in each Styrofoam bin? and i took your advise and got some from my local fish market, How did you get the fish smell out lol. that was a rough trip home.

[@SemiPolymath]

Hey Andrew, to get rid of the fish smell, leave the trays out in the sun a few days or use a strong UV light. Even if it doesn't completely eliminate the smell, you'll want it anyway to kill any Vibrio bacteria impregnating the trays, since that can kill the worms. Also, don't handle them if you have any cuts on your hands--use gloves--since bacteria entering cuts can sometimes be very nasty.

[@vlka6347]

...super práce, každej rybář závidí...

[@j.reneewhite915]

I would love to know the annual income from this worm farm. Thanks

[@AUTIS-LONE-WOLF_SCHIZO]

Renee White 1$

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

@@AUTIS-LONE-WOLF_SCHIZO not nice or true

[@AUTIS-LONE-WOLF_SCHIZO]

Elizabeth Barrett I really care that I offended you

[@estherfan4021]

I used to see lots of worm eggs in my bin, since last October, I did not see them at all, but there are new baby worms appearing, and why the eggs disappearing? thank you for helping with this.

[@bilsdaleworms2173]

Hi Esther.If you are seeing baby worms there must have been eggs.They are very difficult to see.

[@barbt.1171]

You are using a mixture of peat and whatever initializing a worm bed? And what do you feed them?

[@bilsdaleworms2173]

We use a paper pulp with the peat at a ratio of 3 parts peat to 1 part paper pulp.the worms are fed finely ground 17% protein chicken layers pellets

​@@bilsdaleworms2173 Sorry sir. Could you please tell me about the ingredient of peat?

[@bobwebber8521]

Garden shed a definite location for this purpose. Don't know if I would be holding anything in my mouth after handling the worms and medium. Thanks for the look in though.

[@texsw9029]

What types of media and feed are used in the video?

[@scottramsey3535]

Where did you get the styrofoam trays from? They look like commercial pack grape lids. And the styrofoam is breathable, right? I like your set-up. I assume trial and error system over the years. However you got it, I like it and I think I will change my system and set-up. Thanks for the video.

[@bilsdaleworms2173]

The styrofoam trays are used salmon boxes usually available free from fish merchants.They are cut down to a depth of 4/5 inches.This allows more stacking space.The lids are cut to fit inside the boxes allowing 1/2 inch round the edges for air to circulate

[@nikkismith7154]

@@bilsdaleworms2173 Fascinating & Most Practical Setup ! May I ask What you feed them ? Nikki From Tasmania, Australia 🙂

[@kellyroup6665]

Can you see the cocoons inside of a worm before they excrete or lay them? I have some that I'm starting in a couple of 5 gal. buckets and some have yellow lumps inside their heads. Are those cocoons that haven't come out yet?

[@bilsdaleworms2173]

The eggs are formed when two worms intertwine.As they pull apart the eggs are formed,not inside their heads

[@clayhooten7274]

What do you feed them?

[@allumino-allyoumind6440]

He is a pro at this

[@fredb4816]

Sir what kind of powder you're using for feeding worms? Thank you...

[@caryyoung4710]

I had to listen carefully. Ground egg layer pellets for poultry

[@snoopylyn9065]

Chicken pellets

[@lizaym5859]

I replied it multiple times and still can not get what he was saying. His voice is to soft and the bg music is too loud lol .... All i can hear is peat and then he put what alot of white stuff i can not capture

The first powder is dried paper pulp, and the second is... I can't hear it.

[@moesanrath]

looks like ground up corn meal to me or chicken feed pellets

[@cashew4496]

Spraying manually is giving you free exercise as well .

[@flambatious]

Layers Chicken pellets as worm feed ?