Moving to a new worm bin
So the idea of 3 smaller worm bins turned out to be a pretty yucky idea. While the bins were OK at first, they just got too hot outside, so each time I added food, even in smaller amounts the worms would head out. So I have consolidated the bins into one larger bin. I think it is a 30 gallon tote that gives me about 6 – 7 square feet of surface area. This should give me the ability to house about 6000 worms and feed them 1-2 pounds of food per day.
So far they seem to like the new bin, and to date have tried to make an escape only one. We do not have a solid lid over the bin, just a piece of plywood with a 1″ support beam to keep it covered, to keep the sun out and the air flow in.
It seems to be working, the bin height is “shrinking” in one end, and when I uncover it there is only castings and a little bit of cardboard.
Something I did discover in dumping the bins is that I sure put lots and lots of cardboard into the worm bin, so they are set for a way on carbon. I have been storing the food scraps in the freezer and then introducing about 1/2 pound of food to the bin every 3rd day. I am hoping this will get them in a happier and cooler consumption cycle.
I’ll get some photos of the new bin soon and get it posted.
