Successful Worm Farming
Worm farming, who would want these creepy crawly, slimy creatures? Well, the answer is fishermen, reptile owners, and gardeners. Raising worms is quite simple. We will discuss how to have a successful worm farm and the best nourishing methods to keep them alive.
Starting a Successful Worm Farm
If you raise rabbits, you are well on your way to a successful worm farm. We constructed a box underneath our rabbit cages. We then filled it with top soil, moistened the dirt with a hose. Wait about 2 weeks for the rabbits to do their magic; they will deposit worm food right into the dirt, below the cage. Every other day, turn the dirt and mix the rabbit droppings into the soil. Next step, purchase or dig up worms from the garden. Gently handle your worms as they bruise easily. Dig a small trench, about two-three inches deep, deposit the worms into the dirt, and then gently cover them. Keep your worm beds moist at all times. Do not over do it as worms can drown. After a month or so you will start adding in left over veggies and table scraps, do not add any protein products or dairy food. The worms will start to multiply quickly, in about 3 to 6 months you can start to harvest your worms to add to the garden or sell to your local feed store.
Worm farming is a fun hobby. If you want to sell them, check with our local feed or convenience store. If they sell a fishing license, they will probably be in the market for worms.
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