Why is my worm farm not working?

Quite a few worm farm problems happening here! Overfeeding, too many carbs, no bedding, rotting food, some friendly pests and probably a foul smell… Make sure your worms are always comfortable. Provide sufficient worm bin bedding and ensure the moisture level of worm bin is moist (but not too moist!!!).

Are Wormeries cruel?

Wormeries are not cruel, they mimic the worms natural environment and the worms get cared for to a high standard. It is likely that some people will not agree with this and will dislike the worm farm setup used to house the worms.

How long can you keep a Wormery without any worms dying?

Effective but expensive and far from essential. Coffee grounds and tea bags. Worms are quite happy for two to three weeks without feeding.

Are Wormeries good?

Then I discovered wormeries. They are perfect for small and garden-less homes because they need little space and make compost much faster than a compost bin once they are established. Getting a wormery made me look at food waste in a new way. In goes waste food, out comes new life: the best fertiliser you can get.

Why are my worms not moving?

Worms instinctively avoid light sources, so will not crawl if a light is on above them. If your worms still seem intent on escaping, it’s because something is not right in your system. Try removing some of this excess food waste and add extra dry shredded paper to your system.

How do you tell if your worms are happy?

Their poop is called “castings,” and it is very good for soil and plants. If the worms are happy and healthy, we will have lots of castings to help seeds get a good start in the spring.

Do worms breed in a Wormery?

Best Worms for Fishing to Breed in a Wormery The only ones easy to keep are composting worms. Tiger Worms. European Nightcrawler (Eisenia hortensis or Dendrobaena veneta)

What is the difference between a Wormery and a compost bin?

A wormery isn’t the same as a compost bin. A wormery is usually a tiered system containing worms that munch through your kitchen waste (but not meat or fish) and provide you with liquid fertiliser and worm casts, which will give you useable compost in as little as six months. People either love or hate wormeries.

How do I know if my worms are happy?

Worms can eat half their weight in food every day! Their poop is called “castings,” and it is very good for soil and plants. If the worms are happy and healthy, we will have lots of castings to help seeds get a good start in the spring. We will also have more worms than we have today.

How often do you change worm bedding?

After worms are added, bedding should be kept moist but not soggy and the top 6 to 8 inches turned every 7 to 10 days to keep it loose. About every 6 to 9 months the old bedding should be replaced with properly prepared new bedding.

Can you put dog poo in a Wormery?

Yes you can put dog poo in a wormery, the worms will break down the waste and turn it into vermicompost and liquid fertilizer, just like a regular wormery that recycles food waste.

Do Wormeries attract rats?

A well managed wormery will not attract rats. Keep the wormery sealed with the lid, do not leave food deposits around the wormery from when you have fed your worms and you will be fine.

What is in the wormcity housing?

The Wormcity housing is exactly the same as our other wormeries however it does not contain worms, bedding or worm food. This wormery is perfect for those who want to upgrade an existing wormery. The housing comes with a tap and instructions.

What makes a good wormcity wormery?

A Stable Base. The Wormcity Wormery is sat on a square base, this is very strong and secure. No legs to fall off or overturn. Worm steps in the sump. Although composting worms live on the surface, some naughty ones seem to want to live in the sump.

Why add an extra tray to my Wormery?

Adding the extra tray gives more time for the worms to do their magic!. The Wormcity 100Litre is our best selling wormery. Its always best to buy the biggest wormery you can, as having more trays makes it more efficient and easier to separate the worms from the finished product.

When is the best time to set up a worm wormery?

Essential moulds and bacteria’s will need to move in to help break the waste down so that the worms can consume it.. Therefore if you set up the wormery in the autumn / winter and add a really small amount of food the worms will be ready and raring to go when the temperature eventually warms up.