I want to raise nightcrawlers. How do I do this?

Answer 1

Create a worm bed. A local sporting good store may have a kit. But just make a bed and they pretty much take care of themselves.

Answer 2

Hello, First you want to build a holding box Approx.4' wide x 6' long x 48" height . The best material suggestions are block and if you use wood you have to line your box with some material the worm can not burrough through( or the worms will escape) also keep the worm box out of the direct sun and under an enclosed area to keep the rain out. The first part of the box you want to fill with compost, News paper, and manure. ( about 24" height ) Next you add your worms. Then you place top soil & fill dirt over the worms and fill the box up to about 2" from the top. After that your worm box is mostly self contained. always make sure the soil is a little moist fo keep them happy. You can throw friuts and vegetables on th eworm pile, I've even seen people put there table scraps in. This makes for happy reproduction. I know , We sell and work in the bait woods in the Appalachicola forest here in the Panhandle of Florida.You can look up a study that the University of Pennsylvania completed in there Agriculture Department also. Alot of people try and sell you products on line to "Grow your worms in" check and make sure that they are still in business. The most cost affective way to build your worm bed is how I am telling you. Worms sell for $5.oo a cup. Baiters Like myself are paid $25.00 a can of 500 worms.We average 25-40 cans a day between 2 of us and we are in the bait woods from 4:30am til 8:00 am.

Answer 3

This has never failed me,,,and BTW I didn't have to purchase or add worms.

If possible get at least one rabbit, and cage for its comfort. Place it in an area where you can compost, then just feed the bunny and let his droppings do their thing.

Under the cage, throw other food waste, grass cuttings, etc, and turn the soil occassionally,,,even wet ot regularly.

The droppings from a rabbit are an organic means to great to soil for one thing. Plus his food uneaten will also fall through and add to the entire process. The area can be a great compost bin, and very soon you will find when you turn under last nights leftovers, that worms have found a home there.

Rev. Steven

Answer 4

walmart sell a cotainer and a starter "food and dirt" kit... it's cheap and easy... other wise just get a large container like a 5 gallon bucket or larger fill witha mix or dirt, mulch and any food scraps you might have on hand add a few worms and give it time... also keep the dirt moist and out of direct su ...will do better if placed in a shaded place.make sure there are drain hols in the bottom and sides of the bucket before adding anything..give it time and you'll have more worms than you can count!!!

Answer 5

Carefully

Answer 6

bury a large container with small drainage holes in the bottom, fill with mulch, add worms