How to care for an earthworm??????

Question

My 3 year old daughter recently took a science class (gardening). On the last day, they sent her home with a "mini composter"---an earthworm! The container had instruction to release the worm in the garden in two days. We live in Wisconsin. It's 16 degrees outside and there's 10 inches of snow already on the ground. Is it feasible to try to keep the worm alive until spring? What do I do with it? It surely can't stay in it's current "home", which is nothing more than a condiment container. Help!!!!

Answer 1

Keep the worm cool. Keep the top off the container. Put a little vegetable peelings on top the soil. Keep the soil damp, but NOT soggy. Your friend will be fine. Release him in the spring so he can make a big family. Good luck! :) Arum

Answer 2

Worms are pretty low-maintenance, and can live for a few years. Assuming your daughter's worm is relatively young and healthy, I see no reason why it wouldn't survive to spring in the right habitat. A bigger container is wise. If you can, bring in some soil from outside and let it warm up before moving Mr. Worm in. To keep him happy as can be, I'd suggest mixing damp peat moss with the soil and of course regularly adding compost and organic material for him to eat. Keep it in a dark place and make sure the habitat stays moist.

Good luck. :]

Answer 3

Hey,
Use a coffee can or something about that size and then layer sand and then soil(several layers), moisten the soil very well, cover it all with leaves or other organic matter ans close the lid. Make sure to punch holes so the worms can breathe and keep the soil moist...good luck

Answer 4

Check out this website and click on some of the links:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/organic/compost.cfm
You might think about getting some company for the little critter...

Answer 5

i dont think they even live till spring. i say squash it. worms r gross.