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Acclimation Anxiety

Hey there crazy composters, I wanted to share a recent experience I had with the ol' red wigglers that seems to happen quite often...the initial freakout phase. I'm noticing it seems rather common that the first few days of having a new worm bin results in worms trying to escape and run all over the place...why is this happening? Chances are, it's due to the main variables: Container (and oxygen), proper food, bedding. One thing to remember, is when you receive a shipment of worms, they just spent a few days in a tiny box...so chances are that's why they seem a little weird at first. They either appear dead, or hyperactive. I still remember when I got my last pound of worms...I put them in their new home, which…

Buy Composting Worms

Are you vermicurious? I find that it's becoming more and more popular to start worm bins at home, and there's good reason for it. They're really easy to set up, they're fun to watch, and they require very little attention once you have the system running and your worms acclimated. I got into worm composting when I decided that burying my food scraps in the ground in the winter just wasn't fun enough anymore. Worms can handle next to anything from the kitchen, and you'll be amazed at what they can do. I never thought I would love worms the way I do-It's gotten to the point where I talk to my worms every morning. So what will the worms need? Quick watch my video on how to create a…