After you've built your worm farm, it's very important to know how to feed your worms properly so that they thrive and remain healthy. This article provides a quick rundown on the feeding aspect of running a worm farm.
1Know what worms like. Just like any pet or animal in your care, the feeding always goes better when it's what the animal wants! Worms are really happy to consume the following:
- Most fruit and vegetable scraps (see the exceptions in the next step).
- Waste from your juicer (but not citrus).
- Cardboard boxes - be sure to soak them first and tear into small pieces).
- Paper, tissues, paper tickets, etc.
- Your hair - give all hairbrushes a good weekly clean and give the worms your hair!
- Coffee grounds.
- Banana skins (these are especially enjoyed).
2Know what not to feed your worms. There are some things that your worms don't like or can even cause them harm. Do not feed worms the following food:
3Feed worms around once a week. Keep an eye on their consumption rate, however, as this will determine how often you need to replenish their food supply.
- The amount of food needed can vary from season to season
How can I get big fat worms?wikiHow ContributorFeed the worms many times a week, giving them nutritious food to enjoy. Or, go with a hose at night and spray some of your lawn and big fat nightcrawlers/fat worms will come out by the dozen.
How long does it take for worms to build up a strong colony?wikiHow ContributorNot very long. If you give them the right food and supply them with the right environment., it will only take about 2 to 3 months.
How can I keep a worm for a pet?wikiHow ContributorPlace it in a suitable, large container with holes on top. Put soil in the container. Make sure the soil has plants and is well moisturized. Make sure you put leaves and/or dying leaves in its cage. Feed the worm regularly.
|A demonstration of how to place your suitable kitchen scraps, etc., into the worm farm bin.|
- If you compost as well, keep a separate container for the things the worms love the best. Leave everything else to the general compost, or the bin if it cannot be composted.
- Do not feed acidic foods, such as tomatoes.
Things You'll Need
- Worm farm
- Suitable food
Sources and Citations
- Robyn Paterson, Tips from your Nana, waste not, want not, p. 18, (2009), ISBN 978-1-877460-42-5 – research source for accuracy of lists
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