Re: Re:worms

We raise what is called a "cultured" night crawler.  Which basicly means
it has been accalmated to it's enviroment.  We built a 32'x32' barn, had
it insulated, heated and ventalated.  They're warmer out there than we
are in the house.  

If you plan to raise them in something like "Can of Worms" then red
worms are the way to go.  If you are going to toss them into your
compost bin, you'd use either red worms or brandling worm.  They both
only live in the very bottom of the compost and when the temp. drops
will move under ground.  You run the risk of them dieing even under the
best of conditions.  

Canadian night crawlers (the most popular) love the cooler weather, and
have to be kept refrigerated, where our's will survive a hot summer days
fishing trip, if kept out of the direct sun light.

If I were going to buy worms to put into the compost bin, I'd buy them
bulk.  You can usually find them in the back of gardening magazines.
I'd also pay the extra and have them shipped over night and make sure I
did it before the hot weather set in.
 
That's why I told you about the worm cocoons.  They don't have to have
special treatment in shipping.  After they hatch out they will get
accalmated to their inviroment and in six months be ready to do what you
want them to do.  Eat, poop, make babies and be fishing bait!
What more coud you ask for?
Sally
zone 6, west KY

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