StrapAssassin42
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How many worms should i have in a 20 gallon tote?
best worm bins avaiable
- Thread starter Bullfrog44
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I think the general rule of thumb is 1/2 pound worms per sq ft. of floor space. Or was that 2?
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greenmatter
buy a pound and let them decide ....... worms multiply way faster than rabbits. keep em fed and they will handle it.
I usually get it wherever.
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Harry Hoosier
and it's usually right next to why not
Which often can be found just before oh shit.
StrapAssassin42
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Ok... i only put about 500 in so far... I'm in a cold climate so im getting them at a pet store 50 worms at a time.. the price is comparable to buying them 1/4 lb at a time.
There is 300-400 in a quarter lb right? they are multiplying pretty fast which is cool but i will definitely add more...another 400 or so should do it and let them multiply from there.
Spring is coming fast... i need a shitload of shit! Remember... two shitloads equals an asston! lol
There is 300-400 in a quarter lb right? they are multiplying pretty fast which is cool but i will definitely add more...another 400 or so should do it and let them multiply from there.
Spring is coming fast... i need a shitload of shit! Remember... two shitloads equals an asston! lol
since that is my situation i try to maintain those things out of doors or out of the way for her
just as many have already responded {lol that i found your response so late} stay away from bin inputs that may draw undesirable bugs; mix fruit and such deeper so it doesn't draw the hordes
i currently have a small bin in the house and no one even notics it
NSM will miniimize some of these bugs as well and you wont need much
I am thinking of making another worm bin today if I have time and the weather stays dry. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to make my design better? Here are some pics of the bin, I will be making it the same size. Thanks.
Nice dog you have BF
Can you explain how the bottom works with the PVC?
Can you explain how the bottom works with the PVC?
Well, it is a flow through design. So when the bin is first built you put a layer of cardboard above the pvc pipes. Then you add your bedding and feed. Over time the card board on the pvc breaks down and what is on top is castings. The castings dry at the bottom of the bin, and drop out of the bottom through the pvc pipes. You need a bin to catch these castings. Always add fresh bedding and feed to the top and by the time the worms are done with it, fresh castings flow out the bottom.
Maybe I will take pics of how I build it this time. First step to make things way easier, PAINT YOUR LUMBER FIRST!!!! It was a major pain in the ass to paint my last bin after it was built. Stupid mistake I wont make twice.
Is that your Jack Russel Terrier MM? I had one of those attack both my bulldogs at the dog park. Crazy shit, that dog thought it was a Bull Mastiff or something, lol. Great personalities on those dogs also.
Maybe I will take pics of how I build it this time. First step to make things way easier, PAINT YOUR LUMBER FIRST!!!! It was a major pain in the ass to paint my last bin after it was built. Stupid mistake I wont make twice.
Is that your Jack Russel Terrier MM? I had one of those attack both my bulldogs at the dog park. Crazy shit, that dog thought it was a Bull Mastiff or something, lol. Great personalities on those dogs also.
Looks like my red nose without the red nose. I swore I would never get another white pit after the last one. The sun can be hard on pink skin. Nice healthy looking dog. A little spoiled, I might guess.Nice dog you have BF
Can you explain how the bottom works with the PVC?
I wonder if the spacing on the bottom will be a problem later on. Time will tell.
Yes she is my Jack and she was the boss of my two Great Dane X Mastiffs X Pitbulls. She is extremely spoiled, being my only family member but she earns her keep. I'm disabled so she pulls off my socks, picks things up, empties the drier and fetches the phone or remote. She even chased a black bear off the porch where I took the photo.
Yes she is my Jack and she was the boss of my two Great Dane X Mastiffs X Pitbulls. She is extremely spoiled, being my only family member but she earns her keep. I'm disabled so she pulls off my socks, picks things up, empties the drier and fetches the phone or remote. She even chased a black bear off the porch where I took the photo.
LOL, that is exactly what I am talking about. They are tough little SOB's.
What do you think the spacing should be? You know I am all ears when it comes to your knowledge. I am still painting my bin right now, but I might put it together today if it drys in time. Give me a number and I will do this bin to your number. Then we can compare in 4 months who's numbers were better. I am all for experimentation, and it is easy to take these apart and do again if needed.
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Harry Hoosier
The spacing I used on my flow through is 3 inches on center. I used EMT for strength and sleeved each bar in PVC to resist corrosion. The final measurement after the EMT is sleeved with the PVC is approx. 2.75" on center.
This spacing seems to work well as it holds everything in place until I begin harvesting.
BTW, just harvested 10 gallons of fine , rich castings.
This spacing seems to work well as it holds everything in place until I begin harvesting.
BTW, just harvested 10 gallons of fine , rich castings.
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Harry Hoosier
I did not paint the interior of my bin, but lined it with a 5 dollar tarp. When and if the tarp breaks down I will just empty the bin and affix another.
I hate to paint! hehe
I hate to paint! hehe
Painting is the worst! I work in the trades and I hate to paint. For me it is the worst thing in the trades, other than a messy plumbing job.
I think what MM is saying is, will the pvc bend too much over time? I figure if it does then I will just throw a rod across the middle to support the pvc. Maybe I will do what HH did and go get some EMT. I already bought 3/4 pvc, and I could pick up some EMT at work tomorrow. Can't build it today anyway, paint took forever to dry.
I think what MM is saying is, will the pvc bend too much over time? I figure if it does then I will just throw a rod across the middle to support the pvc. Maybe I will do what HH did and go get some EMT. I already bought 3/4 pvc, and I could pick up some EMT at work tomorrow. Can't build it today anyway, paint took forever to dry.
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Harry Hoosier
see #276.......works like a dream
Honest BF I was asking. I've never built or used one.
