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Worm Farm Worms
Uploaded on March 13, 2010Hello all, I'm looking to start up a worm farm to supply myself bait so I don't have to drive to the local store. However, I'm unsure which worms I should raise in it. I could easily round up some little guys, or even just throw in some bait worms from the store. I'm curious to know the kind of luck other anglers have had with worms purchased on-line, particularly African Night-crawlers. They look big and juicy. Can anyone provide some insight? Or any worm farm related tips? Thanks.
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I've googled worm farming as I'd like to start raising worms for profit. You can build 1 or 2 boxes, cover the bottom with screen then fill the box with dirt and shreaded newspaper. Feed the things left overs and soon you'll have plenty o worms. Good lcuk.
I'd say get a big container, fill it with dirt, put newspaper and food scraps in it, and then go out one wet night and gather a bunch of crawlers from your yard. Give it time and constantly gather mor, but don't over crowd the box. get a new one. Thats how i keep a good supply of worms and also looking into selling them by the dozens.
Happy worm hunting!
I stumbled upon a great way to grow my own worms.And i think the local fish are more apt to take a worm of the same type as they find in thier local forragging.
anyway a few years back in fall i just piled all of my raked leaves and sticks on the side of my house that gets little sunlight the following summer ,I was amazed at the number of worms that were there when I was cleaning up that side of the yard 2 dozen in one scoop of a shovel. so I left it that way and havent bought worms scince.
thanks for all the advice!
hey im glad this thread is up i also am looking to get into farming my own worms. Idk if any of your local walmarts have this or its a wisconsin walmart deal since the product comes from Wisconsin but its basically a worm farm starter kit with the soil food and proper container...anyhow i was just wondering if anyone has ever used one of these and how they worked if they have the whole starter kit is only 10 bucks so it seems like a good deal if it works but if its a terrible idea id rather not waste the ten dollars and time to do it...
I'm over in Western Jersey and I'm pretty sure the walmart near me carries it. I haven't tried it, however. I was thinking along to the lines of roundman's response and just getting a big plastic container and filling it with shredded newspaper. Seems like it'd be fairly cheap and easy. I'd be interested to hear how well the walmart kit work; if you decide to go with it.
i bought one the other day and stocked it with some worms set up was fairly easy so now all i have to do is wait...i will be sure to let you know how it goes!
I hate to burst your bubble, but it is just about impossible to "Farm" worms... Especially nightcrawlers. And "dirt" is the WORST thing you can keep them in. 99.99% of the worms you purchase in bait stores come from Canada and are "picked" just like the ones you "Pick" in your backyard. Worms DO NOT live in dirt! They live in a hole in the ground. They DO NOT breed in captivity! Worm eggs may lie dormant for years before hatching. The amount of bacteria in the soild determines hatch times and rates. Worms have eight hearts. Worms are true Hemmefrodites (Spelling?) They have both male and female sex organs and when you see them lying next to each other, they are breeding each other. They CANNOT breed themselves.
Find yourself a book titled "Lunkers Love Nightcrawlers". It will tell you everything you need to know about "raising" worms. In my younger years I would "Pick" and store about 5,000 every spring, when the "Pickin" was easy. Put them up in "Buss Bedding", in special 16"X16"X4" "Flats", and store them in an old ice box. Make CERTAIN you leave the light on or they will be all over the place next morning.
The book will give you tips on "Picking" methods; Equipment; Lights for picking; care and feeding; and how to make them "Swell" to HUGE proportions for top quality bait.
If you would like... I can give you some more information too.
God Bless and Tight Lines!
I found a new way to keep my worm farm full of giant worms bigger than canadian night crawlers and very strong thick skinned they dont get soft and soggy stay on the hook and alive.I just wait for a good rain and sneak around my yard about 4 a.m. you have to snatch and pull quickly and quietly my nieghbors probobally think im on drugs but,i have the best bait money can buy
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I've googled worm farming as I'd like to start raising worms for profit. You can build 1 or 2 boxes, cover the bottom with screen then fill the box with dirt and shreaded newspaper. Feed the things left overs and soon you'll have plenty o worms. Good lcuk.
I'd say get a big container, fill it with dirt, put newspaper and food scraps in it, and then go out one wet night and gather a bunch of crawlers from your yard. Give it time and constantly gather mor, but don't over crowd the box. get a new one. Thats how i keep a good supply of worms and also looking into selling them by the dozens.
Happy worm hunting!
I stumbled upon a great way to grow my own worms.And i think the local fish are more apt to take a worm of the same type as they find in thier local forragging.
anyway a few years back in fall i just piled all of my raked leaves and sticks on the side of my house that gets little sunlight the following summer ,I was amazed at the number of worms that were there when I was cleaning up that side of the yard 2 dozen in one scoop of a shovel. so I left it that way and havent bought worms scince.
thanks for all the advice!
hey im glad this thread is up i also am looking to get into farming my own worms. Idk if any of your local walmarts have this or its a wisconsin walmart deal since the product comes from Wisconsin but its basically a worm farm starter kit with the soil food and proper container...anyhow i was just wondering if anyone has ever used one of these and how they worked if they have the whole starter kit is only 10 bucks so it seems like a good deal if it works but if its a terrible idea id rather not waste the ten dollars and time to do it...
I found a new way to keep my worm farm full of giant worms bigger than canadian night crawlers and very strong thick skinned they dont get soft and soggy stay on the hook and alive.I just wait for a good rain and sneak around my yard about 4 a.m. you have to snatch and pull quickly and quietly my nieghbors probobally think im on drugs but,i have the best bait money can buy
I'm over in Western Jersey and I'm pretty sure the walmart near me carries it. I haven't tried it, however. I was thinking along to the lines of roundman's response and just getting a big plastic container and filling it with shredded newspaper. Seems like it'd be fairly cheap and easy. I'd be interested to hear how well the walmart kit work; if you decide to go with it.
i bought one the other day and stocked it with some worms set up was fairly easy so now all i have to do is wait...i will be sure to let you know how it goes!
I hate to burst your bubble, but it is just about impossible to "Farm" worms... Especially nightcrawlers. And "dirt" is the WORST thing you can keep them in. 99.99% of the worms you purchase in bait stores come from Canada and are "picked" just like the ones you "Pick" in your backyard. Worms DO NOT live in dirt! They live in a hole in the ground. They DO NOT breed in captivity! Worm eggs may lie dormant for years before hatching. The amount of bacteria in the soild determines hatch times and rates. Worms have eight hearts. Worms are true Hemmefrodites (Spelling?) They have both male and female sex organs and when you see them lying next to each other, they are breeding each other. They CANNOT breed themselves.
Find yourself a book titled "Lunkers Love Nightcrawlers". It will tell you everything you need to know about "raising" worms. In my younger years I would "Pick" and store about 5,000 every spring, when the "Pickin" was easy. Put them up in "Buss Bedding", in special 16"X16"X4" "Flats", and store them in an old ice box. Make CERTAIN you leave the light on or they will be all over the place next morning.
The book will give you tips on "Picking" methods; Equipment; Lights for picking; care and feeding; and how to make them "Swell" to HUGE proportions for top quality bait.
If you would like... I can give you some more information too.
God Bless and Tight Lines!
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