In preparing for the new Heifer International exhibit on composting we have moved in the smallest of our farm livestock. With the help of Stephanie from Urban Worm Girl, we placed about a pound of Red Wiggler type worms in the cases. Have you ever wondered how many worms come in a pound? I did and it ends up about 1,000 or so.
Cassidy and Stephanie started the process by putting in a base of top soil in the bottom of the cases. Then layers of newspaper and wet coconut coir were added. Next came the worms. Then a final topping of dried leaves. One of the things that Stephanie told us might happen that I thought was interesting was the worms might flee. It seems that if they don't like their new home they will try to escape and find better digs. I am happy to say that this did not happen. We have started adding food for them to digest. This will be a great learning opportunity and a lot of fun.
Cassidy and Stephanie started the process by putting in a base of top soil in the bottom of the cases. Then layers of newspaper and wet coconut coir were added. Next came the worms. Then a final topping of dried leaves. One of the things that Stephanie told us might happen that I thought was interesting was the worms might flee. It seems that if they don't like their new home they will try to escape and find better digs. I am happy to say that this did not happen. We have started adding food for them to digest. This will be a great learning opportunity and a lot of fun.
