Hey all, just got back from the worm ranch. Yes, as luck would have it, one of the best places imaginable happens to be within a 15 mile drive from my house! Can you believe that!
Anyway, I picked up 2 lbs. of red wigglers, plus some exta beneficials from the actual worm farm itself.
The rancher was awesome. I wish that I could provide more specific details, but I don't want to. I am sure you understand.:jointsmile:

Got some great info from the man himself, and will be making some changes to my bins. Just a few simple ones.
1. I am going to put in a second set of holes around the sides, just lower on the bins, to allow for more air flow, the advice that I got was that you don't need to use bins that are as deep as the ones that I have. They will work, but it's easy to "overfeed" them, and cause the bins to become compost bins as opposed to worm bins. So just be careful not to put too much in. If you notice that the internal temps are getting very warm, then chances are you are using too much, as well as if the bins start to stink.
2. It is not necessary to use the middle bin. Some more fancy schmancy ones have manual or automated sifters built in that "work" the castings out. But from what I was told, despite what the internet says, they likely will not just drop through as planned.
It looks good though LOL! I will probably keep mine set up as a 3 set, simply because it's already done, and just rotate them whenever.
3. Also a good idea I was told to go ahead and put some holes in the lid if I plan on using the lid. Another option would be to cut a piece of cardboard and lay it on top, helps better air flow.
4. Once the worms are in, it will likely take them about a month to get settled. Just an FYI.
5. Red wigglers migrate up, and may try to escape, this can be stopped with the use of a very tiny light, they hate light and will not continue upward migration in the presence of light.

He told me alot of stuff, but this was the jist of the important stuff that I could remember and wanted to mention here for you all. Good luck with your worms!
8182KSKUSH Reviewed by 8182KSKUSH on . DIY Worm Farm Build Well, here we go. My son w/ a little help;) put this together for me. Great way to compost or so I have read, but also great way to make your own bait! He is an avid fisherman. I like the idea of being able to feed all my biologicals, (trimmings, leaves, stems, etc...) to them and not worry about needing to dispose of it in any way that could pose a security threat. I actually have 3 trash bags full now, that I have had for a year! So these worms will eat like kings at our home lol! Not Rating: 5