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 Raising red wiggler worms
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10/31/20 01:47 PM
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lamar44
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Started a worm bin about two months ago and they are coming along very good . With winter just around bend I need to find a way to keep them warm.
Are there any others on here that have tryed to raise worms through the winter?
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
[Re: lamar44]
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10/31/20 01:51 PM
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crapyetr
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i had a worm farm 80 miles west of Wichita Falls...in a raised beds of horse poo...just give me them depth to get away from the COLD...i had it covered with carpet and fed them alfalfa pellets under the carpet...
MERCY - not receiving what you deserve
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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10/31/20 02:06 PM
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Laker One
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I do not know the first thing about worm raising There are several anglers who post here that do including the one above. You should get some pretty good replies. Seems that you are off to a pretty good start with your worm raising. 
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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10/31/20 03:16 PM
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They love shredded cardboard and newspapers. That and a little water is about all they need. Coffee grounds mixed with corn masa is a special treat. You need to get them inside and keep them warm for winter.
Cast ![[Linked Image]](http://winsounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Longhorn-Logo.png) I have a short attention spa
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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10/31/20 06:17 PM
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lamar44
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If I moved them worms inside, my wife would move me outside.
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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10/31/20 07:19 PM
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If you can get it inside, even a unheated space, you can put a worm bed heating mat under it and lots of newspaper on top to retain heat and moisture. They will die outside.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
[Re: lamar44]
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10/31/20 09:40 PM
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crapyetr
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they won't die if the bedding is deep enough...if you put them inside, they will leave the bed and be all over the place...experience speaking here
MERCY - not receiving what you deserve
GRACE - receiving what you don't deserve
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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10/31/20 10:42 PM
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lamar44
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I can move them inside my tool shied but it's not heated. Maybe a heat lamp ? Or a empty clay flower pot buryed in the bedding with a light bulb inside the pot
There in a 25 gal. plastic tote
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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11/01/20 03:42 AM
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Osbornfishing
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If you have electricity, you can get a hot rock at a pet store. They use them for reptiles. It may be cheaper to just let Walmart raise them for you. 
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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11/01/20 03:50 AM
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banker-always fishing
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If you have electricity, you can get a hot rock at a pet store. They use them for reptiles. It may be cheaper to just let Walmart raise them for you. I have been buying my worms at the Walmart farm for a very long time. 
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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11/01/20 03:59 AM
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doctorxring
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If you have electricity, you can get a hot rock at a pet store. They use them for reptiles. It may be cheaper to just let Walmart raise them for you. I have been buying my worms at the Walmart farm for a very long time. Ditto. My worm farm is a refrigerator in the sporting goods section at my WalMart. 
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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11/01/20 05:07 AM
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NateO
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Use an old fridge turned on it’s side. Little corn meal once every two weeks and worms for life. It’s insulated. No wintering issues my grandad did it for many years and I’m following his footsteps. No stopping in Walmart for worms for me!
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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11/01/20 11:38 AM
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1956Zebco
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The wife and I did this for awhile, and sold them. Depth is the key - as you see we used plastic barrels, carpet on top on cold months and a regular light bulb when needed (doesn't take a lot).
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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11/01/20 11:52 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Use an old fridge turned on it’s side. Little corn meal once every two weeks and worms for life. It’s insulated. No wintering issues my grandad did it for many years and I’m following his footsteps. No stopping in Walmart for worms for me! You can never beat "Family Tradition" ! Awesome post!
IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Raising red wiggler worms
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11/01/20 12:07 PM
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Laker One
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Always love reading the worm threads. Seen a bunch over the years. Love it when fellow anglers share ideas. Side Note: Never use worms. It is 100 percent artificial for me ! 
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