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Assembly

STEP 1

  • Choose a location for the Worm Hut where it won’t get a lot of sun, get too warm or freeze.
  • Thread the 8 loops of the Worm Hut onto the shorter pieces of PVC and connect with the corner pieces.  Assemble bottom square and then connect the leg PVC pieces.                    OR
  • Build a wooden stand on 360 rotating wheels that is easier to move around.
    • Cut 8  20" long pieces of 1x4 lumber. These are for the top and bottom of the frame.
    • Cut 4 42-45" long pieces of 2x2 lumber (45" gives more room for the bowl). These are for the vertical legs of the frame.
    • Cut 8 5/8" holes to slip the loops through and attach carabiners to . The holes are 3.75" from the bottom of the board and 2.50" from the 2x2 vertical strip.

 

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STEP 2

  • Pull the ropes at the bottom of the bag to tightly close the opening. Pull toggle closed. Now tightly tie a bow with the rest of the cording just above the gathered portion of the toggled area. This further closes the opening and prevents any worms from accidently escaping, yet allows for any excess moisture to drip through.
  • Place a bowl or bucket underneath the Worm Hut to catch any excess moisture.

STEP 3

  • Fill the Hut 3/4 full of damp shredded newspaper, and wet cardboard pieces.  Mix and fluff.  You could also add some coconut coir or well-washed peat moss to help system retain moisture if needed.
  • Make about a three inch hollow in the centre of the bedding and dump in the Red Wiggler/Compost mix.  We recommend one to three bags for a small Worm Hut and three – five bags for the large Worm Hut.
  • Cover the Red Wiggler/Compost mix contents with the new damp bedding. Top with a full piece of newspaper or cardboard to keep it dark for the worms.
  • Zip the mesh top closed and leave the worms to settle for a week before feeding them.

 

Feed only a small bag at first, then slowly increase to what the worms can consume in a week.Only feed small amounts of food (small bag full) then slowly increase to only what the worms can eat in a week. Slowly increase quantities. 

 

Stirring the Worm Hut

There is no need to stir the Worm Hut except if you suspect or are checking for "dried or hardened" areas around the sides.