Hi Willy,
Thanks, I'll try putting the bin under cover so it doesn't get wet. It's been a very wet winter here so this may well be a big part of the problem. Will report back on progress!
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- Tue Feb 18, 2020 3:06 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Losing the will to worm
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- Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:12 pm
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Re: Losing the will to worm
Thanks very much Willy, it's clear I have been feeding them too much. I'll do as you suggest and give them some fresh bedding and some time off and then feed them less than I have been. The bin is outside but I leave the tap open so water seems to flow through and drain pretty well. Thanks for the f...
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:14 am
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Losing the will to worm
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Re: Losing the will to worm
Thanks for the reply. That suggests that I'm giving them too much food. Approx 1 kg of food waste from the kitchen caddy per week plus shredded newspaper (I don't have a hamster). As you say, it looks like I'm expecting too much from them! I'll reduce the amount as suggested and see how I get on. Th...
- Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:31 pm
- Forum: Worms & Wormeries
- Topic: Losing the will to worm
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Losing the will to worm
Hi, new on here and looking for a few pointers to reignite some enthusiasm for my wormery as I'm rather losing the will. I bought it about a year ago and set it up as instructed. The first tray which was half made up of the coir which arrived with the wormery, has done ok and is still sitting on the...