Red worms?

[MrsNetty]

Has anyone heard of red worms breaking down the manure and turning it into a better fertilizer?

 

[animalmom]

@MrsNetty, OK I'll display my ignorance... I have seen folks grow earthworms under their rabbit cages. Is this what you are talking about?

 

[MrsNetty]

I asked the same thing to the person that told me this, he said no that red worms are different than earth worms and are more efficient breaking down manure, and making a better fertilizer. I was really wondering if this would be a better way to rid my goats poop.

 

[babsbag]

Red worms are what are used in worm farms. Yes they are a type of earthworm but one that is adapted to decaying matter.

I don't know if you could raise worms just in manure; at school we fed them food scraps as well and then collect the worm casting (Poop) for the garden. We had them in a worm bin, not sure that you could just add them to a compost pile and get them to stay or if you would notice any benefit. Worm farming is an art in itself.

 

[greybeard]

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I asked the same thing to the person that told me this, he said no that red worms are different than earth worms and are more efficient breaking down manure, and making a better fertilizer. I was really wondering if this would be a better way to rid my goats poop.

In fresh rabbit poop, the red worms will likely be ok, but other fresh manures could be too "hot" (High N) for them.

 

[Baymule]

What kind of poop? We have 4 horses and are blessed with dung beetles. They break the horse manure down and it spreads out and becomes part of the soil. Me scoop it up for worms? Nope.

 

[goatgurl]

i put red worms in the tubs under my bunny cages and they are doing a great job of breaking things up. they would work for goat poo too since it can be used straight without burning things up. now the bad news, i was all gang ho about putting them under there without thinking about how i was going to separate them. any suggestions??

 

[chiques chicks]

By hand is the best if you really need to seperate them, like to sell. It's just very touch still at this point.

Otherwise, just leave some in the tub to reproduce. Spread the rest with the soul they produce, or if you have chickens, it's treat time!