Pile a really thick layer of moist new bedding mixed with a small amount of compost+ sand on top of the manure, and on top of that a big watermelon slice or banana… the worms will have a healthier environment to escape to and then you can scoop them out from under the watermelon
The only answer I could give is to ask another question - "What does the dewormer manufacturer say is the 'life' of the chemical?" - then, there's also the question of "Are you sure you want chemicals (of any kind) in your compost that you will give to your plants - that you will eventually eat?"........
@@TechCoder1 Thanks for the feedback and take that under consideration , that said a great percentage of all cattle are dewormed with a chemical, butchered, packed and sold.
@@chefhef7 Yes, that is exactly the point I'm saying we each need to consider - a "great percentage" of the manure (and even the organic waste that you put in your compost) has these chemicals that don't 'evaporate' - they stay in the soil (and even our great friends the worms can't extract it!) and build up over time. One of the things we look at is how to keep our compost (which is the basis of what the worms get fed) as 'clean' as possible (in today's world it is not getting easier, that's for sure, but we can monitor where the waste comes from and do our best to avoid any 'dirty' items). We believe we are all responsible to do those little things that we can to make the world a better place - and one way (although perhaps small....) is to work with those that have cattle and discuss the concern about how you are happy to take their waste product, though you need to make sure it is not going to be a 'dead zone' for your use. The manure we took in came from a small ranch in Ecuador - they have about 100 animals on around 300 acres. As the animals have space to roam and live a 'natural' life (at least somewhat...), they eat a variety of grasses and such that keep them healthy (as they did long before commercial chemicals....) and so there is no need for dewormers, etc. Where you are you may not have such a nice option - though, again, you do have the option to speak up - and choose the materials you will use for your compost - and the home you will provide for your wiggly friends!
@@TechCoder1 I concur, I get mine from a small farmer were their cattle is grass and grain fed, however they deworm for concern of parasites that may find their way in the water and or grass not to mention fly larva. Appreciate your feedback!!
@@chefhef7 Further researching this topic, I found what I think is a 'reliable source' document - cwmi.css.cornell.edu/ivermectin.pdf I recommend you read at least the first and last page (the middle is pretty 'technical' - though I enjoy that sort of thing... :) - some very good insights on how to handle dewormed compost (days/times/depth of pile make a big difference, so you need to consider what you are working with). Happy vermicomposting!
I have confusion regarding the time period both the cow and horse manure take to decompose .....is there any way to find out that the manurs is ready to be use ...how much time both manure takes to decompose....because i usually get scared while using the manure thinking that it might not be ready or i might mess the whole thing
Simplest way to find out that manure (or any compost!) is ready to use (either as a worm food or garden additive) is to test the temperature of a 'pile' (perfect is 1mX1mX1m but 'as big as you can get' is often ok....) - when it still steams in the middle - it is too hot!!!
@@TechCoder1 First off great video, thank you for the info. I just grabbed some cow manure from a local organic cow farm in Maine. I was told it was from last summer 2019, it's now March 2020. Of course their were ice chunks at the top of the pile, so there wasnt any heat coming from the middle. I say all that to ask would you consider it aged enough???
I recently went to two horse farms to look for composting worms. One had mountains of manure from 10 years old to recently collected. I couldn't find a singe red wiggler! I looked in multiple places on various aged piles and...nothing. Any suggestions? The temp was 60 degrees or so and the piles were moist. I did get some great aged manure out of the trip.
Next time you might want to check into opening several very over ripe bananas, leaving each half in the half peel. Lay these squishy surfaces down on you manure container, and I think you’ll find the worms, a day or so later, congregated in baseball sized blobs. I saw a Utube video of a woman who harvests her worms in this fashion. Of course, yours are already in a feeding field, so to speak, so I am just suggesting. Good luck!
Picked them up from a local farm/rancher that has about 100 cows - they advertised in the local 'free online paper' for "1000 worms" - we asked if they had more - and...........
Why not just encourage them to move into a better medium? Put the new medium on top, and slowly flood the old medium so they have to migrate upward. Or just use the mix as a starter culture, mix into a large volume of the new medium.
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thanks for sharing
Good video.
Pile a really thick layer of moist new bedding mixed with a small amount of compost+ sand on top of the manure, and on top of that a big watermelon slice or banana… the worms will have a healthier environment to escape to and then you can scoop them out from under the watermelon
How fresh is the cow manure you were using?
Well, I didn't see it 'manufactured' and it wasn't steaming, but 'recent' seems to be a reasonable word......
I'm super excited to watch this! I was just thinking of experimenting with cow poop
They look so healthy!
How old is the manure?
How do you prepare cow dung?
How long should cow manure that has dewormer in it sit before feeding to my worms
The only answer I could give is to ask another question - "What does the dewormer manufacturer say is the 'life' of the chemical?" - then, there's also the question of "Are you sure you want chemicals (of any kind) in your compost that you will give to your plants - that you will eventually eat?"........
@@TechCoder1 Thanks for the feedback and take that under consideration , that said a great percentage of all cattle are dewormed with a chemical, butchered, packed and sold.
@@chefhef7 Yes, that is exactly the point I'm saying we each need to consider - a "great percentage" of the manure (and even the organic waste that you put in your compost) has these chemicals that don't 'evaporate' - they stay in the soil (and even our great friends the worms can't extract it!) and build up over time.
One of the things we look at is how to keep our compost (which is the basis of what the worms get fed) as 'clean' as possible (in today's world it is not getting easier, that's for sure, but we can monitor where the waste comes from and do our best to avoid any 'dirty' items).
We believe we are all responsible to do those little things that we can to make the world a better place - and one way (although perhaps small....) is to work with those that have cattle and discuss the concern about how you are happy to take their waste product, though you need to make sure it is not going to be a 'dead zone' for your use.
The manure we took in came from a small ranch in Ecuador - they have about 100 animals on around 300 acres. As the animals have space to roam and live a 'natural' life (at least somewhat...), they eat a variety of grasses and such that keep them healthy (as they did long before commercial chemicals....) and so there is no need for dewormers, etc.
Where you are you may not have such a nice option - though, again, you do have the option to speak up - and choose the materials you will use for your compost - and the home you will provide for your wiggly friends!
@@TechCoder1 I concur, I get mine from a small farmer were their cattle is grass and grain fed, however they deworm for concern of parasites that may find their way in the water and or grass not to mention fly larva. Appreciate your feedback!!
@@chefhef7 Further researching this topic, I found what I think is a 'reliable source' document - cwmi.css.cornell.edu/ivermectin.pdf I recommend you read at least the first and last page (the middle is pretty 'technical' - though I enjoy that sort of thing... :) - some very good insights on how to handle dewormed compost (days/times/depth of pile make a big difference, so you need to consider what you are working with).
Happy vermicomposting!
have you tried electricity or vibration to run them out of the manure?
Wow that's a lot of worms. Thanks for sharing.
I have confusion regarding the time period both the cow and horse manure take to decompose .....is there any way to find out that the manurs is ready to be use ...how much time both manure takes to decompose....because i usually get scared while using the manure thinking that it might not be ready or i might mess the whole thing
Simplest way to find out that manure (or any compost!) is ready to use (either as a worm food or garden additive) is to test the temperature of a 'pile' (perfect is 1mX1mX1m but 'as big as you can get' is often ok....) - when it still steams in the middle - it is too hot!!!
@@TechCoder1 First off great video, thank you for the info. I just grabbed some cow manure from a local organic cow farm in Maine. I was told it was from last summer 2019, it's now March 2020. Of course their were ice chunks at the top of the pile, so there wasnt any heat coming from the middle. I say all that to ask would you consider it aged enough???
I recently went to two horse farms to look for composting worms. One had mountains of manure from 10 years old to recently collected. I couldn't find a singe red wiggler! I looked in multiple places on various aged piles and...nothing. Any suggestions? The temp was 60 degrees or so and the piles were moist. I did get some great aged manure out of the trip.
The horses may be regularly wormed. If the manure is aged, it my be ok.
Next time you might want to check into opening several very over ripe bananas, leaving each half in the half peel. Lay these squishy surfaces down on you manure container, and I think you’ll find the worms, a day or so later, congregated in baseball sized blobs. I saw a Utube video of a woman who harvests her worms in this fashion. Of course, yours are already in a feeding field, so to speak, so I am just suggesting. Good luck!
Did you buy them from a nearby dairy?
Picked them up from a local farm/rancher that has about 100 cows - they advertised in the local 'free online paper' for "1000 worms" - we asked if they had more - and...........
Why not just encourage them to move into a better medium? Put the new medium on top, and slowly flood the old medium so they have to migrate upward. Or just use the mix as a starter culture, mix into a large volume of the new medium.
Thanks for sharing.