Comments on: Worm Cocoon Hatching-06-02-10

By: Bentley

Bentley — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:13:29 +0000

TED – It would be interesting to see how things like vitamins impact growth and development. So many things to test – so little time! lol
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As for picture taking – I use a pretty basic “point and shoot” camera on “macro” setting. Specifically, it is a Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital Elph
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AL – I should definitely get myself a lab coat! Good thinking!!
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JOHN – I have not considered lunar cycles. I think if I add anything else to the list of possibilities, I will go insane! LOL
Thanks, as always, for the kudos
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DON – Thanks for the info. I’ll definitely…uhhh…keep it in mind! lol
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BARB – Thanks for your continued vermi-sleuthing!
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TYSON – You MIGHT be able to screen them out with a fine mesh screen, although you’ll likely end up with a fair amount of miscellaneous debris as well. Make sure the material is relatively dry, then start with 1/4″ and move to 1/8″ – see where the cocoons end up! Worse case scenario you can always pick them out by hand – one by one by one…by one
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TRACY – Congrats on the cocoon!
As for coir – just moistened it up and mix with food scraps. I don’t personally like it as a worm bedding. Or rather, the worms don’t really seem to care for it in my experience. It is also pretty expensive.

By: Tracy M

Tracy M — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:05:52 +0000

Not sure if this is relevant, but it IS exciting. I got my 2 lbs of redworms last thursday. I have tried every day not to bother them but I’m not very good at that. Last night, Friday, I noticed my first cocoon! It was way paler than I thought it would be but it was definitely a cocoon. If I hadn’t had so much self restraint, I probably would have caught it being laid. Also, it was stuck in some coir (I just reused some planting pots and sort of stretched them out a little). This made me wonder how to properly use this product. Any tips?

By: Tyson

Tyson — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:41:17 +0000

Hello
my bin is ready for harvest and what I want to know is what is the best way to remove the cocoons from the bin?
thank you

By: Barb V.

Barb V. — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:23:07 +0000

Apparently some scientists HAVE looked at lunar pull in worm behavior.
A google search on key words -‘Lunar influence on earthworms’ – got quite a few hits. Most look credible.

By: Don

Don — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:09:48 +0000

Crystals. You should add these to fully protect and nourish your unborn wormies:

Garnet pyrope
In order to ease the metabolic changes

Agate
Furthers the growth and the functions of the uterus and protects the unborn child

P.s. for the comically challenged …. 😉

By: John Duffy

John Duffy — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:22:12 +0000

Bentley,
Have you considered the effects of the full moon on the results of the cocoon hatching time table? One could surmise that the lunar cycles may have an influence on the hatching cycles.
Nonetheless, I really enjoy your website & your abstract way of thinking. Of all the “worm sites” I’ve checked-out, yours is by far, the most informative, creative, & inspirational…Keep up the good work!

By: Al Wright

Al Wright — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:05:33 +0000

Bentley, Do you have a mad scientist lab coat? Somehow, I can picture you in your “lab” laughing “It’s Alive!! It’s Alive!!” when experimenting.
My latest experiment involved similar neglect. I found that as long as they have something to eat (in my case, chicken mash and oatmeal) they truly do expand and contract the “herd” size depending on food supply. I left my bins unheated in the basement this year, not worrying about the temperature as I had the previous years and they did just fine at 50 degrees unfed all winter. So to those who worry about going on vacation or forgetting to check the critters every few days, not to worry, they seem to do just fine in any case.

By: Ted

Ted — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:56:01 +0000

One more, sorry for taking up space. What do you use for those close up shots??????

By: Ted

Ted — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:52:53 +0000

Back to school I go. I meant (friends)

By: Ted

Ted — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:49:38 +0000

Hello,
Not that you have the time to carry out this idea, but I am wondering if life would increase or decrease due to certain vitamins or lack of. Meaning, just cardboard, just cantaloupe, ect-ect. Maybe you can come up with a fountain of youth for our freinds to live longer. 🙂