Spring is around the corner can’t wait to see you use the finished product the worms make for your garden

Awesome video as always buddy!

Thank you very much for the video. Keep up the good work.

This is a really helpful video, as a summary. Thanks!!

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Ordering mine this month to add to the Red Wigglers. Thanks for the video!

@wjason777

4 жыл бұрын

Did you added them to your reds? How did they do?

I'm planning to start vermi composting, your video helps a lot

@palych8502

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

Awesome video Grant. I liked the close up cuts.

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I'm new to your page and I have learnt alot so far. I hope to continue learning and I also have a worm bin at home including african nightcrawlers.

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining! I have a lot of worm videos. Let me know if you have any questions.

@palych8502

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

Such Rich looking soil. Pretty cool worm farm you have.

@palych8502

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

Those African Night Crawlers are so long! Great information.

Looking good bud!!

Awesome video very interesting Grant 😊💞💞💞👍👍👍👍

Another great video brother.

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice looking Crawlers!

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Bro, great video! But please wear gloves when handling the worms and bin. Cut my hand on a sharp twig in the bin and the infection afterwards was bad. The organisms that thrive in the bin may not play nice with us.

Very nice video.

Soo now i can raise worms after watching your videos , i think i am an expert worm raiser lol,hehe 😜 btw tfs ❤️

Great info! Are you going to post some videos when you start the seeds for your garden and how you incorporate that black gold? It would be cool to see.

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I will.

Sup bro love the thumbnail crispy

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hey Grant..👍🍻💥 They (worms) looks great 👍🍻💥

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Crazy worm lady is too expensive. I love the and have tried the other kind of worms and these are the best. Still have trouble separating eggs. Any suggestions

I have ANC’s. Mine seem to prefer the peat moss over the paper but do well enough in the paper. They get a fine layer of cottonwood leaves on top. They eat the worm chow but it is clearly not a favorite. Fruit good video. Thanks.

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Luis-zl5cg

3 жыл бұрын

Peat is just tiny tiny moss fibers and other things pure carbon pretty much thats why they like it so much

@palych8502

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

egg shells, corn meal and brown rice all grinded in a coffee grinder up makes for great worm food.

@Luis-zl5cg

3 жыл бұрын

Moringa powder does too

Great information as always Grant! Looks like bass bait bro LetsGo!!

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm going to try them this spring.

You're the best Grant! One year later - Multiple worm beds now and surely appreciate all your videos and advice:) Questions now: I need to re-do my worm bins but: (1) How do I separate the wet castings from the worms? (2) If I put the castings in my garden beds, won't there be eggs in the castings that will start raising in my garden beds?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I have a set of sifters that I use and I still miss worms and cocoons. I use the castings to start my seeds. When I go to transfer them in the ground I always find worms. Horizontal migration works for the most part. I've watched videos of people using piles and lights to send the worms down. I like using a bait cup the most.

@Austin-ub2gi

Жыл бұрын

I like to get a long tray and put what I want to harvest in that, and put some fruit on one side to migrate them, then you can sift it, and let it sit for about a week or two to let the cocoons hatch which then you can migrate them one more time if you want, it's a lot of work but that Is the only assured way to do it as of now.

@palych8502

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

Grant, do you ever feed your worms a protein like bone meal or fish meal?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I've ground chicken crumbles and bird seed for my breeder bins.

So, I have been looking at all the places that sell ANCs. The google search says they sell them yet when you go to the sites, they don't. Did something happen to the industry? I can't find any.

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

There has been a big demand on all worms because more people are trying to raise them. For ANCs specifically I know some shipper's won't ship until warm weather.

Yeah son!! Full on watch of my wormy brother..is there ever any issues with African crawlers getting out, or moving up underneath the lid??

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They get out of the mortar trays some time.

@mountainbushcraftersallian8654

4 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh right, I didn't know if they could...

Big fat ones my friend 👍🌞

ANCs are my favorite, too! Yours are very healthy. Have you ever used them for fishing?

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't yet. I'm planning on it soon.

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

The ANC's break pretty easy when trying to thread onto a hook.

Yes i have question, and my question is, how much faster are African's then reg wigglers in decompostion?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I think they (ANC) are faster at composting paper products.

Hi Grant! Nice vídeos! Thanks for sharing! Do you know if this worm can be used as bait for salt water fish???

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Otto, Thank you! I don't know why you couldn't use them in saltwater. I only have freshwater fishing near me.

@Schallerotto

4 жыл бұрын

Grant McIntosh: I Will try!

@Schallerotto

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Grant! I did try and caught some fish! They last online 5 minutes in saltwater but fush get crazy and bite fast!

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

@@Schallerotto glad to hear that you caught some.

Как называется этот червь?

Why did you choose African night crawlers over the more common red Wigglers?

what type of peat moss do you use?

@GrantMcIntosh

6 ай бұрын

It was from Rural King.

How would you process carrots to add to the ANC bin? Thanks in advance.

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I would shred or puree. Freeze at some point.

@Paratrooper23

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh Thank you.

@palych8502

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

Do they work well for saltwater fishing or not?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I live in the Midwest. I'm not sure about saltwater. Regardless, ANC's don't go on a hook without breaking into pieces.

Is it possibly to make a pvc frame for mammoth on the fence with that or hunger bin..what's everyone's thoughts on this

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what size pvc you would have to use

@anthonymiller6187

3 жыл бұрын

The appeal of the size has me leaning that way..I live in southern Arizona one of the hottest and driest climate in the country..also has me leaning towards the Africans..and help be great..from anyone..I have a unlimited amount of sawdust and horse manure..and the bokashi is already on board..thanks

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

@anthony miller have you asked Tom that makes the Vermibag?

@anthonymiller6187

3 жыл бұрын

No..but I will

New subscriber!!! Amazing video!!! How long does it take for them to grow from larvae to adult?

@GrantMcIntosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Usually +/- 6 months

@dougiemac8417

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh thank you. Could I do this in a container in the veggie bin of the refrigerator?

@GrantMcIntosh

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougiemac8417 they need to stay above 60°F prefer 80°F

@palych8502

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me what is the name of this breed of worms?

@GrantMcIntosh

Жыл бұрын

African Night Crawlers

Okay, looks like you're raising them in tote containers. Some videos say these worms do not do well in containers. Advice? Mine are getting shipped and I don't want to screw this up. Also, that's the best, cheapest shredder you've found. Keep up the good work teaching us:)

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

I've had them do pretty good in the mortar trays. ANC's like to escape so the CFT bag systems are nice because they can't escape. A lid or bubble wrap helps keep them in. Hopefully you have some bedding set up for them. If not do that as soon as possible. I have the Amazon basics 28 sheet shredder. It's the best for the price, that I found.

thanks for the video on anc, i will sub and check out all you have on anc as i am starting on my final adventure ( getting old -lol) and that will be an anc farm, of course i will start small but my plan for land i am on is 3000 sq feet- sigh- lol- have to start small and slow a small budget retired on disability American in the Philippines

Hi there. We are trying to set up a vermicompost business. Everything is going fairly well, but we are worried about weed and other seeds in the vermicompost. How do you guys get rid of them?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I have seeds sprouts in my bins all the time.

Do you think I can raise them and a worm factory 360?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried but I think they would live.

@TheGardenAndWormLady

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh I raise euros in one and they do fine😃

humm how do you keep them that size?.. mine are half the size.

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

They don't get that big in the bags. Just the mortar trays.

@texaspatty4697

4 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh Have you figured out why they grow so well in there? I noticed that you keep that tray quite wet, with not a lot of bedding, and of course it is shallow...?

How to sift out the compost?

@GrantMcIntosh

Жыл бұрын

Sifters or migration methods

Can I use leftover coffee from McDonald? I don’t know if they will eat kitchen scraps too🤷🏼‍♂️thanks

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Coffee grounds are ok in moderation. They'll eat any fruit and vegetables scraps.

Do you prefer Africans over red worms ? If so how come? I’m looking to make the best castings for garden use.

@wjason777

4 жыл бұрын

Also. Have you tried mixing them with reds ?

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

I like the Africans for making good castings. If you are wanting castings I would say Africans or blues. Reds do well if you have a lot of them. I have not mixed worms on purpose yet. I have been thinking about making a system mixed.

Where did you buy them? I’ve been looking online but haven’t found these. Just European nightcralwers

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I would guess it's because of the cold temperatures. The website I purchased from is no longer selling.

@drewdavies1872

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh darn, I wanted some, so by the summer I could have some for fishing or gardening. I’m going to keep looking👍

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest using European over African for fishing. African nightcrawlers break really easy when trying to put them on hook. They are great composters though.

@drewdavies1872

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh the only problem is that they only get to like 4 inches on websites. Question: what type of night crawlers are sold in most Walmart’s/ American stores?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

@@drewdavies1872 canadian night crawlers are usually labeled so. Most of the time ones labeled big reds are Europeans.

how to differentiate male and female african night crawlers?

@GrantMcIntosh

2 жыл бұрын

They all have the same reproduction capabilities.

Nice video, can you mix African night crawlers with red wiggler worms?

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I haven't mixed them on purpose but some how the Africans end up in all of my other worm bins. They seem to do fine.

What do you feed them?

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

Mainly all of our trash. Paper products, fruit and vegetables scraps.

Urban worm bags would that be good to raise them in

@GrantMcIntosh

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@wadebarnes6720

Жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh when will be the best time to order worms in about how much would they cost

How you stop them getting out lol

@GrantMcIntosh

10 ай бұрын

Lid

I'm just curious why do you have so many mites

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't used any neem or diatomaceous earth lately in the mites.

@jadedlanguage

4 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh would it be fine to keep these in a house? With all the mites? Or should u use antimite around the container

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

I use neem oil concentrate and diatomaceous earth to cut down on their population occasionally.

Can I feed my ANCs the coffee ground I get from starbucks for free?

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I fed coffee on one side of the Mammoth for months.

How do I order worms from you?

@GrantMcIntosh

4 жыл бұрын

Facebook messenger, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Patreon, PayPal, or email.

Ok, reposting. Where can I get me some?

@GrantMcIntosh

2 жыл бұрын

What country?

@GrantMcIntosh

2 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing Canada. What province?

@gsmscrazycanuck9814

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh Missouri USA

@GrantMcIntosh

2 жыл бұрын

@@gsmscrazycanuck9814 oh ok. Had me thrown off with the Canuck.

@GrantMcIntosh

2 жыл бұрын

@@gsmscrazycanuck9814 I've heard good things about Midwest worms . Com and buckeye organics.

5:35 nitrogen source ?, carbon Source? That’s more a traditional compost pile.

@GrantMcIntosh

8 ай бұрын

The paper is carbon and food is nitrogen source. I think 25% nitrogen and 75% carbon is a pretty good ratio. You don't want the heat of traditional composting.

@victorm7274

8 ай бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh i understand but it sounded like you meant the worms had to have nitrogen and carbon. I’ve had worm for going on at leadt 15 years now. I feed my 4x24 ft worm bin 4inch of Raw horse manure every few months . I use to worry about heating up but not so much now. You be surprised what a worm can handle. They’re pretty resilient

@GrantMcIntosh

8 ай бұрын

@victorm7274 nice. I've seen 110° in an indoor bin after adding some overgrown okra. I add horse manure to my garden beds. Those worms love it.

@victorm7274

8 ай бұрын

@@GrantMcIntosh oh yeah, they love horse manure.

New Subscriber can I get some ANC from u lmk thanks

@GrantMcIntosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I don't sell them.