Martin B Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 What exactly do the wromeries from wriggly wrigglers do? When I eventuall get my chickens I want to use the poop to make some good quality compost for my grandads olotment. Kind Regards Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Basically they use special composting worms to convert all the usual stuff you put in a composter -only quicker! There are lots of types available according to how much stuff you've got to compost, where they've got to go and how often you need the compost out. To save me going on for ages, the best thing is either order the wiggly wigglers book or visit their website. There are other places that sell composters but they are the experts and really helpful. If you are interested in gardening & wildlife, they have some great products.They are www.wigglywigglers.co.uk I also have books & info on worm composting - so if I can help...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Thanx, I've lookead at the site already. But didn't somebody say it could be done cheaper? HOW? Kind Regards and Thanks Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Twiglet, I am interested to know if it is possible to put chicken poo on a wormery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Clare - the definite no-no's are cat and dog poo but Hamster, gerbil & horse & cow are ok. The other big no-no is meat so I can only think that cat & dog poo are from meat eaters and the others are veggie. if you go on that basis, chicken poo should be ok. Just to be on the safe side though I have e-mailed wiggly wigglers to check & will let you know what they say. Martin - the cheapest way is to make your own compost heap in a suitable part of the garden out of say wooden planking (needs to have a removable side to allow easy emptying) and top it off with a piece of old carpet to keep the heat in. The secret ingredient is the worms, but you can buy a bag of these from an outlet like wiggly wigglers to add to your own heap. just be careful of things like ants etc. see my earlier posting about this problem. you need to site it in the right place! Bottom of the garden is the usual as you can get a few visiting flies! Sometimes if you have a really good heap, worms find their own way into it but I haven't been that lucky yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hi twig, just read about the ants, and then realised we actually have one of those compost bins. I'll put it on the tray like you said if i get time tomorrow! How much do the worms cost and wheere from? Kind Regards Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I think in the current weather you'll be free from the worry of ants for a bit so don't panic just yeat. Worms are available by the bag from wiggly wigglers or some larger garden centres have cards you can fill in to mail order them as well. If you can only afford the smaller bag/s then they do say that worms will multiply by enough to "fill" the container they are in to make it work efficiently it will just take longer with fewer worms than with many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 How much does a small bag o' warms cost? Kind Regards Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Thanks Twiglet, I had thought of getting a wormery, but decided that we really didn't have enough household waste to warrant it (everything is eaten either by chooks or bunnies). But if they can have chooks poo that would be great as the normal plants in my garden find it too acidic. This might be a way round it. Thanks in advance for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Clare, i've had a reply to my e-mail and WW say that it is fine for chicken poo to go on worm composters as long as you also put plenty of the other stuff such as card, paper etc. it's what they call the "Browns" so seeing as your chooks & bunnies probably won't eat loo roll insides, this might be an idea for you. Martin - according to my most recent catalogue, 100 worms are £14.00 + P&P. Do go on the wiggly wigglers website it's really informative or call them to order a catalogue (01981 500391) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Thanks everso for that Twiglet - I think tha I might get one then, because the bunnies use a litter tray, which i use compressed wood pellets in, so I could empty that in it, plus crushed eggshells (I noticed that Lesley puts them in hers) and chicken poo. I want to use the poo on the garden, but it's too acidic and I don't have anywhere to put a compost heap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Martin - according to my most recent catalogue, 100 worms are £14.00 + P&P. Do go on the wiggly wigglers website it's really informative or call them to order a catalogue (01981 500391) That doesn't sound right. I reckon the Wiggly site is showing £14 for 250g+bedding block. With 1600-2000 worms in a kilo that's about four or five hundred worms. In case anyone else is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I've just got some of that Kobashi stuff from Omlet - they get it from Wiggly wigglers, and it's suppposed to neutralise the acid in the poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Sorry all - you were right Murdo. I was in a hurry when I looked - and put the price for garden worms!.Thought it sounded a bit expensive! I bought a bag of worm treat and a bag of lime mix to counteract any acidity when i had my Wormery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
