Continuous flow bin compost keeps falling out along with worms

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Worms in the bottom bin?

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bought these but don't like them, too many preservatives for the worms?

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I’m trying something. 55 ltr worm farm / living soil. Just for fun.

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Cardboard Tuesday!

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Original Wormery drowning worms.... I have one of these wormerys in my outhouse (urban terrace). Populated with different types of worms. The problem is that fluid collects in the bottom, and the worms drown. Has anyone modified a wormery like this to prevent this? How?

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So this is happening

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Is this a Euro?

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Any idea what mushroom is popping up on my bin? Doesn't look like the crimini I put in.

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How is this?

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Can anyone help me identify this worm? Thanks!

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Can anyone tell me what's going on here?

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Some of my worms died they were on the surface, what could have happened? Also I've been feeding them apple 🍎 skin and towards the end of their disintegration it's almost like a plastic inside the dirt what's up with that?

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My first worm bin is looking good :)

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What are these white things?

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Are these eggs?

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Fuzzy mold: yeay or boo?

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I have rogue worms in my established bin! details on bin in comments, suggestions appriciated :)

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1 month into worm farming! Is the brown soil worm castings? Reddish soil is the bedding. Should I harvest them already?

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Is there any benefit from setting up a vermicompost bin in the middle of the garden bed like this👇👇?

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My first batch of worm tea!

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Very hot out. Worms balled themselves up as shown. That area is the highest and shadiest part of the bin. Should I douse them in water?

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After 4 months this is what I have! Now where can I purchase a screen/sifter in store? I don't have time to try and make one I'd rather buy one in store! any recommendations on what to buy? does Home depot or lowes carry anything? Also what size should the screen be? Thanks and sorry for all the qs

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Meal Prep Sunday :)

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Would this be okay bedding material? It's pine shavings

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What itsy white bug is in my bin?

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Crushed eggshells (question in comments)

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Long time lurker, getting prepped for my first 250 red wigglers. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. More details in the comments.

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My worms are lethergic.

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The adventures of idiocy, from Anaerobic to Thermophilic. Story and images in comments.

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Technically not worms, but I am using them for Old carrots and apple cores--also free lizard food!

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Working on a worm compost bin for when my red wigglers come in the mail.

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Can I use printer paper if I shred it? Anything I should be concerned about?

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Hatchings or pot worms?

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Why are my worms hanging out at the top of the bin?

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Would it be okay to feed my worms ginger plants (leaves/stems, not the bulbs).

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Welcome menu for my first worms!

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My first worm eggs. They are back in the bin again, of course.

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My cat helped shred some paper for my new bin!

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Newbie question: will this work well? I will drill holes & add a tap for drainage in the bottom bin. The top of each bin won’t be sealed; is that a problem?

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Are these worm cocoons?

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2k coming from Uncle Jims. Cant wait!

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So my worm been has been invaded by fruit flies and I'm not sure what to do. I think these white specks are FF eggs, though I'm not sure. Besides setting up traps, is there anything else that I can do to damage control the situation? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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Wonder what this is growing in my bin

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Help! I've raised a snail army and want them gone!

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Too big/deep for a worm farm?

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I’ve been vermicomposting for a few weeks now. These are some of the first cocoons i’ve seen!

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ENC are in!!

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My harvest is full of cocoons and melon seeds. Do I need to get them out? How would you do it?

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My first harvest! Felt so soft.

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Got first bin and some worms today, is this dry vegetation mixed with some organic topsoil a good starting bed?

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There’s birds in my yard, does that mean there’s worms here? If there is how can I harvest them for fish bait? And maybe even make my own worm fam/composter

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Building in ground worm beds.

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Peppers sprouted in my bin. I have mixed feelings about this because all of my peppers in my garden died this year. It's almost like they are mocking me.

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Worms aren't the only thing living in my bin!

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Before and after

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Wtf is this foam stuff?

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any downsides in purchasing these?

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just got my first ever worms! advice is appreciated!

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Ask Me About My Cats

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What should I do about these?

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Bubbles? Worms escaping and all up the walls and now this... help?

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Worms in outdoor garden seem healthier and more reproductive than inside temp regulated bin.

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Six week old tray in the Worm Factory 360

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Saw this in my worm bin today. What’s happening?

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Anyone able to ID these beetles in my worm bin?

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Is this mold? Or a type of fungus?

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What are these called they are killing our worms??? Thank you

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Worm Bin Prepping! It’s alive!

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Wormies got mad I moved them into a new bin

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First harvest. All ready for the spring planting!

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Some kind of Mite. New to Vermicomposting. Bin is 3 or 4 months old and I just noticed it’s absolutely infested with these little mites... should I be worried? How do I get rid of them without harming the worms?

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I have invasion of these tiny insects, the picture is my vermihut ventilation hole (around 1.5mm)... Are these mites? Is it harmful to the worms?

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Has anyone used one of these? Almost pooped myself when I saw the price. Are they that good they are worth that price?

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I'm getting through winter pretty well

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Who's this guy?

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What are these Green Blobs ~2mm Diameter?

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Having a small die off. Trying a few things but still finding dead worms. No obvious signs of what killed these two worms. Anyone had any issues like this?

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30 mins of sifting through my bin = D

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Reason for concern?

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I think my work bin is getting sick. What are these weird sluggy bugs? And what are the white dots? They move around quite a bit. I’m not seeing as many worms either and my bin is starting to smell a bit acidic. How do I fix this up? Any help is appreciated

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What's this yellow stuff on my worm?

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Do you put composting bags in with your worms?

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Outdoor bin? Escaping worms? No problem!

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Did I just catch my worms having intercourse?

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Suggestions for best way(s) to turn this box into an outdoor worm bin.

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What are these white guys and are they bad? Worms still present after 5 months

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Is this what the final product should look like?

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Too Much Rice?

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My $80 winter composting setup

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My first attempt at vermiculture. 🥭, 🍋, 🍌 and cardboard.

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Found mould in my bin. Should I be worried or will it help the decomposition?

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My worms came today!!!

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I’m proud of my hard working worms! Look at this mass of wisps!!!!

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300gal wormbin from IBC. 12”biochar base, then chicken manure litter, layered with coop straw. 8x 55gal(bottomless)drums for BSFL harvesting, next door.

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Help! Worms escaping en masse

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Almost complete.

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Is this a worm egg or am I just stupid?

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Has anyone seen one of these in their bins?

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Mycelium or mold?

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Newbie help?! Bin seems fine (65F, alkaline-ish, balanced moisture. Photo hard to tell but red wrigglers seem a little gray and lethargic. New things- crushed eggshells (unbaked) and asparagus. Feed 1 lb of worms a small handful every 2-3 days as I get to know them. Is this normal? Any insights?

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What next?

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Critique my worm farm (info in comments)

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Dangerous or helpful brown specs?

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My first harvest!

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Millions of springtails

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It sudden got cold on the west coast of Canada last night. Built the wormies a new home featuring simplified green house effect

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How does my worm tea look? (It's only my second harvest so idk)

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I know some of this is normal, but this seems excessive... Should I take it out and clean the lid?

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2 Weeks In

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Worms keep going to top of the bin. What I am doing wrong?

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Prepping second bucket for my system. 1/8 holes, sharpie for scale. Big enough & numerous enough for my the migration upwards?

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Hours of tedious sorting on one of the last nice days in Chicago! Next time will be better...

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Afraid they were dead being so cold in the basement...

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What are these critters? (Description in comments)

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I see your avocado skin and raise you oat pulp

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Should I be concerned the majority of my worms hanging out down in the 'tea' liquid? Photo taken once I drained and dumped them onto the now-top, finished layer, appears majority alive and well.

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She's not pretty but she'll work. Not finished. (BSFL BIN)

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My Hot Frog container is leaking from the legs and I don’t know how to stop it...

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Should I be concerned about these growing in my bin?

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Baby worms!

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This look ok?

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3lbs of worm chow and the dog is licking his chops.

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What are these flat white things (~4mm) in my worm farm?

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Worms are happy and multiplying rapidly. Seems they prefer a sort of wet environment. How to harvest compost? The soil is too wet for a sieve (unless I pour water through) and while most worms are in the lower portion of the bin, they also seem to be happy hanging out in the middle & upper areas too

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White fungus grew on paper and now in castings--worms are trying to get away from it. What is it?

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bug identification - there's a bunch in my otherwise happy bin

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Just got my worms! I came up with this worm motel idea in a dream and I'm worried I didn't think it all the way through. More in the comments.

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Any tips for bathtub vermiculture? I just set up today.

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Was gifted long fiber sphagnum moss. Any reason I couldn't give it to the worms?

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What to do about tiny white bugs

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Recommendations needed - Hi Friends, I am experienced in composting, organic farming, and the like. I am planning to start indoor vermicompost in my home located in Southern Maine. Due to my living situation...

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Help me identify this worm? Found in Wellington, New Zealand

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Help! Bugs and eggs in my bin...

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What should I do about these?

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are these mites?

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everything seems fine, but i keep having random deaths. maybe an escapee per night as well.

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Ahhh what is this in my bin?

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Begginer here, how's my bin look?

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This is my solution to the extreme heat we've experienced in my town. I hope it works!

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I’m chuffed with the development of my first small DIY wormery 😄

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60 days... almost ready to harvest!!! Worms already mostly moved to trays 2&3

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These are mite eggs right? Am I screwed? I'm so sad.

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Please help me identify and deal with this unwanted guest!

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