Worm Feeding Schedule (For 100 Worms)

That’s a great start! With 100 worms, you’ll want to start slow and gradually increase feeding as they multiply. Here’s a printable weekly feeding guide customized for your small worm population. 🐛♻️

🐛 Worm Feeding Schedule (For 100 Worms)

📌 Feeding Rule: Start with small amounts (1–2 tablespoons of food every few days) and adjust based on how quickly worms eat.

🗓️ Weekly Schedule (For 100 Worms)

🌱 Day 1 – First Feeding

✔ Add 1–2 tablespoons of soft food scraps (banana peels, lettuce, cucumber).
✔ Chop food small or blend it for faster breakdown.
✔ Lightly sprinkle cornmeal or oats (¼ teaspoon max).
✔ Cover food with a small amount of bedding (shredded paper, cardboard, or coconut coir).

💧 Day 3 – Moisture & Food Check

✔ Bedding should feel like a damp sponge (mist lightly if dry).
✔ If food is still there, wait before adding more.
✔ If mostly gone, add another 1–2 tablespoons of food.

🕵️‍♂️ Day 5 – Aerate & Observe

✔ Gently mix the top layer of bedding to prevent compaction.
✔ If worms are actively eating & moving, continue feeding as needed.
✔ If food remains untouched, reduce feeding next time.

🌿 Day 7 – Refresh Bedding & Add Calcium

✔ Add a small handful of fresh bedding (shredded paper, coir, or dried leaves).
✔ Sprinkle crushed eggshells (¼ teaspoon) to help worms digest food.
✔ If worms ate all the food, add another small portion.

⚖️ Feeding Guidelines for Small Worm Colonies

🐛 Start Slow: Only feed once or twice per week until the worms multiply.
📈 Adjust Feeding: Increase food slightly as the population grows (1/2 lb worms eat about 1/4 lb food per week).
🕰 Patience is Key: Worms take time to adjust & reproduce (expect slow composting at first).

🚀 Growth & Expansion Tips

✅ As worms multiply (in ~2-3 months), increase feeding gradually.
✅ Once you have ~500 worms, you can feed more frequently (every 2–3 days).
✅ Keep bin warm (60–75°F) & moist for best growth.

This slow start ensures a healthy, thriving worm bin!