Q: I’ve just started a new worm farm, but the worms keep trying to escape. Why is this happening?
A: This is really common — and nearly always easy to fix 👍
If they’ve just arrived, this is normal:
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Leave the lid off to start with
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Take the moisture mat off
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Worms move away from light, so they’ll go down into the bedding
👉 If indoors, leave a light on overnight — it helps them settle in
Don’t worry about small gaps —
👉 air is good
👉 you want them choosing to stay in the bedding
If it’s happening later on, it’s usually:
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Too much food
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Too wet or too dry
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Not enough bedding
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Temperature or vibration (washing machines are a classic!)
What to do:
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Stop feeding for a few days
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Add dry cardboard/paper
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Make sure there’s good bedding
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Add Lime Mix and Worm Treat (and a sprinkling of Rock Dust is great)
👉 Worms don’t leave for no reason — they’re telling you something
👉 If it’s gone a bit off, this helps reset things: https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/products/wormery-booster-bundle-for-any-worm-composter
