How to Identify Adult Breeder Red Wigglers - Lots of Examples Shown

Hi!
So you want to start a red wiggler breeder bin. Congratulations! But how does one identify an adult/breeder? How do you know it’s a red wiggler and not some other breed of worm (like an Indian blue worm)?

It’s easy once you know what to look for - and I show you plenty of examples of worms that are adult breeders as well as worms that are not, so you can get a strong handle on what you’re looking for 👍❤️.

If you’re looking for premium red wiggler worms or cocoons to start your breeder bin adventure, please visit my website at:

Thanks!
Yours in the dirt,
Jay e

[CharlotteDorn-qx]

Hey Jayne!
Charlotte here! I hope you see this since the video was from a few months ago.

I've only been at this for 7 months now, but if anyone told me a year ago that not only would I be vermicomposting but enjoying it, I'd have thought they were nuts!

Just a quick shout out to your website...the cocoons came packaged beautifully, are hatching like crazy, and the worms loved the samples of worm chow and veggie powder. So, I just ordered some of both!

Today I started my first breeder bin. Holy Moly Jayne! You are so right about taking it a bit at a time. Beyond picking about 200 or so breeders in one sitting, it takes the patience of Job! I noticed myself thinking, heck you are big enough, in you go! I stopped and will grab a handful at a time for now on.

You are such a great teacher, are so kind, and have a gorgeous smile. Thanks for all of the informative videos!

[NanasWorms]

I think you should name all your breeders "Chubby"! Gorgeous worms
~ Sandra

[peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo]

Good morning, Jayne, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b 🇺🇸
❤🪱❤️🪱❤️🪱❤️🪱❤️
Great information 👍 on getting pure species.
❤Peggy❤

[madhat]

Hi Jayne, great video. Full of helpful information. Great timing too, as I'm about to start my first breeder bin and I have to separate some red wigglers from a mixed bin of reds and ENCs. I like the idea of the small table to help the back.
Keep up the good work. Have fun, Mark : )

[brendagracie]

Just fluffed up my grow out bin today and feeling a lot more confident about triaging the reds from the Blues. Thanks, Jayne! 🙂

[cherylhowker]

Lovely wormies love the worms as you turn them over xx

[funnysods]

Hi Jayne, excellent timing as always. My first serious breeder bin is 2 days old and I have a couple of questions: should I just leave the bin alone for 3 weeks? I followed your instructions for pre compost so I think there should be plenty of food. Next, when worms are mating, do 2 of them intertwine themselves together? When I was sorting out my breeders I found a few like that. Best regards, Bill.

[katiem]

Another terrific video, Jayne. I could have used this about 6 months ago!

[brgovender]

Hi Jayne. Thanks again for sharing this most useful video. In one of my bins I have noticed many long very thin flat worms. They have definitely come in with the batch of red wigglers that I had ordered. What are these? What should I do? Thanks

[laurasamford]

Wow, thank you for the info. I know almost nothing. So excuse me if this is a stupid question. What is the significance of the yellow tail? Is that a normal thing?

[rico]

Hi Jayne. Thanks for the great video. Question. How can I tell the difference between what i have been thinking were my ENCs, and your red wigglers? I've had them, a lot of them, for a few years, but looking at your wigglers and my "ENCs", I'm sstarting to wonder what I may actually have. Most have a distinctive bright yellow tail tip, but that may be for both varieties I think.

[morgan]

Ok I’m just getting started with all of this. If you are sorting why not put the ones that are not ready in a temporary bin so your not sorting the same worm several times or would that be bad for the worms? Just curious