My son critiqued my finished project and recommended that I cut the pipe in half to allow access to the ramp from above. That seems logical. At this point Im looking forward to delivery of the larvae. I have engaged another family to save their food waste so there is plenty for the little critters to eat when they arrive. Ive also ordered a Vermihut, which is similar to the Worm Factory as a worm composting environment. As I understand it, worms are somewhat pickier eaters than Black Soldier Fly Larvae. While the BFL will eat almost any food waste with the exception of potato skins and dairy products, worms prefer more of a salad type of diet. My aim is to have protein supplements for my chickens and the fish I eventually plan to raise in my aquaponics setup. Some of the worms I have ordered will go directly into my grow bins, hopefully to serve a useful purpose in breaking down the organic wastes. The rest will take up residence in the Vermihut. From what Ive read online, the Vermihut may run somewhat hotter than the Worm Factory, due perhaps to the design of the latter which is elevated. It seems to me that setting the Vermihut on top of a few concrete blocks would serve to add ventilation, achieved in the Worm Factory by longer legs on the bottom of the system. Who knew I would be eagerly anticipating shipments of worms and maggots?
