Description
Red Wigglers - Eisenia fetida
The smallest of the earthworm varieties, Red Wiggler earthworms average 1-1/2 to 3 inches in length. Size will vary. If you want a larger size bait worm we recommend European or Canadian Nightcrawlers.
The Optimum Worm For Vermicomposting!
In addition to being the optimum worm for composting, they are an ideal bait worm for trout and panfish. Red Wigglers are also widely used for feeding aquarium and small pond fish and small herps. If you've got a hungry turtle or amphibian, Red Wigglers are a wonderful live food choice. Also, many bird owners are discovering the benefits of feeding Red Wigglers. Offer them as a tasty delicacy!
Redworms, Red Wigglers, Red Worms, Red Wiggler Earthworms, Manure Worms, Red Wiggler Worms, Trout Worms, Compost Worms, Tiger Worms, and other names, whatever you want to call them, these popular and versatile earthworms have been both the composting worm of choice and the earthworm that most of us learned to fish with as kids.
Fishing Bait: Red Wigglers are easy to use as bait, easily surviving in temperatures between 38 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Redworms are very active on the hook, and last longer under water than most other earthworms. Another plus is that Red Wigglers are not as sensitive to temperature and sunlight as common nightcrawlers. Common nightcrawlers need to be kept cool to survive, and are toast in the heat and sun.
Nature's soil aerators: Earthworms (Red Wigglers or Redworms) improve and condition the soil as they burrow in search of food. Earthworms excrete a highly nitrous fertilizer (called castings), which contain 5 times the available nitrogen, 7 times the available phosphorus, 3 times the exchangeable magnesium, 11 times the available potash, and 1.5 times the calcium found in 6 inches of top soil. Use 2 to 3 worms per square foot. A pound container contains approximately 800-1000 worms and eggs and covers 400 square feet.
Bulk Red Wigglers are packaged approximately 800-1000 Count per lb., or you can order them in 6/Pack or 12/Pack 50 Count Cups (Overnight Shipping Only)
Save $$ when you buy Red Wigglers by the 1#, 2#, 3#, 5# or 10# Bulk Packs! Shipping Included in Price! (available at checkout)
We ship them in bedding that is on the dry side, so please add water to moisten the bedding right away, if needed.
How do I care for my worms after I receive them? Worm Care Instuctions
Why buy Red Wigglers from Fiddle Creek Farms?
We believe that you should demand more from your worm supplier. Here are some of the reasons that set Fiddle Creek Farms Red Worms apart from the crowd:
Fast Reliable Shipping - All bulk Red Wiggler orders are shipped via US Priority Mail (Typically 2-5 day service to most areas from the day your order is shipped). Prices listed include Shipping & Handling! Orders cannot be cancelled
Live Delivery Guarantee - We are confident that you will be completely satisfied with the product you receive. However, if there is a problem with your order upon delivery, simply contact us for a replacement. Read our Live Guarantee Policy
Bulk orders are shipped on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only - Our central location in the heart of the country allows us to provide high quality and flexible customer service to all U.S. locations. Note: We reserve the right to hold shipments during extreme hot or cold temperature conditions. Customers are notified via email if orders are delayed due to extreme temperature and/or weather conditions. Orders must be received 1-2 business days in advance of shipping dates. For example, orders shipped on Monday must be received by no later than 12:00 (noon) CST on Saturday. Orders shipped on Wednesday must be received no later than 12:00 (noon) CST on Tuesday.
Our Red Wigglers are tested for nutritional value to assist the customer in providing a diverse and healthy diet. The nutritional make up of a Red Wiggler is approximately 84.8% moisture, 10.5% protein, 2% fat, .7% ash and 2.0% other.
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Best Bait Worms...Sure, some folks go fishing with a tackle box full of lures, jigs, and spinner baits, but nothing makes fish bite like a big, juicy worm...the lifelike action is built right in!
Red Wigglers make a great staple food or treat for turtles and amphibians, too!
Red Wigglers are the tried and true mainstay of Vermicomposters. Pictured above is the 3-Tray Worm Factory 360 Composting System available at Fiddle Creek Farms. Click Here to learn more!