Essential Equipment for small scale worm farming
With a little enthusiasm, it is possible to manage a 4000 sq FT (400m²) worm production unit which would be a full time job for 1 person and has a potential turnover of over £3,000 per month, with the following equipment—
- Manure barrow
- Large shovel
- Landscaping rake
- Manure fork
- Concrete mixer
- Mobile picking table
- Poly bag sealer
Propagation boxes
When stacked in a heated, well ventilated area, this rapid breeding system can substantially reduce the capital requirements for establishing a large worm production facility. Fully featured in our training DVD and manual
Propagation box racking system
A user-friendly method of utilising propagation boxes for the larger operator. A temperature-controlled room is essential with all propagation box systems.
Multiplication bins
Another low cost system for multiplying worms. Successfully used by Wonder Worms UK for breeding and growing worms indoors in a lit area. Portable and can be kept in any shed, barn, loft or garage etc.
Wonder worms UK bin system
We use these bins for breeding and also for short term holding of worms produced by our growers, in preparation for bulk processing into the various products for our Angling and Aquatic Markets.
Permanent concrete beds
Concrete block outdoor worm beds produce large quantities of worms and worm castings. Features not visible in this photograph are our anti mole barrier and our anti crawl trap. Fully featured in our training DVD and manual
Semi-permanent timber beds
These timber built outdoor beds are simple to construct, semi portable, and present no planning problems in most areas. Features not visible in this photograph are our anti mole barrier and our anti crawl trap. Fully featured in our training DVD and manual