How to Feed Giant Gippsland Earthworms

Set up a compost bin for the Gippsland earthworms. Use a large, waterproof plastic bin with a lid. In this bin, you may store a variety of table scraps, plants, soil and other food for the worms.

Place table scraps from your meals into the compost bin. Use materials such as vegetables and fruits. Rice may be used, as well as egg shells, pancakes and bread. Used coffee grounds and tea bags may also be fed to the worms in limited amounts.

Add organic matter from your yard to the compost bin. Decaying leaves and grass clippings may be used, as well as small pieces of tree bark. Add a large amount of soil, which is required for earthworms to digest their food. Avoid putting rocks into the bin; Gippsland earthworms cannot digest rocks.

Use horse manure in your bin if you have access to it. Do not use feces from a cat or dog. Feces from these animals may be contaminated with bacteria that can kill worms. This type of feces can also contain antibiotics or other drugs if the animal has been medicated.

Place several Gippsland earthworms into the bin, if desired, and they will eat the material inside. If you want to feed the earthworms that are in your garden, spread some of the compost mixture in the garden. Earthworms digest their food slowly, so it may take some time before you notice the food supply decreasing.