Sorry I also put a newspaper ontop of the soil so that it is dark for the worms

Do you have a Picture?

Thanks Vagas, this is just what I needed! I am in the experimental stage with an order for a Video and worms on the way. I bought 2 black plastic containers from Wal-mart with lock handle lids to start them in. There is only about 2 inches from the bottom if I stack one in the other and I think it needs to be higher, but I don't want to use bricks. I didn't know where to put the holes so your info was very helpful. I think that if I use a foam tape about 1/8th of an inch thick around the second bin, it will keep the bins on top up higher, plus, it will make a pretty good seal. I am anxiously awaiting my 1st pound of worms so that I can begin. My only worry is having enough table scraps to feed the worms. I have an abundance of shredded paper and leafmold, however, right now! Thanks for these instructions, they are tremendously helpful!

Ripped up corrigated cardboard is a good bedding and food source for worms. You might be suprised at how much scraps you of food you do find you produce. One pound of worms doesn't need to be fed much right at first anyway.

Hi shyspook, thanks, I am glad my post was so helpful.

Quote shyspook: I think that if I use a foam tape about 1/8th of an inch thick around the second bin, it will keep the bins on top up higher, plus, it will make a pretty good seal.

I would not think that foam tape will hold the second tub in place when it is full the higher tub up it will be quite heavy. I would think you will need something inside the first tub ie bricks, wooden blocks.

I do not seal between tubs only the lid. If you feel you need to seal things between tiers just stuff newspaper in between.

Don't worry about having enough food. Your biggest problem will be not being able to leave them alone. I was amazed how much organic stuff you throw out when you start saving it. Please follow my feeding instruction. Overfeeding is far more dangerous than underfeeding.

Vagas,
Thank you so much for posting such great instructions. I've been contemplating starting a single bin but I love your way instead. I'll give it a try.

Vagas, You are absolutely correct! The Brick is better! I just got my bin set up and the worms and cocoons came in the mail. The opened sack the worms came in went into the bin I had prepared for them. The fat tape I had put on the bottom edge of the bin did not hold it up and the air holes in the bin sank below the level of the first bin. I began to get condensation..I tried several things..and then reverted to the brick in the bottom bin. Presto-bingo! that WAS the answer!

Tclynx, had suggested not removing the worms from their container when first introducing them to their new home. My worms came in a doubled brown grocery bag. I placed the entire bag in the bin (put together complete with netting as per your instructions above) and I tore a small hole in the bottom corner of the bag to let them out. A few hours later, I went and tore a larger hole...and started tearing the bag into strips a few hours after that...IMPATIENCE! Couldn't leave them alone at all! Finally, I went to bed so the poor little devils could do their own thing. I had no escapees the next morning...so, of course I looked and I saw worms in the paper! I sprayed down the paper bag with water to soften it and suddenly realized that I could just leave the whole thing in there and let them make a meal of that as well. 3 days later, this morning, I sprinkled in about 1/2 cup of corn meal and dampened it because I thought they might be hungry...I must not let my worry about them starving cause me to over feed....Your advice has been right on, THANK YOU! And tclynx's suggestion about letting the worms find their own way into the bin from their shipping container has kept my worms in the bin (27 quart size,stackable, with lock-tight lids, black). Thank you so much for your guidence! =o)

shyspook Just make sure the worms cannot get under or through your netting