My Lovely Worms

Hello! Sorry for the delay! As far as I am aware worms do not bite as they do not have teeth like we do! (Though some reports say that some wild varieties have teeth which is interesting)!

A small bag would make an okay nesting area though I reckon it’s best to let them wiggle around during the day so they can investigate and go on worm adventures!

If you are unable to do that or your area is unsafe for worms then they are happy to live in drawers and other small storage spaces given they are allowed to come out and wiggle every so often! Also giving them objects to investigate will help!

Hello! Sorry for a slow reply! This is a very good question!

I personally am fine with stringless worms where the string has fallen off or broke if it’s own accord! This is because adding a new string or re-tying one on can damage a worms delicate snoot! So if the worm is happy stringless then it’s fine! You may just have to have a word with them about toning down the crime!

In terms of removing a healthy string that is tricker- I’d say if you are removing it for the welfare of the worm or if they want to be liberated then it is perfectly fine! Though if the worm is happy with the string and wants to have a string I’d go with what the worm wants above all else! Worm happiness is the number one priority!

Hello! I am very sorry for such a late reply it’s all just been a lot lately! Very exciting news!

Dally is a lovely name for a lovely worm! Is Dally a solo worm? If so it might be worth considering getter them a friend or two as worms are very social creatures! Though if you are carrying them around and spending most of the day with them they could be okay!

Worms are fairly easy to look after and all they really need to be happy and healthy is love! Though it is worth getting them a nesting box, which can be as simple as old packaging or a bag so they have somewhere small and snuggly to sleep in!

Worms are also very curious creatures so take them around your home so they can examine and wiggle on various objects! I’d normally recommend worm walks for outdoor exploration, however given this time and circumstances it’s probably for the best to stay at home!

The kids went on what is likely to be their last worm walk for a while. We went into the woods as our usual worm walk is a busy meadow with a well used footpath and we were avoiding people for safety. Though we think it’s best to stay indoors now, even though there’s no one in the woods we’d hate to put vulnerable people in danger for the sake of a walk.

This is a tense time- though your wiggly friends are safe! They are also very understanding of the importance of isolation at this time! If you explain to your worms what’s happening they’ll understand and be patient with you about staying in and staying safe!

The worms said goodbye to the moss, tree stumps, acorns, and exploration holes! But don’t worry we can still keep busy and occupied inside!

The worms know the importance of keeping others safe even though they themselves are not effected! Be like the worms! It’s hard, but isolate yourself if you can, even if you are young and healthy!

The worms don’t have hands but they say those who do should wash them regularly and thoroughly!

Hello! Oh how lovely! Naming a worm is a very fun process!

I find it helps to try out a bunch of names and see which one fits the worms personality or they seem to like best!

Funky Cotten Candy

Lovely Cloud

Tuatara

Goat

Space Sunset

Eye Doctor

Argus Panoptes

Pink Angel

Eye Guy

Rosemary

Winifred

These are some names!

The buds have bloomed! The kids say spring is on its way!

These flowers make for a colourful worm walk! Wiggling amongst the stalks!

As well as wiggling worms enjoy warming themselves up in the sun! So don’t worry if they go tummy side up! They are just absorbing the sun!

Hello! My days! Thank you for your kindness!

Yes your worms will absolutely love being able to wiggle free- that sounds fantastic! If your room has corners and crevices they can snuggle in I reckon you’ll be fine! A nesting box is just useful so they have somewhere to sleep at night in a big pile! Though it doesn’t have to be a traditional box- when I first got my worms they were happy to sleep and curl up in a tote bag! So if they a freely wiggling around they are bound to find a snuggly place!

We went to go see the geese today, but instead came across a pair of swans!

Most of the worms were too nervous to leave my pocket and get a closer look at the lovely birds! Cowboy though was brave! She reckons swans are good, cause their necks make them look like worms on string! I reckon she’s right!

We liked how magical the swans looked when they stretched out their wings!

Horse did leave my pocket to inspect a lovely feather however! She’s always excited to find new things!

Worms in the dryer?! It seems that the kids only wanted to help with the laundry so they could curl up on the nice warm clothes!

I cannot blame them as it’s been a wet and windy day! Don’t worry all worms safely out of the dryer and back in their nest!

It’s not showing up very well but it started snowing earlier! I thought I’d let the kids have a look as they’ve never seen snow before!

They decided it was very pretty but cold and wet! Too cold it seems!

So we went back in for some nice hot brew!

The kids investigate moss balls! They love them!

I recently got some moss balls in a bowl for the kids to look at, because I know how much they enjoy looking at water! Don’t worry they understand water safety and know it’s not a swimming pool!

Horse loves counting the pebbles! She keeps loosing track! Maybe one day she’ll count them all!

Long Frog seems mesmerised by the moss itself! She loves it when I churn the water and make them float!

Cowboy and Herbert seem the most adventurous (can’t say there haven’t been any wet noses!) they love looking at the water from the top and watching the ripples!

Hello Blueberry! Oh no! That sounds ruddy tricky, I am sorry!

I must admit I’m not very good with knots- so if you think the string is too far gone you could live a string free life! Though I understand that the string can be very important for worms so could try using a thin sewing needle to widen the knot and make it easier to untie! Though be careful of sharp objects!

Another option is to replace the string all together- though this isn’t without its risks! Noses can easily be lost! So be very careful tying a new one on!

Hello! How lovely- give your playful cat a scratch hello from me! (If she likes scratches that is) !

If you do get a wiggly family, for their safety and your lovely cats it would probably be best to store their nest somewhere the cat can’t reach! So this could be in a drawer or cupboard, or in a room your cat doesn’t go!

To ensure your protected worms are as happy as can be, make sure to give them stimuli- like fun textures and objects- my worms really like things they can climb on, so a cupboard with a clothes hanger would be perfect! Plus going on worm walk adventures is always a blast!

Just make sure your lovely cat stays safe too, as worms can come apart easy (a tragedy!) and can be eaten, which could be very dangerous for a feline friend!

Hello! Happy birthday for the 26th I hope you have a marvellous day!

I am sorry to hear that you are worried- as long as you keep him in a safe and hidden place Gummy should be okay! Remember worms don’t mind the dark so you can even hide the nest in a drawer or cupboard if needs be! That should also keep them out of reach of the dog too- keep work safe and dog safe from eating anything it shouldn’t!

You could try expressing how important Gummy is to you? So they know to treat him well, but if you don’t think that would work a secret worm nest may be your best bet!