Ship- I have been getting a lot of help from a friend in OK on handling these red worms. I'm starting to raise the big red worms .I branched out on my own a bit and got a black plastic cement or morter mix tray from the local Lowes lumber.36"X24"X8" I think it was $12 or $13. I'll make a simple frame for it and keep it up off the floor.Punch a couple rows of 1/2" holes in the bottom for drainage. I'm mixing 1 part Peat moss ,1 part good soil, and 1 part rabbit manure. I have laying mash on hand to feed after they finish the rabbit manure a little. Later I plan to add one more box and let both reproduce over the winter in my heated shop.
I'll mention to my friend that this thread is here in case he wishes to add info from his broad knowledge. ole Mike