Why We’re Raising HALF-A-MILLION WORMS For 50 Ducks

Join Parc Carreg membership to support our work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqpsosXVKnXZZ5BBfzvtEg/join Earthworm populations in the UK have declined by 30% over the last 25 years—but here on our farm, we’ve created a thriving ecosystem that’s creating an abundance of earthworms. These hardworking worms break down our duck manure, enrich our compost, and provide a high-quality, sustainable protein snack for our flock of 50 ducks. What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✔️ How we’re raising 500,000 worms in our duck house ✔️ The benefits of vermicomposting for ducks and soil health ✔️ Why earthworms are critical for regenerative farming ✔️ How biodiversity thrives in our compost ecosystem ✔️ Steps we’re taking to reduce soy-based feed reliance SOURCES: https://www.economist.com/britain/2024/05/22/whats-behind-britains-earthworm-cataclysm https://www.greenmatters.com/news/earthworm-decline https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/07/more-than-half-of-earths-species-live-in-the-soil-study-finds-aoe https://www.wwf.org.uk/myfootprint/challenges/expansion-soy-bean-farms-has-led-vast-areas-deforestation-and-destruction COMPANIES REFERENCE (No affiliation) https://betterorigin.co.uk/ https://entocycle.com/ https://www.fly2feed.com/ https://www.betabugs.uk/ https://inspro-uk.com/