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   * Salted or pickled food
   * Spoiled canned food
+  * Fresh grass or weed clippings
+  * Raw or hardwood sawdust
 Worms DO like:
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   * Mouldy bread
-Worms like their food in small pieces, so cut it up before you feed them. Blending food is also a great way to feed them (they appreciate any help in breaking the size down).
+Worms like their food in small pieces, so cut it up before you feed them. Blending food with a bit of water is also a great way to feed them (they appreciate any help in breaking the size down).
+DO NOT OVERFEED THE WORMS. Feeding them twice a week is sufficient. The food from their previous meal should be well on its way to being consumed/composted before you add the next meal. It's helpful to keep a plastic bin for worm food in or near the kitchen, rather then packing food scraps on the farm each day. They will just pile up and start to smell.
+WHENEVER YOU FEED THE WORMS ADD A BIT OF SHREDDED, SOAKED NEWSPAPER! This really helps keep the worm farm balanced and functioning.
-Do not overfeed the worms. Feeding them twice a week is sufficient. The food from their previous meal should be well on its way to being consumed/composted before you add the next meal. It's helpful to keep a plastic bin for worm food in or near the kitchen.