What Do Red Wiggler Eggs Look Like

Red Wiggler worm cocoons/eggs are opaque in color and oval shaped with a small point on the other. Cocoons are a little over 1/8″ in in diameter. Cocoons with be shipped with bedding and the cocoons are hard to see because they are moist and the bedding sticks together. Red Wiggler cocoons are shipped every two weeks.

How long does it take for red wiggler eggs to hatch?

So you can imagine how tiny it can be. But aside from that, these eggs will usually go through an incubation process of 23 days (more or less); and will then change its egg case color from golden yellow to maroon-like. These will then start to probably hatch after 3 to 4 weeks.

How often do red wigglers lay eggs?

The breeding cycle is approximately 27 days from mating to laying eggs. Worms can double in population every 60 days.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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