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Do Blue Jays Eat Worms?

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The blue jay is a passerine (perching) bird endemic to eastern North America and belongs to the Corvidae family. Several individuals recognize this popular, big songbird through its jaunty crest, blue, white, with black plumage, and loud cries. Yes, blue jays eat worms quite frequently. A blue jay eats plants, worms, seeds, and eggs, making it an omnivore. Blue jays have a reputation for eating eggs or nestlings, and this behavior has damaged their image....

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Do Spiders Eat Worms? (What About Earthworms?)

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Despite the anxiety these eight-legged predators can instill in humans, they are excellent creatures to have around since they can help keep other troublesome insects and pests out. But do they eat worms? While most spiders eat insects, some larger spiders eat worms, snails, and even tiny vertebrates such as frogs, lizards, birds, and bats. The earthworm is a tiny scavenger with an average lifespan of 1-2 years. Earthworms are preyed upon by various creatures,...

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Do Worms Turn Into Moths or Butterflies? (What About Earthworms?)

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After a quick glance, if you didn’t know better, you could be forgiven for thinking worms and caterpillars were the same. After all, they are wriggly, small and found in the garden. This has led many people to ask the question in the title. The quick answer is no, worms do not turn into a butterfly or moth. But it depends what you are talking about when you are referring to a “worm”. Many people...

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Do Ducks Eat Worms? (Which Type Of Worm Do They Feed On As Part Of Their Diet?)

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Most people will tell you that the best thing to feed ducks at the local pond or lake is bread. Although it may not have appeared evident initially, bread is actually a horrible meal for ducks. Ducks are omnivores and may consume a broad range of meals, both plant-based and meat-based. Especially wild ducks. When you’re rearing ducks, you may be curious about what meals are ideal and which are not. So, do Ducks Eat...

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How To Make Worm Tea – (What Is It And Does It Really Work?)

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Some people use the excess water from the worm castings in their worm farm or bins, directly as liquid fertilizer or put it into a watering can or spray bottle to use as a spray fertilizer to help boost their plants’ growth.  This is known as Worm Tea by vermicomposting enthusiasts or compost tea by those who do their composting without worms.  Earthworm castings are neutral and contain various minerals and trace elements that are...

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What Do Worms Eat In The Wild? (The Diet Of Non-Captive Earthworms)

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Whether it is because you have earthworms in your garden and you are interested in how to ensure they are healthy and will thrive or are just fascinated by them, the subject of what earthworms eat is interesting. The good news is that, unlike other animals and creatures, earthworms are not especially fussy about what they eat. We understand that is quite a broad answer to the question, which is why we are going to...

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Earthworm vs Centipede (What’s the Difference?)

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It is unlikely you would mistake an earthworm for a centipede (you’ll more likely get a worm mixed up with a millipede!) However, these two creatures share several interesting similarities. In this post we’ll look at the similarities and differences between the earthworm and the centipede. Similarities Between Worms and Centipedes Most forms of earthworms and centipedes, for example, enjoy living in areas with high levels of moisture. Though centipedes are more at home above...

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Earthworm vs Roundworm (Similarities and Differences)

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When you first look into the subject of worms, it can all seem a little overwhelming. Especially as lots of the animals referred to as worms, all look the same. Roundworms and earthworms are two types of worms that a lot of people are familiar with, but to the uninitiated and untrained eye, they look very similar. Although they are considered one and the same thing by many people, there are a lot of differences...

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Do Worms Make Sounds or Noises?

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It is often wondered whether worms or earthworms make sounds or if they have the ability to make noise through some kind of vocal chords.  I’ve been asked countless times if earthworms make any noise. I was curious too and started wondering about it myself.  After keeping African Night Crawler worms for so long, I’ve never really heard them making any noise.  However, I have heard them making some noise before when I kept a...

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Can Worms Drown? (How Long Can Earthworms Live in Water?)

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Earthworms live in rivers, wet soils, swamps, and ditches. So, you would assume that they can also live in water, right?  I did an experiment. I put an adult tiger worm on the ground indoors and let it crawl…and I had unexpected results.  It got much slower after crawling for about 2 meters and it then even stopped moving.  Then, I sprayed water on it with a sprayer for watering flowers, and it resumed its...

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