The worms will crawl that way to live and eat. They will not go anywhere else when there is food here for them. In the winter, Judie places straw over the bin. After heavy rains, the worms sit on top of the pile. Cut waste into small pieces before placing it in the bin.
Eggshells help balance the bin's pH or acidity level.
Dry and crush them before adding. Avoid feeding red wigglers meat, dairy products, eggs, oily foods, salt and vinegar. Place feedings in different area of bin each time. Bury food to prevent fruit flies. If bin smells, it's too wet or too compacted.