Setting up an easy worm grow out bin 2023

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  • @TheGardenAndWormLady
    @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +6

    amzn.to/3wxDKnz Worm feed/chow maker
    amzn.to/3lviOY4 Chopped Straw
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    amzn.to/3PyhdyB Pine Shavings
    amzn.to/3MyDQRG Pine Shavings
    amzn.to/3MyboPG Oyster Shells
    amzn.to/3MBySDs Bus Bins/Tub
    amzn.to/3Lsrvgs Shelving Units
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    amzn.to/3G8DOxy Water Sprayer
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    Here are supplies I like to use in my wormery. Anything you purchase through one of my links doesn't cost you anything extra; Amazon will give me a separate commission. You can shop for anything, not only the above supplies.

  • @lornaj3310
    @lornaj3310 3 місяці тому +3

    "I try to be as gentle as I can..."
    *lobs it into the bucket like a softball* 😂😂❤

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  3 місяці тому

      🤣🪱 their pretty resilient

    • @lornaj3310
      @lornaj3310 3 місяці тому

      @@TheGardenAndWormLady I'm glad to hear that! I'm just starting with the worms and getting a feel for them. I've nearly cooked them (by accident) twice and they bounce right back, so they must be pretty tough!

  • @yenohbee271
    @yenohbee271 2 місяці тому +3

    You’re so cool, and your videos keep my attention which is rare and nearly impossible due to my attention span being similar to the one of a gold fish lol , thanks for making these videos!! I learned allot!

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 місяці тому

      Aw!!! Thank you I appreciate you watching!! I work hard on them☺️

  • @michaelbessette8685
    @michaelbessette8685 2 роки тому +13

    My wife stated, "I could never put my hands in worm bins, it would ruin my nails". I am going to show her how well you keep your nails in this video.

  • @kawai99100
    @kawai99100 2 місяці тому +1

    Worming is relaxing.😊

  • @melaniehouston6633
    @melaniehouston6633 6 місяців тому +2

    I am just now seeing your worm video from 2023. I so feel your allergies. I have been able to clear my allergies by using lavender, lemon, and peppermint, essential oils, equal parts of each in an Amber dropper bottle or roller bottle.

  • @kawai99100
    @kawai99100 2 місяці тому +1

    I live in Pensacola FL and the dirt is crazy good! I have St. Augustine grass and was digging up an area to make a good sized flower bed. I have well over a thousand worms and some are Huge. So I started a worm farm. My worms are twice as big. Wish I could show you. A few freaked me out. Thanks for the video.

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 місяці тому +1

      That’s awesome. I love visiting Pensacola, Florida. My favorite place to go is Navarre.

  • @eswaribalan164
    @eswaribalan164 4 місяці тому +3

    I dont have any worm farms but when l chop down a banana plant to remove a bunch of bananas, l found out, earth worms love, moving into the remaining trunk, especially when the weather is hot and dry and reproduce like a time bomb.

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920
    @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 2 роки тому +8

    Good morning, Vee, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸
    I absolutely agree, working with the Worms is as therapeutic as crocheting or reading 👍
    Those Worms 🪱 are 💪Beasts 💪

  • @hotwheelindeals6805
    @hotwheelindeals6805 4 місяці тому +3

    It's the worm chow that's fattening them up, they're basically corn fed...that will fatten up any grain eating animal.

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  4 місяці тому +1

      The worm chow I make isn’t only corn, I add other things that are nutritious. Worms do fatten up with chow but when I feed kitchen scraps they also fatten up. It’s the moisture that does it.

  • @HikingHermit1975
    @HikingHermit1975 Рік тому +2

    Great video
    Will try this new grow out set up with my ENC'S to see how it works here at Keller Korner in Connersville, Indiana

  • @wallysworms
    @wallysworms 11 місяців тому +1

    I am thinking of a rather big set up (for me, that is) and I hope being able to buy my first pound of dendro's in a couple of months. The red wigglers are doing rather well. So, I can focus on growing dendro's as well. Nice video, nice worms. Keep them video's coming

  • @GardeningwithBarchuckin
    @GardeningwithBarchuckin 2 роки тому +3

    Worms are looking great Vee! I think the large worms do like hanging out at the bottom of the bin.

  • @elaansaudan4760
    @elaansaudan4760 2 роки тому +2

    Wow they are huge...well done and thanks for sharing

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +2

      Yes they are you are very welcome. I am working on my video to give away my secret recipe for chow. I think it will be my gift to you all for supporting my channel and going on this journey with me.

  • @melodylamour6123
    @melodylamour6123 Рік тому +1

    I'm in SW Florida. More of us are following you in different online places and spreading your name. 😁 I hope it helps.

  • @emilyglasser1072
    @emilyglasser1072 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm leaving you feedback re the grinding chow video because I'm having difficulty posting for some reason. The sound on that video is very very low, even whe l use my Bluetooth speaker!
    Another small issue, most people post the amazon links in the "more" section & not within the comments section. You might add the links into that section as well🙂

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  11 місяців тому

      I’ve tried adding the Amazon links in the description section, but for some reason it won’t let me. Maybe I need to try again. The reason I lower the sound on the grinder is because people have complained that it is way too loud.

    • @emilyglasser1072
      @emilyglasser1072 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TheGardenAndWormLady Usually people do voiceovers in this situation.

    • @emilyglasser1072
      @emilyglasser1072 11 місяців тому +1

      I learn so much stuff on youtube. You may be successful with both issues if you search on UA-cam, can't hurt to try🙂 Meanwhile you could tell people where you have the links, so you don't loose out on income🍀

  • @julestburt
    @julestburt Рік тому +1

    Wow...those worms are huge and actually look like small snakes! They have a colour on top, and a whiter underside too!

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +1

      They are definitely big red wigglers. I like when they’re like that. But I also like them when they’re little they’re so cute😄

  • @-ChrisD
    @-ChrisD Рік тому +2

    Those really were some huge Euros!

  • @stevebrand1619
    @stevebrand1619 4 місяці тому +1

    I am confused about worm varieties here in europe the main worm used commercialy for bait worms for fishing is the Dendrobaena worm,as far as i know this worms natural habitat is on the forest floors and lives and eats the top layers of leaves that lie on the ground and they are a top layer worm they do not burrow much below the surface.We also have red worms and tiger worms that are similar but they are found in manure piles and rotting vegetable matter in garden compost heaps, this variety are not really farmed as bait worms but are sometimes used by vermicomposting growers gardeners.So are your european night crawlers dendrobaenas? i think in the USA the redworms are called red wrigglers there seems to be different names for the worms than those used in europe.

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes those are our European Nightcrawler’s here. Also known as Hortensis

  • @trishkcmo3683
    @trishkcmo3683 2 роки тому +3

    Just don't forget to remove windows from envelopes. Sorting the shredded cellophane out was a nightmare. Don't need that in my gardens.

  • @julieduvall7831
    @julieduvall7831 Рік тому +1

    Love it!

  • @keredeht
    @keredeht Рік тому +2

    Have you experimented with temperatures at all? Many animals grow larger in cooler climates, maybe it could affect worms similarly...

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +1

      The worms in my experience, slow down in the cooler weather’s, but they are definitely easier to ship in the fall and winter and very early spring. It’s rough on them in the summer. That’s why I usually don’t ship in the summer.

  • @AJsGreenTopics
    @AJsGreenTopics 2 роки тому +3

    Your worms are really big. 🙂

  • @sandyjoao4489
    @sandyjoao4489 2 роки тому +2

    Yr worms are great monsters...I bet its yr chow miracle working.

  • @larrymoss4296
    @larrymoss4296 Рік тому +2

    I heard you say something about the tales falling off I ordered some euros and they look beautiful when I got them a month later their tail started falling off and some of them started dying

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +2

      Isn’t it crazy? It happened to me a while back because I was messing with them so much that I stressed them out. Of course I was breeding them so I guess they didn’t like being handled a lot.

    • @larrymoss4296
      @larrymoss4296 Рік тому +2

      @@TheGardenAndWormLady so are you just letting them stay in the same bedding and harvesting the bigger ones

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +1

      When I harvest the breeders, and I reset them, I give them fresh bedding. Sometimes I’ll add additional fresh bedding to the cocoons. Depends how much is in there. When the babies hatch a move to the other wall, I do see what their bedding is like, and I have added fresh bedding. Depends most commercial worms farmers will reuse the bedding two or three times.

  • @lan-phuongnguyen4304
    @lan-phuongnguyen4304 2 місяці тому +1

    Where do you get oyster shell?

  • @morenothing4u
    @morenothing4u Рік тому +2

    They don't run out of the bin?

  • @lauriebareham4200
    @lauriebareham4200 Рік тому +2

    Can we put red wigglers in this bedding? And also does the bleach in white paper not concern you? Thanks

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +3

      Yes I’ve put red wigglers in their bedding. And no, I never worry or think about any bleach never had a problem.

  • @ricardomiglianomonteleone3752
    @ricardomiglianomonteleone3752 Місяць тому +1

    Sou Minhocultor Aqui no Brasil, São Paulo yem como enviar casulos de minhocas? E se possível a espécie para pescaria. se precisar posso enviar os meus casulos de Violeta do Himalaia, eusenia Andrei e foetida

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Місяць тому

      é contra a lei dos Estados Unidos enviar minhocas ou casulos para fora do país.

  • @theanton4
    @theanton4 Рік тому +2

    How did you make the mosquito dunk spray in small amounts

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +1

      I took a quarter of one of those mosquito dunk rings, and I just soak it in the water. I use the water and when it runs out I keep refilling it eventually the mosquito dunk will dissolve and disappear.

  • @scottstafford3550
    @scottstafford3550 5 місяців тому +2

    Can I use the small round paper shreds?

  • @catherineblair550
    @catherineblair550 2 роки тому +2

    I wish I knew the oyster shell disolved. I broke my coffee grinder on it.

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      I didn’t have a grinder for many years. I would just sprinkle it on and hope for the best. I think when it gets wet and the worm starts working through it it pretty much disappears after a while. My grinder is an upgraded one that I planned on getting for a long time. It wasn’t cheap but for my operation it’s worth it. At the same time when I don’t feel like pulling it out I just sprinkle it on without grinding it😂

  • @chrisprince5423
    @chrisprince5423 Рік тому +2

    Do you shred your pine shavings, or are they already shredded?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +1

      They are already shredded. I get them at tractor supply comes in a big square package.

  • @cookie761
    @cookie761 2 роки тому +2

    Well, I just ordered my second VermiHut worm Tower through your link....and now I need some red wigglers! Thank you for your help. How many red wigglers do I need for that Tower?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +5

      You really don’t need many because they reproduce fast. The thing is don’t overfeed the bins

  • @knoxurbanhomestead
    @knoxurbanhomestead Рік тому +2

    is this pine shavings that you buy for chickens?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +1

      Can be used for chickens I get it at tractor supply comes in a big yellow bag

  • @troydunn6228
    @troydunn6228 2 роки тому +3

    Very nice. So this works better than the mix of Peat, chicken feed and powdered milk?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +2

      So far yes, It lasts longer so it stretches out the harvesting for me

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +2

      People order worms are either throw the whole thing in the shaker or I just hand pick them

    • @troydunn6228
      @troydunn6228 2 роки тому +2

      Cool. I just got a load of peanut hulls to use as a mix in the bedding. I figured I could sift it out and reuse it or mulch with it.

  • @laurasoftheart
    @laurasoftheart 9 місяців тому +1

    What is a grow out bin? I just have my worms in one bin.

  • @gregpruitt1664
    @gregpruitt1664 10 місяців тому +1

    How cold does it get where you are my worms are outside and i have a seedling mat with them

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  10 місяців тому

      We have winters here. Last year I had 15 Below Zero. But my worms are indoors and the room gets down to about 65.

  • @thedealer799
    @thedealer799 2 роки тому +2

    5:45 That's what she said

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂👏🏾 That is hilarious my husband is always telling me that😂😂😂

  • @alton791
    @alton791 2 роки тому +2

    Would the plastic on top keep air from getting in the bin?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      No it doesn’t cause any problems, it still has air along the edges

  • @lauramccament1381
    @lauramccament1381 Рік тому +2

    I've just started a worm bin (red wigglers) for compost for my garden. I don't want to do multiple bins. Should I remove the largest one to encourage propagation?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +2

      Yes when the bin is to populated they self regulate and they won’t reproduce as much

    • @lauramccament1381
      @lauramccament1381 Рік тому +1

      @@TheGardenAndWormLady Thanks so much for answering !!! There is a lot to learn!!!!

  • @Visnerlin
    @Visnerlin Рік тому +2

    What is your recipe for worm chow

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  Рік тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/wA8qKYa_UYI/v-deo.html here it is if you don’t feel like making it I have a for sale on my website😊

  • @gavinddd2070
    @gavinddd2070 2 роки тому +2

    Have you ever used wood fuel pellets for bedding?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      No but I was just looking for those at tractor supply. I’m trying to look for some that doesn’t have any chemicals. The kind that if you want they just fall apart

  • @hypnosiscenternyc
    @hypnosiscenternyc Рік тому +2

    HOW LONG DID IT TAKE THEM TO GROW TO BAIT SIZE?

  • @kaleenabosanquet7836
    @kaleenabosanquet7836 11 місяців тому +1

    How long did it take to reach that size worm when in your grow out bin

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  11 місяців тому

      With good moisture and proper feeding usually about eight weeks maybe 10. Also depends on the temperature in the bedding.

  • @tromboneJTS
    @tromboneJTS 10 місяців тому +1

    My worms are 3x

  • @ericcarver7465
    @ericcarver7465 2 роки тому +2

    Interesting setup. Why straw?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +2

      Straw is natural and they take longer to process it. With this many trees as I have I’m not having to make up new trees with new bearings as often as I would if it was pure peat moss

    • @ericcarver7465
      @ericcarver7465 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheGardenAndWormLady That makes good sense!! Nicely done. Great vid, thank you!!

  • @rico99586
    @rico99586 11 місяців тому +1

    Am I confused? You said at about 9:30 on the vid that some people put 250 of those big boys/girls in a grow out bin. Did you mean a breeder bin? I don't think those guys could grow out much more.

  • @vkm531
    @vkm531 2 роки тому +2

    What were the steps you took to make connections with ppl to sell your worms? Whats an average income you make from this?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      The best connections I have on my website, My honesty, being realistic and telling the truth in my videos, I have a lot of people asking me questions and I always answer, I film my successes and I also film my mistakes, and all of that is spread by word of mouth. I’ve made connections with other worm farmers that are honest and other worm farmers that aren’t. The way I see it is if I can lay my head down at night to sleep then I’m doing OK.
      As far as income like any business at all depends what you put into it. Obviously the more worms you have the more sales you’ll have. All the big worm farms that I know have outdoor windroves. I’m working my way to that but you see my business is debt-free and I don’t want to invest if I don’t have it right now. For now I am investing indoors because honestly raising them inside in the environment that I can control the weather is less problems.
      Uncle Jim’s worm farms makes millions, honestly I’m one of the little guys😂
      I just started selling them towards the end of last year. I’ve been raising them for 20 years but I have also raised four children, took care of my husband and I always had jobs. So now I’m building up the business slowly and I really love it so much.
      Do your research, be careful who you buy worms from or investing especially red wigglers. I personally only know one other worm farmer that has pure stock like mine.
      I usually link under my videos all the supplies that I use so you can see what it is.

  • @PlantObsessed
    @PlantObsessed 2 роки тому +2

    Wow I have never seen an ENC drop a tail. I knew the ANC did it I'll have to be careful.

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      I didn’t know they did that either until I actually saw one do it🫣

    • @kevingarden340
      @kevingarden340 2 роки тому +1

      I had some dropped tails with a sour bin. Truly the stuff of worm farmer nightmares. Lol.

  • @user-sj9dq2kw1c
    @user-sj9dq2kw1c Рік тому +1

    🥀🌺🌸🌹🪱🌺👍🥀

  • @brookeonyx6271
    @brookeonyx6271 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this. I’ve just started getting into worms and I adore my Euros!!! I’m purchased everything for this bedding and for the chow today. I’ll be mixing up both today and putting 1/2 my Euros in this mix tomorrow and we will see how they do. I’ll be feeding my wigglers the mix you make using alfalfa pellets, peat moss, chicken layer mesh, etc to supplement our kitchen scraps too. I may spout those guys too and start a breeder bin. A local small business sporting good store told me they would buy any extra large Euros and wigglers! Hopefully I’ll have enough of both by next spring.
    I love your channel. I’ve never been a UA-cam watcher but you’ve got me hooked!
    Quick question…what would be a fair price to sell a 25 pack of wigglers and 20 pack of Euros? I can’t find anything online with information regarding wiggler and Euro pricing in small amounts.

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much, I see people on eBay selling them in small quantities all the time, I’ve done it myself. I’ve seen prices range anywhere between $15 and up

    • @brookeonyx6271
      @brookeonyx6271 Рік тому +1

      I sifted this bin yesterday since these guys later so many cocoons and I wanted to start a cocoon bin. I stopped counting at 400, that was about 1/2 way through! Not only did they get huge, they made plenty of cocoons. There were also 5 little guys that I put back into the bin. That one bin also gave me about 1lb of casting! Couldn’t believe how quick they grew and produced. Next week I’ll be sifting my breeder bin. We will see which one produced more cocoons! Thanks again, you’ve really helped me to get things going! Can’t wait to see what I have next spring when fishing season comes around.

  • @articmars1
    @articmars1 2 роки тому +2

    Which ones do you sell for fishing? Euros or Wigglers?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +2

      Most people buy the euros for fishing, but I have people buy the little ones for lake fishing. Both forms are also sold through the winter. Some people buy them for fishing in the south and some people buy them for composting. Since people are cooking more at home now they need the worms to compost all the scraps

  • @kevingarden340
    @kevingarden340 2 роки тому +2

    Did those euros start out as babies in that bin? I’m guessing that’s what’s meant by “grow out” bin. 😬
    They look amazing, btw!

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +3

      No not babies more like teens, you put them in grow up and once you see the clitellum to make them in the grow out bin and get fat. Then they go for sale. I have finally perfected my chow

    • @kevingarden340
      @kevingarden340 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheGardenAndWormLady thanks for the response. I really appreciate the help.
      I’m trying to figure out the best way to manage my cocoons and juvies. You’re videos have been very helpful.

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +3

      @@kevingarden340 Believe it or not even though I’ve been doing this 20 years now there are still ways that I am trying to figure out myself😄
      I’m all about realness

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      @@kevingarden340 I just subscribed, you need to make some worm videos 😄 I’d love to see

  • @naturesbestsecret968
    @naturesbestsecret968 7 місяців тому +1

    We started out with the 5 gal. bucket system, but are not happy with the results. We bought 100 worms (not from you, unfortunately... ) After 4 months, we ended up with only 49 adult worms, with lots of babies and cocoons.
    We used 1" pieces of soaked cardboard, whole leaves, shredded paper, and coco coir. We didn't mix it up, but layered it.
    Your system seems to be working great, and we want to switch over to tubs.
    Can you tell me how old your huge euros are?
    If we added coco coir to this bedding, do we have to add lime?
    Can you tell us the size of your gray bins, and the black ones? And where do you get them?
    We are using them for fishing, and our garden.
    We will use your link to buy stuff. Thank you so much! We enjoy your humor, and are learning a lot!
    Mike and Vicki

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  7 місяців тому +1

      When I had a natural ingredients like you have, I usually mix it up. Worms produce more cocoons in my experience when I raise them and Peat Moss. I have raised them in coconut coir, and I love working with that stuff but I don’t get as many cocoons. I’m not sure the age of the euros because I have them for so long. My gray tubs are 20 x 15 x 5 and I get them online at www.webstaurantstore.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb6-cJ-fkxj49nsJCJcXfhJnIzquNv1OMxoUxVBP2WT5A1SrSIIGvE4saAhq8EALw_wcB
      I am not affiliated with them. They just had a good sale, and I snatched up quite a few of them. This is where I get my black tubs. amzn.to/3St0Nem
      When I use Coco coir I don’t add dolomite lime . When I add people I do because Pete is very acidic. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate your support.

  • @davidhumphrey171
    @davidhumphrey171 2 роки тому +2

    Where do we find your worm chow recipe ?

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +2

      I just filmed my secret recipe today, i’m gonna work on the editing and then I’ll release it.

  • @orthocoinbitzantium1002
    @orthocoinbitzantium1002 2 роки тому +2

    Isn’t white paper bleached? Is that good for them?

    • @orthocoinbitzantium1002
      @orthocoinbitzantium1002 2 роки тому +1

      Them meaning plants

    • @TheGardenAndWormLady
      @TheGardenAndWormLady  2 роки тому +1

      it's never bothered my worms, I've been using it for years.

    • @Nifi777
      @Nifi777 2 роки тому +1

      It shouldn't bother the plants. Once the worms have digested the paper - any carcinogens should be removed - that is also true for pesticides that might be on food you are giving to the worms. Don't worry. Office paper is widely used in the worm scene :) Happy worming !

  • @chuckmorris818
    @chuckmorris818 Рік тому +2

    U don’t talk loud enough for old vets are hard of hearing