I have to say it is difficult for people with family, sometimes. I grew up with my grandparents. My mother and father were not in the picture to any extent. I tried living with my mom in my early 20 but it lasted only a few weeks.
I know it is hard but you have to do what makes you happy and...
Went to an organic farming class over the last week. They discussed vermiculture and the lady from the extension office gave out starter sets for worms. She had a tote that was around 5 years old.
My wife and I have a portable one thata you put together. We will have seeds starting soon in it. We try and do some tomato as well as beans and peppers.
I know they have a post about this and a thread but there is data on the net and from what I have read. Chicken and Rabbit manure are good to go almost immediately. Please check around first.
I know that horse needs to age for some time before it can be used.