Vermicomposting need help with set up

[hardwaterbob]

I would like to know how I should start out. I live in Northern Illinois where the weather gets cold from November till the end of March.

I have started collecting corn cobs after my cousins harvest. There is also a large volume of maple leaves at the farm. I heard that redworms like these leaves. Next my cousin has two horses and lots of manure. Can I use old pig manure or leave this alone.

So I need some advice on where to start my compost pile. I want to start a worm bin compost pile out side. I have an old pig pen that has a cracked concrete area is this a good place to start or should I put the compost pile in part of my garden.

What will happen to the redworms when the cold weather hits. Should I start it now making up the pile and add worms or sholud I grow the worms inside and start outside next year. In need of some experienced members advice.