Mealworms Tub 100g

Mealworm Tub 100g

Plump, nutrient rich mealworms are a valuable food for all poultry and greatly improve egg-quality in domestic chickens. Mealworms are a natural insect food providing protein, vitamins and minerals for insectivorous and seed-eating birds; especially during breeding, egg-laying, and feather re-growth after moulting. 

Mealworms are enjoyed by lizards, bearded dragons, blue tongue lizards, spiders, scorpions, frogs, birds, large fish, turtles, poultry, game show contestants and many other animals.

Our Mealworms have been relied on by zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, breeders, vets, animal rescuers and families for over 30 years.

Mealworms are clean and easily handled. They can be a valuable addition to many animals diets and also used as treats and training rewards.

Some gardeners believe that feeding wild-birds and wild lizards in their yard, naturally encourages insect foraging behavior to keep the garden clear of pests. Small quantities of mealworms are a natural treat for visiting wildlife and far superior to mince or raw meat. It is best not to make wild animals completely dependent on offered food.

How to feed

Chickens will quickly learn to eat from your hand when you offer mealworms or spread a handful of mealworms per chicken in their foraging area.

Storage

Add extra wheat bran as necessary and feed with sliced carrots. They can be kept at room temperature or for longer storage place in the crisper of a refrigerator. Every few weeks they should be allowed to come to room temperature and fed with fresh wheat bran and carrot slices before they are re-chilled.

Please take care when unpacking your Insects. Sometimes other insects decide to enjoy life in our insect grow-rooms. Whilst every care is taken to ensure that no hitchhikers are present in our LiveFood products, sometimes other species will be present. Feel free to contact us if you would like an identification.