PHOTO: SUPPLIEDA take-no-prisoners approach to removing a bird pest causing havoc on new crops has paid off. More information can be found here.Canterbury is finally rook-free after the last known bird was killed following a long campaign to remove the crop pest. Laying hens should have a protein intake of around 16% of their diet. You only need a few per chicken, from just one mealworm to around ten, to significantly boost the protein intake.

These chubby worms will improve the health of your chickens. They are the most popular feeder insects for reptiles and amphibians. Great food source for Geckos, Skinks and Iguanas, Snakes and more. We also sell a popular bird mix with our juicy mealworms mixed in. We advise Pre soaking is water, especially during spring time. A general guide for feeding birds is to feed roughly 1/8th of the body weight of the bird. Feeding Mealworms to Birds:Ī Mealworm is an amazing source of food for all birds and especially good for chicks. Once washed out, they make an excellent storage container and are made from food safe plastics. Due to the drying process, all moisture is removed, preserving the mealworms thus giving them a shelf life of years. Above all, they are super healthy for a huge variety of animals. Wormys Dried Mealworms are an especially excellent value for money protein source. They may even be the future food we all eat! Omega 6 benefit muscle growth and help neural transmissions in the brain, improving brain function. Studies show that they may also protect against cancer.

These hormones regulate blood, heart, and genetic functions. They are essential for cell membranes and are required for the production of hormones.

Omega 3 fats help prevent heart disease and strokes. Therefore they offer a healthy addition to animals diets. They are delicious for a huge variety of animals and packed full of vitamins, Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils, Fiber and Protein. They are the larval stage of the darkling beetle. Despite the name, a Mealworm is not actually a worm. Mealworms provide a unbeatable, natural, source of protein (53 – 55%) and fats (27-30%) for your pets and wildlife.

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