mealworms

  1. Patiocoturnix

    Super worms/mealwoms

    I was wondering if anyone on here has ever tried keeping/breeding super worms or mealworms in their quail enclosure so they are all in the substrate and the quail forage for them if so how successful was it. And if not what are your ideas to breed them.
    • Patiocoturnix
    • Thread
    • breeding mealworms mealworms quail quail treat superworms treat
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Quail
  2. P

    Mealworms breeding for chickens: do mealworms transfer their diseases to the next generations?

    I've bought some live mealworms from a local provider, I'm really worried about feeding them to my chicks as I'm not really 100% sure that these are healthy mealworms. Can I breed these mealworms for another generation and then feed them to the chicks? I'm afraid that some...
  3. S

    Mealworm feedback requested

    Hello, This is my first time visiting this forum... thanks for the access! I raised chickens for many years, got busy with other things, but recently got a few for the company and fresh eggs and decided to raise some mealworms as well to supplement their diet. I've had no problems at all...
  4. M

    Raising Mealworms - best practices? How to prevent / stop grain moths to keep wife happy?

    Happy new year! New member here! I've been raising mealworms on and off on a small scale for over a decade (2 shoe box plastic containers). But never getting what I think should be a good yield, taking a lot of time to deal with maintenance and one time, getting grain moths in the house and...
  5. Drumstick63

    1st time chicken Mom

    I have 3 chickens that free range about 5-8 hrs a day, they have a continuous feeder with layer pellets and I give them fruits and or veggies when they go back in their coop for the night, also give them a bit of corn and mealworms as a treat. I am wondering if I am feeding them to much , when...
  6. P

    Am I overthinking mealworms?

    My mealworm farm is getting going well enough that I'll soon be able to start feeding some to my chickens. If my feeding method is just tossing a handful in the run, I'm concerned about introducing a non-native insect species to my local environment if some of the larvae manage get away and...
  7. Keyword: In Moderation

    Keyword: In Moderation

    *DISCLAIMER: I am not advocating for giving chickens NO treats at all. I believe that, as with humans, treats must be consumed wisely and in moderation.* Back in December and January, I had a sick hen. My posts about it are here, the onset of her sickness, here, when she aspirated the...
    • topochico225
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    • dried mealworms fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome flhs mealworms rir pullets sudden death hen treats treats for chickens
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    • Category: Maintaining A Healthy Flock
  8. Boonie Stomper

    Chickens love STYROFOAM! Eating Again, Polystyrene!

    Its amazing what lengths chickens will go to for a crop full of styrofoam cooler or polystyrene packing often used as insulation. :pop Mine have never shown any illness from having eaten a little of it in the past. But though I've tried to get it away from and keep it from them in the past, I...
  9. bellamoran27

    how much do baby ducklings eat?

    so i recently bought three little ducklings & i’ve only had chickens in my lifetime, so i had to do a little research on what to feed them. i heard that mealworms were a good source of protein and a tasty treat, so i went ahead and bought them a big bag. the littlest one is about a week while...
    • bellamoran27
    • Thread
    • duckling duckling diet duckling food meal worm mealworm mealworms
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Ducks
  10. C

    Mealworm farm question

    So several months ago I decided to start my own mealworm farm so my flock could have fresh treats. I'm finally getting babies, but there is a web like substance in the "nursery" bin. Do the babies produce this, or do I have an intruder?
  11. cluckmecoop7

    Why do my chickens not like MealWorms?

    My chickens just don't like mealworms. I don't know why..... In this article it said "Mealworms are a favorite..." Or something like that. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/chicken-treat-chart—the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens.47738/#comment-507910 I was just wandering why. They...
  12. D

    Organic Mealworms?

    Question: Can you get Organic Meal worms? I try to sell chicken eggs and people seem to like that I organically feed my chickens. Whether it is a fad or not. However, no matter how hard I try I cannot find organic mealworms (dried or alive) preferably, USDA Certified. Any advice? Mealworms...
  13. UrbanFarmer44

    Mealworm cycle issue [feed for the chooks]

    Hi all, I've struggled to find any answers through Google and other sites so I thought I'd try here and see if anyone has some experience or advice. I currently have about 500 beetles that 'grew up' from mealworms that I bought. That life cycle went fast and within a couple of weeks they had...
  14. Dan Saiyan

    mealworms?

    hi! i have two silkie chicks that i'm raising, and i'm wondering when to start feeding them mealworms? they're four weeks old today, and i've tried introducing mealworms to them twice now, but they don't seem to...want them? one at least pecked at a mealworm but didnt show any interest past...
  15. K

    Meal worms from a petsmart?

    I was thinking about getting mealworms/“super worms” from my local petsmart and raising more of them to give to my chickens as treat... has anyone started with these before and are they good for chickens? I’ve seen mealworm threads, but the petsmart markets them as superworms... is this the same...
  16. Keeperoflock

    Feeding Issues.... Need Advise Please

    I have 15 9 month olds. They are fed early in the morning (around 5:30am) giving them 16% protein layer feed to which I add a little bit of cracked corn in their wet mash we make up for them. When cleaning their poop board and gathering eggs (usually around noon) I have to get them out away...
  17. Siyabonga Mama

    Does anyone know how to grow meal worms?

    I just went out and nearly fainted dead away from shock at the sight of (I thought) the world's ugliest chicken lurking among my flock! But apparently the scruffy bald look is in at this time of year. Who knew? In the past my girls have always molted with dignity! Anyway, apparently they...
  18. FayoumisFreak

    Feeding Dried Mealworms?

    Hello! While rummaging through the pet section at a local grocery store, I discovered a bag of dried mealworms for sale. They seemed like a good supplement for my new baby chicks. I bought them and then realized they were too large to be eaten whole by the chicks. Luckily, they crumble easily...
  19. R

    Emergency Grit

    I got my first chicks ever six days ago. I fed them some mealworms yesterday and today without realizing that they needed grit! I can go to the feed store first thing tomorrow to get some, but I'm really worried about them between now and then. Should they be fine between now and then? One of...
    • Rosemary520
    • Thread
    • chicks emergency emergency care grit help help chick help chick issue mealworms
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  20. N

    Why do so many people breed mealworms for their chickens?

    I see lots of tutorials here and elsewhere on how to breed mealworms for your chickens. But why do people bother do do this when it's cheaper to just buy chicken feed? I tried looking for an answer to this question all over the internet but could not find it so I hope some of the mealworm...
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