Are these mealworms still safe to feed to my quails or has this batch been contaminated? I keep the lid closed at all times except when I take out some worms for feeding, so these beetles must have been there since I bought these few months ago, but I only just now saw these! I would appreciate any help, thank you in advance. View attachment ...
How to raise mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) Everyone who has a small flock of chickens should raise mealworms, not because they need them, but because they love them. It's very easy to do and once set up they are virtually maintenance-free and...
I kow how much my feed costs, and am considering raising mealworms. But how much does it cost, say to raise, a pound (or some other useful measurement) of...
A quick, easy, and cheap way to raise mealworms that requires low maintenance.
There is no doubt that chickens love dried mealworms. Are they, however, healthy for your flock? In this article, we discuss the benefits of feeding your backyard chickens dried mealworms, and much more… Reasons to Feed Your Chickens Dried...
It compares mealworms, superworms, black soldier fly larvae, housefly larvae, silkworms, wax moths, 2 types of cricket and locusts, and gives references to provide the source for what is said, so you can read up the details and get into the weeds on any particular bit of it that really interests you.
Update: mealworms can 100% survive in quail poop/bedding mix. I tried wire mesh grid brooder. mealworms at bottom added once layer of poop was covered and peatmoss & shredded cardboard added. I found mealworms incased in pure moist poop pies perfectly fat and alive. Most seemed to be located in the fringes where bedding met poop.
You can feed your new birds dried mealworms, just be sure not to over do it. I personally, would also put a little dish of sand in their brooder as they may need it to help digest the treats.