Live Mealworms 1kg Bag

Why feed Live Mealworms?

Live Mealworms are our best selling live food, and the number one choice for feeding wild birds.

Live Mealworms are a great all-year round bird food, as they are 48% crude protein and 40% fat, but they are most important during the Spring and early Summer months when chicks are in the nest.

Flightless chicks cannot leave the nest to get a drink so their only source of water is through the food their parents deliver.

Seeds are dry, so live food, worms & insects, are by far the best food, providing a wholesome high energy feed ideal for freshly hatched and growing birds.

Providing a ready supply of Live Mealworms in your garden can make a huge difference to the survival rates of each nest and can save the adult birds huge amounts of time & energy in the hunt.

When should I feed Live Mealworms?

Live foods are very nutritious for a lot of bird species and you can feed all year round.

However there are two key times to feed live food:
1. The Breeding Season. When your Garden Birds have chicks in the nest, Live Mealworms are by far the best food.

2. Winter. Live Mealworms are particularly good for insectivorous Birds at a time when they may be struggling to get worms etc out of the ground. If you are persistent you may be able to get Robins to take Live Mealworms from your hand!

How do I store Live Mealworms?

Buy regularly rather than to trying to store your Live Mealworms for weeks and weeks.

However they are sent in a breathable tub or bag, so you only need to keep them cool and they will be fine for a week or so (a fridge, shed or garage is ideal)

Smaller quantities come in tubs with larger weights in bags, by just adding a slice of fresh apple or potato together with oats or grain Live Mealworms can be kept in a good condition.

Delivery is Free. Your Live Mealworms are delivered 1st Class straight from our supplier to your door.

How do I feed my Garden Birds Live Mealworms?

To feed some Live Mealworms, simply sieve off the Bran and pop them into a steep-sided shallow bowl/container.

By the way, it may take a while for the Birds to get used to them but they will!

Lift any uneaten Live Mealworms off the ground at night to stop Hedgehogs snacking.

Live Mealworms 1kg Bag.