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Dried Mealworms

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

Omega 3 fats help prevent heart disease and strokes. They are essential for cell membranes and are required for the production of hormones. These hormones regulate blood, heart, and genetic functions. Studies show that they may also protect against cancer.

Omega 6 benefit muscle growth and help neural transmissions in the brain, improving brain function.

They may even be the future food we all eat!

Wormys Dried Mealworms are an especially excellent value for money protein source. Above all, they are super healthy for a huge variety of animals. Due to the drying process, all moisture is removed, preserving the mealworms thus giving them a shelf life of years.

Please re-ues the tubs. Once washed out, they make an excellent storage container and are made from food safe plastics.

Feeding Mealworms to Birds:

A Mealworm is an amazing source of food for all birds and especially good for chicks. A general guide for feeding birds is to feed roughly 1/8th of the body weight of the bird. We advise Pre soaking is water, especially during spring time. We also sell a popular bird mix with our juicy mealworms mixed in. Check it out here.

Mealworms For Reptiles: 

Great food source for Geckos, Skinks and Iguanas, Snakes and more. They are the most popular feeder insects for reptiles and amphibians. We also sell Reptile Bark.

For Feeding Chickens:

These chubby worms will improve the health of your chickens. You only need a few per chicken, from just one mealworm to around ten, to significantly boost the protein intake. Laying hens should have a protein intake of around 16% of their diet. More information can be found here.

Read more about mealworms in our latest blog article here