Studio : Volkman Seed Company Publisher : Volkman Seed Company Binding : Lawn Patio Product Description Dried mealworms are a natural product which are high in vitamins, high grade edible oils and a great source of protein (containing 49% to 51%). A variety of animals love dried mealworms: hedgehogs, squirrels, reptiles, fish, sugar gliders and especially wild birds and poultry (specifically chickens). You have a choice to buy live mealworms or dried mealworms; in the end, dried mealworms are just as good as the live but can be kept for a long time taking out the necessity of frequent trips. Chickens Our high energy dried mealworms are great for a healthy treat and the extra protein in the winter makes a tremendous difference to laying quantity in chickens. Dried mealworms are the preferred treat for chicken keepers to use to tame their birds. *Before giving young chicks our dried mealworms, soak them in water first for easy digestion. Wild Birds Dried mealworms are a new and innovative food source for wild birds. Bird watchers find that offering mealworms to wild birds attracts a large variety of wild bird species. When offering mealworms to birds, it?s important to make sure they are in an easy to reach place ? make them visible by putting them near perches or near your regular bird feeder or bird bath. Providing dried mealworms year round will guarantee a larger variety of wild bird species, especially during late winter because of the depletion of the bird?s natural food. Dried mealworms can be served alone or added to bird seed or bird suet. One bird species that absolutely loves dried mealworms are Bluebirds. They mainly feed off large amounts of insects on the ground. 0
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