I'm thinking of starting a mealworm colony to get my chickens through those short winter days when there's less time for foraging. I'm already aware of the how-to, http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-raise-mealworms, but I don't see any information about whether or not there is a smell involved in this endeavor. I'd be doing it in my (small) apartment. I own my own business and frequently entertain clients at home, so I really can't have any stench whatsoever. Is this feasible?
Also, aside from the smell: The process is supposedly simple, but after reading the how-to, in my opinion it seems rather time-consuming. Is this really worth it for a flock of eight or fewer hens? What has your experience been?
I'm nobody's wife or mother. Leftist, feminist, atheist, polyamorous, activist, dancer, musician, outlaw. Going to have chickens again when I move out to Whidbey Island next year, but right now I'm just a dreamer. Mostly I'm here to obsess over what breeds I want!
I'm nobody's wife or mother. Leftist, feminist, atheist, polyamorous, activist, dancer, musician, outlaw. Going to have chickens again when I move out to Whidbey Island next year, but right now I'm just a dreamer. Mostly I'm here to obsess over what breeds I want!
