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That's great! You should definitely get more. I'd recommend starting out with 1-3 thousand to get your colony going quickly. I split an order with Constance earlier this spring and we got them from
Petsmart (?) or maybe
Petco, I can't remember which (she handled the ordering). They had free shipping and good prices on the worms. I think that some stores might even stock mealworms in 1000 packs. The main expense is in your initial investment in the colony, after that it's just a few dollars a year to maintain. Your girlies are going to love them!
I saw your post in the Emergencies section, I hope the tapeworms are gone soon!
Will check out
Petsmart and
Petco to add to our "farm".
I am going to pick up meds from the vet tomorrow and get rid of the nasty ole worms. I had to weigh each of my 12 gals for dosages. The vet recommended Panacur (fenbebdazole) suspension for them. He researched different meds including Valbazen and said Panacur looked like the safest for my girls. He also wanted to be cost efficient and not have to give up a paycheck for the meds. He also said to make sure I spread DE in the grass. I already do that in their run, nest boxes and sandy coop floor. I didn't think owning chickens was this hard! I have only been a Mama Hen for a year and so much has happened. Someone must be testing me. Just when my older girls are starting to lay 6-7 eggs a day again..Murphy's Law!!!!
I love my vet. He and the staff are great. They always ask how Gretchen, my GLW, is doing. She had a terrible case of bumble foot on both feet that took months to cure. So glad to have him close by.
Will update on the girlies once their meds have killed off the little varmits!
