Can you feed your ducks and chicken too many mealworms?

[Yucky_ducky_kentucky]

on the back of the meal worm package it says something like “feed as a treat only” but I’ve been mixing the mealworms with my duckling’s food. I also give them handfuls of mealworms every time I let them swim. Mealworms have a lot of protein so my question is; can you feed your flock too much protein or mealworms? Is this unhealthy or healthy?

 

[chickens really]

Yes you can actually give too much protein so only give it as a treat.

 

[Yucky_ducky_kentucky]

Oh no! I hope they're all right. I'll stop immediately.

 

[paneubert]

Forget the protein concerns. The real concern is the fat content. Reported at 12.72% for "Grubco" brand mealworms.

 

[Mother-Hen-Michele]

Oh no! I hope they're all right. I'll stop immediately.

you might want to do that slowly, they get used to the protein/fat. They will feel hunger if you stop suddenly.

In summer they can get worms and bugs outside, so I give less, in winter they need a little fat (and, really, a little fun too) so i float some in the water bowl.