Feeding Mealworms/Superworms/Butterworms/Waxworms?

[GarretTrezona]

Hey everyone, im sure this question has been asked a million times. I have read on here that it is okay to feed your chickens mealworms. What about other types of worms like Wax worms, butter worms, super worms, Horned worms?

I am a reptile guy and I have supply to many different types of worms. So i was wondering if I can only feed mealworms or if there are other worms that I can also offer as treats.

 

[locoguru]

I have fed mine mealworms, superworms and crickets.

 

[GarretTrezona]

I have fed mine mealworms, superworms and crickets.

Thanks

 

[Kelsie2290]

Chickens will very happily eat pretty much any bug, they should be excellent treats, and fed in moderation they should not be a problem ... they tend to be really high in protein though so if you feed a lot of them you might need to watch that. btw, mine absolutely love superworms, though I think watching them chase crickets is the most fun for us to watch.

 

[GarretTrezona]

Chickens will very happily eat pretty much any bug, they should be excellent treats, and fed in moderation they should not be a problem ... they tend to be really high in protein though so if you feed a lot of them you might need to watch that. btw, mine absolutely love superworms, though I think watching them chase crickets is the most fun for us to watch.

Awesome can't wait to pick up some worms today for them to try out.