Mealworm farming

[Tikkajazz94]

Great news!!!! I already have a potential buyer for my mealies later down the road. I was talking to the person about my idea on using the corn plastic containers (there safe, I've done alot of research on them), She says she loves the idea. So, I set up a price for when she orders, $9.99, so $10 basically. Im checking out the price on the containers. I may add a price for the container. If I'm using environmental friendly products, I can't be loosing. So the cost of bulk (500) divided by 1, then that would be each container price. I'm going to see if the lady is alright with this choice....

If I put a ad up, for mealworms, and that I'm using a environmentally friendly container, made from 'corn plastic' that would biodegradeable in the certain amount of days.... Would you choose my product? I'm just asking an opinion, not to put anybody down,

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Great news!!!! I already have a potential buyer for my mealies later down the road. I was talking to the person about my idea on using the corn plastic containers (there safe, I've done alot of research on them), She says she loves the idea. So, I set up a price for when she orders, $9.99, so $10 basically. Im checking out the price on the containers. I may add a price for the container. If I'm using environmental friendly products, I can't be loosing. So the cost of bulk (500) divided by 1, then that would be each container price. I'm going to see if the lady is alright with this choice....

If I put a ad up, for mealworms, and that I'm using a environmentally friendly container, made from 'corn plastic' that would biodegradeable in the certain amount of days.... Would you choose my product? I'm just asking an opinion, not to put anybody down,

absolutely, i think its an awesome idea! If you do mail order just be sure to poke a few holes. You could ebay or craigslist too.

 

[Tikkajazz94]

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Originally Posted by Tikkajazz94 

Great news!!!!  I already have a potential buyer for my mealies later down the road. I was talking to the person about my idea on using the corn plastic containers (there safe, I've done alot of research on them), She says she loves the idea. So, I set up a price for when she orders, $9.99, so $10 basically. Im checking out the price on the containers. I may add a price for the container. If I'm using environmental friendly products, I can't be loosing. So the cost of bulk (500) divided by 1, then that would be each container price. I'm going to see if the lady is alright with this choice....
 
If I put a ad up, for mealworms, and that I'm using a environmentally friendly container, made from 'corn plastic' that would biodegradeable in the certain amount of days.... Would you choose my product? I'm just asking an opinion, not to put anybody down,

absolutely, i think its an awesome idea! If you do mail order just be sure to poke a few holes. You could ebay or craigslist too.[/quote]
Yeah, I wouldn't forget it. But thanks for reminding me. Ooooo good idea.

 

[ZakoHero]

Hello

 

[ZakoHero]

Im new to mealworms and I want to start meal worm farming to feed to my chickens and ducks.PLEASE HELP!!

 

[ZakoHero]

Ive read thhe first 50 pages and I just jumped to this page!LOL

 

[ZakoHero]

OOPS..Sorry for jumping in...can I join this thread?

 

[Mavrk]

Ive read thhe first 50 pages and I just jumped to this page!LOL

Haha... It is definitely a long thread, but fun to go through in your spare time. For the most part, the links on the first page will get you started. My #1 recommendation is to heat the wheat bran (or whatever substrate you choose) in the oven to kill off any hitchhikers. Other than that, you can make it as complicated or as simple as meets your needs. Warmer is better (up to a point). Mealworms can survive in cooler temperatures but the production rate will be slower and yield less. Depending on your needs, this might be fine for you.

To get started, choose a container, put in some wheat bran (after killing hitchhikers as mentioned above). Put in some mealworms. I would say more is better. Don't use giant mealworms since they are sterile. I don't recommend super mealworms either because they are more difficult. Normally getting your initial stock is less expensive online. Put in some food for moisture (I like carrots). Once you have this first container you will have time to decide how you want to proceed from there. Separate or don't separate... one bin or 3 bins or 12 bins, etc.

Feel free to ask questions. For what it's worth, I personally used directions from Gallo Del Cielo's page: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=56638-how-to-raise-mealworms
and bought 1000 worms from Amy
Amy's page: http://www.westknollfarm.com

 

[Mavrk]

OOPS..Sorry for jumping in...can I join this thread?

Are there threads on here that one is not allowed to join? I didn't know that. Either way, I know all are welcome on this thread. Welcome to the addiction haha.

 

[ZakoHero]

Haha... It is definitely a long thread, but fun to go through in your spare time. For the most part, the links on the first page will get you started. My #1 recommendation is to heat the wheat bran (or whatever substrate you choose) in the oven to kill off any hitchhikers. Other than that, you can make it as complicated or as simple as meets your needs. Warmer is better (up to a point). Mealworms can survive in cooler temperatures but the production rate will be slower and yield less. Depending on your needs, this might be fine for you.

To get started, choose a container, put in some wheat bran (after killing hitchhikers as mentioned above). Put in some mealworms. I would say more is better. Don't use giant mealworms since they are sterile. I don't recommend super mealworms either because they are more difficult. Normally getting your initial stock is less expensive online. Put in some food for moisture (I like carrots). Once you have this first container you will have time to decide how you want to proceed from there. Separate or don't separate... one bin or 3 bins or 12 bins, etc.

Feel free to ask questions. For what it's worth, I personally used directions from Gallo Del Cielo's page: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=56638-how-to-raise-mealworms
and bought 1000 worms from Amy
Amy's page: http://www.westknollfarm.com

Thank you!