Mealworm farming

[DownSouthOrps]

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[zarafa121]

Another lesson learned in this mealworm endeavor: don't let them get too dry. I just happened on a mass of them attacking a newbie I put in from the emerging bin and had him/her half eaten before I got there. My first thought was "ok, now what?" My second was to remember what I've been reading - they need moisture. I put a slice of apple in, and within minutes the beetles were like piglets on a sow. Now to keep the balance of temperature and moisture.

 

[aart]

Another lesson learned in this mealworm endeavor: don't let them get too dry. I just happened on a mass of them attacking a newbie I put in from the emerging bin and had him/her half eaten before I got there. My first thought was "ok, now what?" My second was to remember what I've been reading - they need moisture. I put a slice of apple in, and within minutes the beetles were like piglets on a sow. Now to keep the balance of temperature and moisture.

Older beetles eating a new beetle?

 

[lightchick]

Just found my first beetle! Yay! I put carrots, celery and/or apple in with my mealworms

 

[zarafa121]

Older beetles eating a new beetle?

Yes. I see it as they needed moisture, and he/she was soft and vulnerable. I had just gotten over a bout with grain mites and was keeping moisture down. They really went after the apple.

 

[zarafa121]

Just found my first beetle! Yay! I put carrots, celery and/or apple in with my mealworms

Congratulations!

 

[aart]

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Ahhh thanks.

There's been much discussion about cannibalism. I know I've found parts of old(I think dead) beetles that I think the larvae have nibbled on even tho they had plenty of food and 'water'.

 

[BriardChickens]

I have a fair amount of beetles now. Today the chicken got their first "homegrown treat". The intention was to hand feed each chicken 2 worms by hand... until one of the bolder ones pecked underneath the small container and the worms went flying everywhere over the ground... The poor Ameraucana who always gets last pick on any food missed out.

After that my fingers kept getting pecked at, especially the wedding ring!

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

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I really like this. Whenever someone wants to heat up their colony I'm always a bit nervous about the inherent risks of adding heat in ways that weren't designed for this very specific function. The risks, even if small, never seemed to outweigh the benefits of increased production. These heaters seem perfect though, and at 4 watts, you're not going to break the bank on electricity.

 

[aart]

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I really like this. Whenever someone wants to heat up their colony I'm always a bit nervous about the inherent risks of adding heat in ways that weren't designed for this very specific function. The risks, even if small, never seemed to outweigh the benefits of increased production. These heaters seem perfect though, and at 4 watts, you're not going to break the bank on electricity.
When you live in the frozen north, ya gotta do what ya gotta do....inside my house is usually about 62F in the winter.