- Sep 24, 2010
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How cold is too cold for mealies?
Mealworm farming
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they can be refrigerated to slow them down, but sometimes they don't do well afterwards.I have tried that method, and usually lost the group even after a few days. If you have them in a cold area, be sure to still feed regular. They like warm, hot even like 90's to reproduce faster. I keep mine at minimum 70 degrees, and have reptile mats under them. They are very slow growth if they get into low 60's and lower temps. They will still grow, just much slower.
I would go with wheat bran.yes I did! D day for 2 of them is not that far off anyway.... I have put wire over the 3 surviving cabbages.
yes the aquarium is great and they seem to be thriving in the warmth and dark. Do you use wheatbran or rolled oats or...? Because people seem to be using both.
yes I did! D day for 2 of them is not that far off anyway.... I have put wire over the 3 surviving cabbages.
yes the aquarium is great and they seem to be thriving in the warmth and dark. Do you use wheatbran or rolled oats or...? Because people seem to be using both.
Hehehe! Wish we could play sound bites, i hear that old organ funeral march playing for the turkey Dday!! I use wheat bran for the wormies, and rolled oats for the beetle bin. I bought 50 pounds of the bran early in Sept and i still have a LOT. I just got a small bag of rolled oats, need more already. Have 3 large totes going now and my 3 drawer. Beetles seem to have an issue of being upright, they are always on their backs LOL!
the oats really helped that. it also lets the eggs fall thru the screen easier, and the new lil wee wormies. The chicken feed is also a good choice for worm bedding. Ona posted a while back she uses chick starter 24% i think, and the worms are really nice. You can "gut load" by using high quality bedding to produce a healthier worm, and it benefits your birds health too. That's the main reason i feed mostly carrots to the worms.
Er... I just threw some wheat bran on top of my beetles, will they be ok? Oops, didn't think about it really, just wanted to add food, LOL. Have lots of babies though!
- Oct 10, 2009
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Nope, wasn't me. 
I use straight wheat bran and (usually) carrots and let them do what they're gonna do. Although I'm going to need to supply warmth in the garage somehow without causing a fire hazard....no heat lamps or similar are allowed, so thinking shallow bins of alfalfa pellets or something that will ferment without getting too hot..maybe a mix of manure and pellets...?
I use straight wheat bran and (usually) carrots and let them do what they're gonna do. Although I'm going to need to supply warmth in the garage somehow without causing a fire hazard....no heat lamps or similar are allowed, so thinking shallow bins of alfalfa pellets or something that will ferment without getting too hot..maybe a mix of manure and pellets...?
What do ya'll think is the best diet for mealworms so they will be best nutrient-wise for the chickens?
The bran is good, i remember someone was adding calcium for a boost.. or regular chicken feed. the veges you put in will make a difference too. Mine will eat fresh cabbage, spinach, and carrots. I just make sure i wash whatever they get, and let it dry (not dripping wet) before i put it in there.
Nope, wasn't me.
Oops, now i got to go back and try to remember who it was... ugh, it takes a week to read this thread hehe... Sounds like that combo might work for you. I am moving all my mealies to the upstairs sewing room. (Repurposed kids bedroom) I noticed today it stays very warm up there, and i go up there a few times a week for mending, etc.
Quote: Thanks! I keep them in my bedroom because for some reason its the 2nd warmest room....Not that I mind.
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