Mealworm question

[TM Chickens]

How long can meal worms hibernate in the fridge? I've got a lot more than our chickens can eat, so I want to save some for later.

 

[Dagmarvelous]

I've had worms in my fridge for several months. Some died, but most would begin moving again once they warmed up!

 

[redhen]

they will last a long time...
just every so often bring them out to room temp and feed them...then put them back in the fridge..

 

[TM Chickens]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Andi]

Is that meal worms like in the kind you get for going fishing with? What do you feed them?

 

[chicks4kids]

You want to pull them out about every 3 or 4 weeks. Throw in some potatoes, carrots, crumbles, but most importantly is the moisture. Let them eat on that for a few hours before placing them back in the fridge. I usually leave them out for about 24 hours so that some of the beatles will lay some eggs so that I can keep the cycle going.