Mealworms?

[jennyf]

Bought very small mealworms for 4-5 week old chicks. How important is it that I get the mealworms separated from the flaky stuff they're packed in before serving to chicks? Little boogers are TINY.

 

[nchls school]

Bought very small mealworms for 4-5 week old chicks. How important Not very. is it that I get the mealworms separated from the flaky stuff they're packed in before serving to chicks? Little boogers are TINY. I feed mealworms, both alive a dried. I look closely for mold, etc. and do the smell test. I do not feed anything that is questionable.

 

[jennyf]

Thank you! I emailed the manufacturer to ask what they're packed in also.

 

[ShanandGem]

It's wheat bran. Totally edible.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Make sure that your chicks get some type of grit so that they can process the mealworms.

 

[pdirt]

Not only is wheat bran edible, it's very nutritious, too.

 

[Space Coast Mealworms]

Wheat bran is the most common substrate, but others might use corn meal or rolled oats. All are fine for birds.