What are mealworms???

[BunnyLover44]

Hey,
this is BunnyLover44 does anyone know what are melwormsand? are they heathy/good for baby chicks?

 

[Habibs Hens]

mealworms are the grubs of beetles when they are at brown pupa stage

very healthy as a light treat snakc as they are pound for pound very high in protein

the chicken love em

 

[BunnyLover44]

ok thanks do u know were to get them... and how much r they???

 

[Habibs Hens]

ok thanks do u know were to get them... and how much r they???

any pet store will have them

or in the garding section of a garden centre

or then the wild bird section

sorry cant help you any more as im in UK not USA

but they are reasonably priced

a small yoghurt pot size would be a few dollars

they are fed sparingly like you would fish flakes in a fish tank

 

[BunnyLover44]

ok thanks for the info.

 

[Laurie's Silkies]

You can get Mealworms at Tractor Supply Stores, Farm and Fleet, Mills Fleet Farm, Live ones at pet Stores. The Mealworms at the other stores are all dead and freeze dried. Chickens LOVE THEM!!! And they're loaded with protein!!! A very healthy snack for Chickens!!