What ratio do i need to use to mix food and mealworms?

[John Sanders]

The food is 24% and the worms are 75%. The quail are jumbo Egyptians. I'm thinking 4:1 food to worms. Do any of you have experience with this?

 

[Timothy Menezes]

If they are growing, then my understanding you want to shoot for about 28% protein. The ratio you mentioned sounds like it would be well over 30% but math isn't my strong suit. Metzers has feed calculater that might help you.

If they are adults the 24% is plenty of protein and you can just give a few mealworms as a treat instead of a main staple. Laying hens need more fiber, and mealworms almost all protein and not much fiber.