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Live Mealworms
Mealworms are the harmless, vegetarian larvae of the Flour Beetle, tenebrio molitor.
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£22.99Mealworms are the harmless, vegetarian larvae of the Flour Beetle, tenebrio molitor. They can be fed all the year round, although, as a rich source of protein they are particularly valuable in spring and summer when adult birds can feed them to their young. Order your mealworms in a bag, or in lidded tubs from which you can tip a few at a time - without having to touch them if you are squeamish! With a little care they will last for weeks.
The mealworms in 55g, round tubs come with a breathable lid and a small amount of bran which has been added for the mealworms whilst in transit, and these ventilated tubs are suitable for storing the live mealworms in as long as they are stored in the correct conditions of a cool, dark environment. Alternatively, order a larger amount of mealworms in a bag which will be delivered in a woven polypropylene sack - so please ensure you unpack the mealworms once received, as the sacks must not be used for storage. Unpack the worms and transfer them into a shallow, smooth sided container and add some bran or porridge oats (we recommend that you do not keep the worms more than 1” deep).
If you haven't used live mealworms before, then we recommended you start with smaller quantities in plastic tubs which can safely be stored at between 8-10°C in a cool, dark and well ventilated place. Mealworms can also be stored in the fridge. The reason for these conditions is because it causes the mealworms hormones to go dormant and keeps them from potentially morphing into a beetle, a well ventilated lid will also prevent your mealworms from becoming damp.
If you're new to mealworms it's a great idea to start with smaller quantities in tubs, these can be stored safely between 8-10 degrees Celsius in a cool and dark place. These cool dark conditions prevent the mealworms from morphing into beetles. Store in a cool dry place but not below 5°C, if you have a suitable shed or outdoor store, you may prefer to use these locations, but wherever you store them make sure your mealworms don't freeze and are protected from frost, they must also not get too warm. If you need any more advice on how to use or store these mealworms please do get in touch.
Live foods are shipped separately to the rest of your order as they come directly from the supplier.
165g - supplied as 3 x 55g tubs.
330g - supplied as 6 x 55g tubs.
250g - supplied as a 250g bag.
500g - supplied as a 500g bag.
1kg - supplied as a 1kg bag.
This product comes directly from our live food supplier and will be sent separately to the rest of your order. Deliveries are made by Royal Mail and can take up to 7 working days.
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Excellent 66% 21 reviewsGreat 29% 9 reviewsAverage 4% 1 reviewsPoor 0% 0 reviewsBad 4% 1 reviews5 stars (21)4 stars (9)3 stars (1)2 stars (0)1 star (1)CLEARMS a day agoI order live mealworms all year round. The birds absolutely love them! Birds will become very tame, especially when rearing young, when these are on offer. Even coming into our porch where they are stored, to help themselves when the bird table was empty! During the winter and the nesting season they are invaluable for our birds. Value wise they last for ages and they are easy to keep. They are odorless. To feed I just put a thin layer of crushed Weetabix on them in their container and keep that topped up. Occasionally clearing their waste and that is it! So easy to care for. Just be aware the bigger birds will finish them off in a flash if you don't restrict their access to them. I have ordered in the past from other companies who charged more, the delivery took longer and many of the mealworms were dead on arrival. Stick with GardenBird always second to none!MS 3 months agoI have ordered live mealworms from various sellers and they have often arrived in poor condition with many dead. Garden Bird have the best value live mealworms, they arrive the most promptly and are always in excellent condition. The birds absolutely love them.LOAD MORE REVIEWSFREE Express Delivery on orders over £25*.
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