How to Raise Mealworms for Chickens
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How to Raise Mealworms for Chickens
Raising mealworms for chickens is a fun way to always have a nice treat on hand for your backyard flock.
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I hope this guide will be helpful for you, and that your family will have as much fun and success as we have had over the years.
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- Containers
- Edible bedding like oats, wheat germs, chicken feeds
- Mealworms
- Shade Source
- Dedicated Strainer
Supplies
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By the Numbers: How to Raise Mealworms at Home
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1
Fill your bottom drawer with a minimum of a 1-inch layer of edible bedding of your choosing.
Add Bedding to Container.
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2
Place slices of potato, apple or carrots on top of the bedding. If you use something with more moisture, place them on a piece of cardboard so you don’t get mold in your drawers.
Add Food Source.
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3
Add the live worms to one drawer of the mealworms habitat.
Add Live Mealworms.
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